The recurring decimal of theft of Nigeria’s crude oil and the faulty policy of addressing it are certainly worrisome. First, oil successfully ferreted out of the country constitutes a permanent loss to the country; and when the theft attempt is thwarted by official security agencies, the vessel bearing the stolen crude is destroyed along with […]
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The Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncologists of Nigeria (ARCON) has said no fewer than 78,000 cancer-related deaths are recorded yearly across the federation. While also deploring the attitude of Nigerians toward their health, the body submitted that current statistics indicate that about 125,000 cases are reported yearly in the country, with the most populous […]
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Nigerian food market With the recent licence revocation of some microfinance institutions, the Nigerian economy is currently being serviced by about 700 microfinance banks. Matched with the estimated 36.9 million existing micro-businesses, there are an average of 53,000 businesses competing for funding from each available micro-lender. But the nagging poor access to funding for micro […]
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No fewer than 3792 students were on Tuesday, September 12, matriculated into various faculties of the University of Ibadan, Ibadan for the 2022/2023 academic session. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony held at the International Conference Centre (ICC), the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale charged the newly admitted students to manage their newfound freedom responsibly and be […]
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• Wike’s men intensify moves to undermine ex-vice president Supporters of Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, have condemned calls for his suspension from the party, describing the demand as “baseless and unreasonable”. It emerged, yesterday, that agitation for Atiku’s suspension was generating a fresh storm, even as Minister of the Federal Capital […]
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Infographic illustration of President Tinubu’s new deals with UAE • Emirates, Etihad to resume flight operations as UAE lifts visa ban on Nigeria • UAE keeps mum on gains • FG, UAE may explore Egypt’s bailout option • Stakeholders demand sustainable solution, win-win relations Almost a year after it imposed a visa ban on Nigeria […]
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Oyo State Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, right, handing over the cheque to a beneficiary No fewer than 92 pensioners in Oyo State on Monday received cheques worth N208 million as gratuities from the Oyo State government. A statement by Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, said this, according to […]
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Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Tuesday, accused some blackmailers of desperately trying to destroy his relationship with his boss even as he reaffirmed his absolute loyalty to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. In a statement on Tuesday by his media aide, Mr. Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson, he dismissed the reports circulating in the online media outlets […]
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The wife of Osun State Governor Mrs Titilola Adeleke has emphasized the need for proper breastfeeding for infants, saying it is an important act of nurturing a new life with love and care. She made this known at an event to mark the 2023 World Breastfeeding Week which she considered a very important event for […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured landmark deals with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) while the visa ban on Nigerians has also been lifted. Tinubu’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement said the president and the UAE ruler, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday met in Abu Dhabi to finalize the historic agreement which […]
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