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Third night of riots in France’s New Caledonia
Wellington, May 16, 2024 The capital of the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia was rocked by riots for a…
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FG reiterates commitment to utilise gas for economic growth, prosperity
.…As Tinubu Lauds NNPC Ltd, Partners Over Three Commissioned Gas Projects In line with its renewed hope agenda,…
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Explosion rocks SPDC gas plant at Gbarain, Bayelsa
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, May 14, 2024 Multiple explosions were on Tuesday reported at the gas processing plant operated by…
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Tinubu presides over FEC meeting; Directs mandatory procurement of CNG-powered vehicles; Adjourns to Tuesday
In line with his commitment to ensure energy security, drive utility, and cut high fuel costs, President Bola Tinubu has…
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PAPSS hosts inaugural Bank CEO Consultative Forum
Cairo, Monday 13, May 2024 Promoters of the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS), namely African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or…
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JTF destroys 40 illegal refining sites at Ukwa forest, in Abia
The Joint Task Force (JTF), “Operation Delta Safe’’ (OPDS), on Friday destroyed over 40 illegal refining sites in Ukwa forest,…
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Sanwo-Olu receives Prince Harry, Meghan; Hails British Royal couple for working with Nigeria’s military on mental health
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, received the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, on Sunday,…
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Okonjo-Iweala wants more women in leadership positions; Speaks on Duchess Megan’s meeting with women in Abuja
By Chinenye Offor/Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, May 11, 2024 Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO), has called for more…
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Sani receives Prince Harry, commits to bringing hope to weak, vulnerable
By Hussaina Yakubu Kaduna, May 10,2024 Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has reiterated his commitment to bringing hope to…
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Bandits wreak havoc in Zamfara: 30 farmers, Islamic cleric Killed in brutal attacks
Tragedy struck in Zamfara State as bandits unleashed a wave of violence on farming communities, claiming the lives of at…
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Why Bonga is such a success – SNEPCo MD
Bonga, Nigeria’s first deep-water development has been an outstanding producer due to effective leadership, cutting-edge technology, continuous improvement, integrated delivery…
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Zenith Bank delivers on promise of shareholders value with record dividend payout of N125.59 Billion
Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc, at the 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos,…
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Education in Africa in very bad shape – Amb. Mohammed, AU Permanent Observer to the UN
Statistics have showed that education in Africa is in dire straits and needs collective action by the countries of the…
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Shell Nigeria pays $1.09 billion in taxes, royalties in 2023
Shell exclusively paid a total of $1.09 billion in corporate taxes and royalties to the Government of Nigeria last year…
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Solid start to 2024: UBA consolidates gains as Gross Earnings rise by 110%, profit for Quarter hits N156bn – delivering a YoY growth of 165%
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Africa’s Global Bank , released its financial results for the first quarter ended March…
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Zenith Bank shows continued market leadership with 189% growth in Q1 earnings
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended 31st March 2024, with an impressive triple-digit…
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Zenith Bank, AfCFTA launch innovative smart trade portal
Zenpay Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zenith Bank Plc, has signed an Agreement with the African Continental Free Trade…
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IPI Nigeria to IGP: Release detained Journalist, Daniel Ojukwu, immediately or ….
The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has again raised the alarm over the safety of…
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Hamas negotiators arrive in Cairo for Gaza truce talks
Cairo, May 4, 2024 (Reuters/NAN) Hamas negotiators began intensified talks on Saturday on a possible Gaza truce that would see…
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Police arrest 195 suspects, rescue 19 abducted victims in Enugu
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, May 3, 2024 The Police Command in Enugu State says it has arrested 195 suspects and…
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Nigeria accedes to Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Devt agreement
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, May 3, 2024 Nigeria has become the latest signatory to the Establishment Agreement of the Fund…
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Coastal highway project: Obi replies Presidency, Umahi, insists it’s not priority
*Says accusations of incitement, divisive, distractions *Explains demolition as Governor. The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general…
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U.S. contributes $914m to fight malaria in Nigeria since 2011 – Report
USAID/Nigeria Deputy Mission Director Sara Werth reaffirming the U.S. government’s support for Nigeria in the fight against malaria during the…
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MNJTF intensifies operation to eliminate Boko Haram, ISWAP in Lake Chad
By Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, May 1, 2024 The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has intensified operations to eradicate remnant of…
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Obi makes case for the poor in the area of water, education
…says 200,000 Rich Nigerians can do more. The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 General election,…
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