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Natasha’s saga plays up IWD demand for justice, equality

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Political and social commentators say the incident involving Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio demonstrates

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Mabel Segun, Nigerian novelist and former table tennis champion dies at 95

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Mabel Segun, a renowned Nigerian novelist, writer, athlete, administrator, broadcaster, and diplomat, has passed away. She was 95 years old.

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Women’s group says Natasha’s ordeal reflects culture of gender-based violence

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A women’s empowerment and political participation group, Adinya Arise Foundation (AAF), has condemned the responses to Kogi Central Senator, Natasha

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Excitement as Rivers hybrid One-Stop-Centre unveiled to boost ease of doing business

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The clamour over the decades for one place where investors and businesses can clear all regulatory matters has been fulfilled.

Full list: FG freezes accounts of Simon Ekpa, 16 others for terrorism

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The federal government has taken action against individuals and entities implicated in terrorism financing by designating them on the Nigeria

Customs confiscates N279m smuggled goods, narcotics in Ogun

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…intercepts N51.9m contraband in Adamawa, Taraba The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command has intercepted and seized smuggled

Stop licensing new universities, Oloja tells FG

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Governments at all levels have been called upon to focus on better universities instead of establishing more that will not

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Tinubu approves employment of 774 health fellows

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, a pivotal initiative led by the Federal

Security: Gombe gov’t hands over 50 vehicles to security outfits

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The Gombe State Government is committed to maintaining its status as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria, as

EFCC grills ex-minister Uju Kennedy over alleged N138 million fraud

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently interrogating Uju Kennedy, former Minister for Women Affairs, over allegations of

NAFDAC reopens Onitsha drug market, seizes 50 trailers of illicit drugs

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…Says volume of narcotics in Onitsha enough to ruin Nigeria National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has

Troops foil ₦521m oil theft, recover 452,396 litres of stolen crude oil in one week

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The Defence Headquarters has said that it foiled an attempt to steal crude oil worth over ₦521 million and recovered

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Alleged $1m, £34,537 theft: Court admits P-Square’s ex-manager to N50m bail

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An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Thursday admitted the former manager of P-Square, Jude Okoye, charged with stealing $1 million

FG canvasses for investment in Abuja creative city

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Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has called on entrepreneurs and other stakeholders in the

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FG launches digital register to collate, manage public assets

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In a significant step towards enhancing transparency and efficiency in asset management, the federal government on Thursday unveiled a National

Power generation hits 5,801.84 megawatts – FG

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…Blames vandals for recent major power disruptions The federal government, on Thursday, revealed that power sector recorded a new and

List of senators suspended since 1999

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Over the years, the Senate has suspended various lawmakers for different reasons, ranging from allegations of misconduct to violations of

Cardoso sees national theatre unlocking $25bn in creative sector

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Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has described the ongoing renovation of the National Theatre in

As Nigeria’s non-oil export rises to $5.5bn, student export development scheme opens in PH

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…Export trainers want to create alternative to ‘Yaboo-boys’ business As Nigeria’s non-oil export rises to $5.5bn, experts have floated mass

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Metering Solution firm seeks patronage for local manufacturers to stimulate economic growth

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The management of the Metering Solution Manufacturing Services Ltd (MSMSL) in Awa, Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State

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Retention strategies for law firms in the era of hybrid working

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As more law firms embrace hybrid working post-covid, it is crucial for law firms to overhaul their training and development

Tinubu, governors told to consider Trump’s workforce rightsizing template

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the governors have been urged to consider President Donald Trump’s policy on workforce rightsizing. Shaibu

Young business lawyer: Women’s month edition

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Name: Oluwatobi Omotayo Organisation: Aelex Area of practice: Company Secretarial; Corporate Commercial Professional summary Tobi is an Associate in the

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The federal government lacks the power to regulate lottery and gaming in Nigeria.

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A.G. OF LAGOS STATE & 21 ORS. v. A.G. OF THE FEDERATION & 15 ORS SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA (ABBA

The Nigeria Tax Bill and priority sectors: A path to sustainable growth? Part 1

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Introduction The fourth quarter of 2024 ushered in the fastest economic growth observed in three years for Nigeria’s economy. The

BREAKING: Senate slams six-month suspension on Natasha over misconduct

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The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months over alleged misconduct and violation of Senate Standing Rules. The

FG renames NIYEEDEP to YEIDEP, targets 20m youth empowerment

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The Federal Government has officially renamed the Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalisation Programme (NIYEEDEP) to Youth Economic Intervention and

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Again, Natasha presents sexual harassment petition against Akpabio

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For the second time, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator representing Kogi Central, has presented a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio,

UPDATED: Senate suspends Natasha Akpoti for six months

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has been suspended legislative activities for six months effective from March 6.

Naira falls sharply to N1,580 in parallel market on increased dollar demand

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The naira on Thursday fell sharply against the dollar by 3.5 percent in the parallel market, popularly called black market.