China to expand business interests in Ondo

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Deputy Mayor of the Linyi Municipal People’s Government of Shandong City, China, Mr Sun Deshi Chinese city, Linyi, eyes investments in technology, agriculture, construction We are making Ondo attractive, conducive for investors – Aiyedatiwa Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said his administration is committed to enhancing the […]

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Ondo moves towards energy independence, improved power supply

As Aiyedatiwa inaugurates electricity regulation committe To improve electricity supply in Ondo State, Governor Aiyedatiwa has inaugurated a Committee to oversee the transition period of regulatory oversight transfer from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Ondo State Government. The governor’s spokesman, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The Committee’s […]

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Niigeria to begin ‘massive production’ of four maize varieties

As part of efforts to improve the production of Maize in the country Nigeria will begin massive production of four varieties of maize under the Tela maize project. The country, which joined project in 2019, can now start the massive production of four different varieties of the maize in commercial quantities. This was disclosed by […]

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Many feared trapped in Abuja building collapse

A four-storey building attached to the Westbrook Hotel in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja collapsed on Monday night, trapping numerous individuals under the debris. An eyewitness reported that there may be fatalities, citing the lack of coordination among emergency responders hindering efficient operations. “There is a possibility that there could […]

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Lagos tackles cholera outbreak at Kirikiri prison

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration in Lagos State has confirmed the spread of cholera at Kirikiri prison. Providing updates on the situation, State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, reported that the government has received additional support from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to combat the infectious disease. Abayomi highlighted the government’s swift response with urgent […]

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FG approves deduction of tax at source

Presidential Tax Reforms Committee mulls Nigeria Revenue Service to replace FIRS The Federal Government has approved a simplified and business-friendly withholding tax regime, according to Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee. The new regime aims to address challenges with the existing withholding tax system, which was introduced in 1977 […]

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Borno suicide attacks: Death toll rises to 32

Vice President Kashim Shattima has announced that the death toll from the Gwoza suicide bombing has risen to 32, with 26 victims still receiving medical treatment. Initially, 42 victims were hospitalised, but two later succumbed to their injuries. During a visit to the victims at General Hospital in Maiduguri on Monday, the VP expressed shock […]

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Eminent Nigerians to assess Tinubu administration’s performance at Abuja forum Thursday

The performance of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR., since May 29 last year when he assumed office will be the subject of debate by eminent Nigerians at a public forum to be held in Abuja on Thursday. Particularly, the forum will appraise how the policies and programmes of the administration has impacted […]

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How govt policies, infrastructure deficit threaten Nigeria’s $6.5bn beer market

Why capital market may not be the way out — Expert The recent decision of Diageo to sell its 58.02 percent shareholding in Guinness Nigeria to Tolaram heightened the already palpable tension in the nation’s multi-billion dollar beer market. For many, the latest development represents the ailing status of the once thriving market, put at […]

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Atiku, Obi flay Borno bomb attacks, as US offers support, Tinubu assures citizens

Attack heinous crime against Nigeria —Northern governors Borno SEMA confirms more blasts, 18 people killed Attackers will have an encounter with justice —Tinubu FG’s failure to hold frontline responsible for attacks —Atiku Nigerians must be unrelenting in demanding security —Obi Senate Chief Whip tasks military to redouble its efforts US condemns attack The Northern States […]

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