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CAPPA to FG: Abandon plans to restrict access of loan to specific courses

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The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the federal government and trustees of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to abandon plans to restrict access …

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LP crisis: Nanadi Usman caretaker commttee heads to Supreme Court

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The national caretaker committee of the Labour Party on Sunday said it was going to seek further clarification from the Supreme Court on the leadership dispute in the party. …

SEC sets January 31 deadline for registration renewals

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reminded Capital Market Operators (CMOs) to ensure that they renew their registration on or before January 31, 2025. The Commission said this in …

Finally, BRICS welcomes Nigeria as member

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Nigeria, Africa’s largest population and top economy, has just earned a seat at the BRICS table. Under Brazil’s presidency, the bloc welcomed Nigeria for its push to strengthen Global South …

High inflation, interest rate hike’ll compound debt servicing – Expert

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An economist has said that high inflation rate and associated increase in interest rates are further compounding debt serving costs, straining public finance. The founder and Chief consultant of …

Tax reforms: Fruits of resilience

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Nothing in recent times has elicited so much attention and controversy in public discourse as much as the tax reforms debate. As usual it was laced with the traditional sensationalism …

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Why APC promoters should market Tinubu’s achievements more in 2025 – Presidential aide

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Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Hon. Aliyu Audu has asked promoters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to engage with more Nigerians 2025 and market President …

Natasha celebrates planned establishment of 5 LNG plants in Kogi

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Excited by the planned establishment of five mini plants of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in Ajaokuta in January, 2025 by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Senator Natasha Akpoti …

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Gunman invades Supreme Court’s complex, k!lls 2 judges

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Two judges were killed in a shooting attack on Saturday at the Supreme Court building in Tehran, state media reported. “This morning, a gunman infiltrated the Supreme Court in a …

Canadian businessman move to takeover TikTok

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Canadian businessman and, Investor Kevin O’Leary, has offered TikTok’s owners $20 billion in cash to buy the platform. Recall a bipartisan bill, which President Biden signed, called TikTok a threat …

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Chinedu Akubueze as chief of staff to Senate president: Round peg in a round hole

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His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Dr Godswill Obot Akpabio, Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is an uncommon transformational leader who has traversed the executive, legislative, professional and public …

2025: Humanitarian affairs ministry seeks N260billion for 2million jobs

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The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, has sought for appropriation of N260billion by the National Assembly in the 2025 fiscal year for creation of 2million jobs . Minister …

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Anambra: Oil company, hospital team-up to build million-dollar diagnostic centre

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An upstream oil services company, SEGOFS Energy, is partnering Apex Specialists Hospital Nigeria, to build a nearly $2million ultramodern diagnostic centre in Anambra state. The mega medical project is worth …

Saturday, Jan 18

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Yobe opens tender bids to develop solid minerals sector

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In a efforts to produce a comprehensive road map to develop the solid minerals sector in the state,Yobe state government through the ministry of commerce, industry,tourism and solid minerals has …

Message urging unemployed to register in its offices fake news, Says NDE

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The National Directorate of Employment has distanced itself from the message circulating on social media urging unemployed persons to register at any NDE office nationwide. NDE in its disclaimer said …

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Politicians manipulating tax reform debate to pursue 2027 agenda – CSOs

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Some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from the north have accused politicians from the region of manipulating debates about the tax reform bills currently before the national assembly to pursue an …

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Obaigbena Vs Otedola: GHL, others ask court to lift freezing order obtained by First Bank

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General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to discharge the order freezing the assets and accounts of General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) and its related entities, …

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VON, partners Chinese varsity to shape positive narratives Nigeria, China

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The Director General of the Voice of Nigeria, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, has expressed the willingness of the institution to partner with School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University, China …

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US: Supreme court rules on TikTok ban

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The US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law that will ban TikTok in the United States, potentially denying the video-sharing app to 170 million users within two days. The …

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No separate recruitment arrangement for PortHarcourt Refinery – NNPC Ltd

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has urged members of the public to discountenance purported recruitment announcements for the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC)) circulating in certain …

Friday, Jan 17

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Oyo to close down private health facilities operating with unqualified personnel

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Oyo state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi on Friday said the state government is to close down private health facilities caught operating with unqualified personnel Dr Ajetunmobi made this …

Tinubu commends governors for supporting tax reform initiatives

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Friday expressed appreciation for the Nigeria Governors’ Forum following their unanimous endorsement of the four Tax Reform Bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly. The …

Minister defends N225bn budget, calls for more allocation

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The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali has defended the 2025 fiscal budget of N225, 744,028,687 billion before the Joint Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives on …

Mushroom farmers seek FG’s support to boost production

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The National Mushroom Growers, Processors, Marketers Association of Nigeria (NAM-GP-NAM) has called for funding support from the federal government to boost production and the industry’s market share. The President of …

Domestic equity closes higher, gains N542bn

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The domestic equity market on Friday dominated with bullish sentiments as investors’ wealth appreciated by N542 billion. The market capitalisation of listed equities increased by 0.87 per cent to close at N62.851 …

ASUU advocates comprehensive TetFund financing in tax bill

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has advocated a full retention of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TetFund) financing in the federal government’s tax reform bill, declaring that “it’s …

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Tax Reform Bills : Zacch Adedeji, The man of Steel

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There is a popular song I love that says, “He has done it finally, finally, finally…” Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and his team …

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AfDB reiterates importance of advancing Africa’s infrastructure development

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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has reiterated the importance of advancing Africa’s infrastructure development. The AfDB’s Vice-President for the Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialisation, Solomon Quaynor, said this in a …

Aviation sector development on course – Permanent Secretary

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Newly appointed Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Kana said the development recorded in the industry since the beginning of the Bola Tinubu’s administration confirmed that …

FCMB appoints Felicia Obozuwa as Executive Director

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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has announced the appointment of Felicia Obozuwa as Executive Director, Corporate Services and Service Management, following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A …