Presidet Bola Ahmed Tinubu, discussing with Jibrin Abubakar of Dangote’s corporate communications department at the Dangote stand at the ongoing 29th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on 23rd October 2023 .President understands role of private sector – GMD The Dangote Group on Sunday received accolade from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who expressed government’s position over […]
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Rashidi Yekini Rashidi Yekini may have died since May 4, 2012, but that did not stop Google Doodle from celebrating his posthumous birthday as the Nigerian football legend clocks 60 today, October 23, 2023. Yekini remains one of the best strikers that Nigeria has ever produced, but having retired from the game a long time […]
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In a ground-breaking move to address security challenges and stimulate economic growth, Elites Group of Companies, an indigenous Nigerian company, has announced the commencement of an assembly and production line for Unmanned Vehicles (UAVs), drones, and other security equipment within Nigeria. This strategic initiative follows a significant agreement with foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) partners. […]
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Resident Doctors. PIX: Channels Television The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ondo State has called on the state government to commence immediate implementation of health workers’ hazard allowance to prevent its members working in state hospitals from going on strike. The NMA Chairman in the state, Dr. Omosehin Adeyemi-Osowe, made the call on Monday in […]
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A plume of smoke rises in the sky of Gaza City during an Israeli airstrike on October 9, 2023. – Israel relentlessly pounded the Gaza Strip overnight and into October 9 as fighting with Hamas continued around the Gaza Strip, as the death toll from the war against the Palestinian militants surged above 1,100. (Photo […]
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President Tinubu. Photo: Twitter President Bola Tinubu has allayed the fears of the business community, assuring that crucial plans are underway to improve foreign exchange liquidity. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement said Tinubu gave the assurance at the 29th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES), held […]
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Three nurses care for a 10-year-old girl at a clinic treating dozens of patients in Kano, northern Nigeria, amid the country’s worst diphtheria outbreak, which has killed hundreds of people since the start of the year. The girl lays inside a glass cubicle with a severe case of the contagious disease. “We have to admit […]
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Ikem The Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has said it will investigate the death of a Nigerian student simply known as Ikem, who was allegedly killed by a group of Chinese in the Philippines. Spokesperson for NiDCOM in Abuja, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said this in a statement on Monday. On Sunday, An X user, @michaelojuola, wrote on […]
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As the Supreme Court today hears the appeals challenging the electoral victory of President Bola Tinubu, the ruling All Progressives Congress has expressed confidence that the President will come out victorious. Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential poll is being challenged by the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party. The opposition parties had […]
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The increase in prices of building materials across the country is compounding the woes of the housing sector. Experts want the Federal Government to initiate policies that could ameliorate challenges, especially those fostered by exchange rate to boost supply and accessibility to affordable housing, Victor Gbonegun writes. Persistent high inflation and volatility in foreign exchange […]
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