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N’Assembly demands forensic audit of Steel Ministry over ‘ghost projects’

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…Minister requests $2bn for Ajaokuta Steel The Joint National Assembly Committee on Steel Development has raised concerns over irregularities identified

Counterpart funding pushes Women Affairs Ministry’s budget to N78.5bn

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The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, which received a total allocation of N6.5 billion in the 2024 budget, is set

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Lokpobiri orders investigation of tanker explosion in Abuja-Kaduna express way

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…reaffirms FG’s commitment to safe transportation of petroleum products Heineken Lokpobiri, minister of state for Petroleum Resources (oil) has ordered

SEC sets January 31 renewal deadline for capital market operators

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reminded Capital Market Operators (CMOs) to complete their registration renewals by January 31,

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Nigeria, Egypt move to solidify partnership through security, agriculture, others

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…Waive Visa for diplomats The governments of Nigeria and Egypt have taken steps to solidify their bilateral relationship into a

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Here’s what to know about Donald Trump’s inauguration tomorrow

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From tomorrow Donald Trump will begin a four-year term as the United States President and will no longer be addressed

Tinubu pained by tanker explosion, orders free treatment for victims

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…Directs NOA on mass orientation President Bola Tinubu on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the fuel tanker explosion, which caused

Direct allocations to local governments stalled over lack of bank accounts

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Plans to directly allocate revenue to Nigeria’s 774 local governments from the federation account have been delayed due to administrative

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Spiritualist bags one year imprisonment for internet fraud

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Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin, has convicted and sentenced one Odeyemi Hammed Oluwaseun

German Ambs, UNDP Country Rep unveil Zulum’s mass housing units, ICT centre

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The Ambassador of Germany to Nigeria, Annet Gunther, and the resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme to Nigeria,

Olu of Warri, Adeboye, Elumelu, others make list of ‘100 most reputable Africans’ 2025

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Reputable Poll International (RPI), in collaboration with the Global Reputation Forum (GRF), has unveiled Nigeria’s prominent and revered monarch, His

Bodija Explosion: We’ll ensure every part of Oyo State is secure – Makinde

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Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, has reiterated the determination of his administration to ensure that every part of the

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Edo govt to end land grabbing menace

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The Edo State Government has solicited the support and cooperation of residents to end the menace of land grabbing. Tony

World Bank partners Cross River to revitalise Primary Healthcare, donates 196 computers to digitize health sector

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The Cross River State Government has received 196 computers from the World Bank to digitalize the primary healthcare system in

Cross River launches campaign to assist MSMEs access N75bn intervention fund

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The Bank of Industry (BOI) and the Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA) have jointly launched a

Ododo promises free health insurance coverage to fallen heroes’ families

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Ahmed Ododo, governor of Kogi State, has promised the wives and children of fallen Heroes immediate enrollment into free health

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Senate, Julius Berger resolve rift over abandoned projects

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The Senate has provided a reprieve to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc by rescinding the warrant of arrest issued against its

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TikTok goes dark in US as ban takes effect

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TikTok has stopped supporting its services in the United States since late Saturday and disappeared from Apple and Google app

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Ghanaian pan-Africanist congratulates Mahama, urges closer Nigeria-Ghana cooperation

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Ghana’s President John Mahama’s choice of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the special guest of honour at Ghana’s recent

Community cries out over demolished houses in Akwa Ibom

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The people of Ifa Ikot Okpon Community in Uyo local government area of Akwa Ibom State have cried out to

End of road for syndicate that specialises in robbing, killing cab drivers in Delta, Edo

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It is said that every day is for the thief but one day is for the owner of the house.

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But who will break the kola nut?

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Chris Anyanwu (2024), Bold Leap. Lagos: Mayfive Media Limited The question, “But who will break the kola nut?” is significant

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Tinubu’s reforms brought stability, confidence to the market – Oyedele

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Nigeria would have experienced an “economic meltdown” if not for a raft of reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu some

Tope Mark-Odigie: Guiding Nigerians towards financial freedom through real estate

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Tope Mark-Odigie, a prominent figure in the Nigerian media and a leading real estate coach, is dedicated to empowering individuals

Nigeria to deepen economic co-operation, sustainable development with China

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…As Tegbe visits Consulate General January 20 Joseph Tegbe, director-general of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), will on Monday January

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Governor Okpebholo employs 360 into Civil Service in Edo

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The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has approved the employment of 360 indigenes into the Edo State’s Civil Service.

Sexual and gender-based violence overlooked in Rivers rural areas, says NGO

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A survey has revealed that sexual and gender-based violence is grossly overlooked in parts of rural Rivers State. A non-governmental

Gov Fubara appeals to new CP not to attend nocturnal meetings to levy war on Rivers people

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Gov Sim Fubara of Rivers State has made a sensitive appeal to the new commissioner of police in the state,

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Buhari’s appearance in Paris court over Mambila Power project done willingly – Presidency

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The Presidency on Saturday, said Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to appear in a Paris arbitration court to give evidence

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Tinubu did not drag any eminent Nigerian to Paris – Presidency

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The Presidency has debunked claims that President Bola Tinubu took some Nigerians to Paris France to testify in favour of