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Official: Kamala Harris announces US presidential bid, Clinton drums support

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The United States, US, Vice President, Kamala Harris has declared her intentions to run for the presidency. Harris made her intentions known after she was endorsed by President Joe Biden. …

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LAAC conference: Bigwigs to find solutions to airlines, aviation industry challenges

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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), is set to lead bigwigs in the aviation industry to a forum to find solutions to growing concerns about …

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Full list of 25 greatest African athletes’ list in 21st century

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Israel Adesanya and Asisat Oshoala are two of five Nigerians included in ESPN’s list of the greatest African athletes of the 21st century. Oshoala made the cut as a six-time …

Alleged fraud: Abuja Court exonerates Saraki’s aides

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Two of former Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki’s aides – Hon. Gbenga Makanjuola and Kolawole Shittu have been cleared of an allegation bordering on N3.5 billion fraud. A Federal High …

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Nnaji wants private sector to support R&D

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The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji has called on the private sector to support Research and Development (R&D), saying it would address issues of wealth …

Sunday, Jul 21

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Dangote abandons planned investment in steel

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President and Chief executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said, the group’s board has decided to discontinue interest in investing in the steel sector of Nigeria’s to avoid being branded …

Former GMDs hail Kyari-led mgt’s effort to boost oil production, operating environment

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Former Group Managing Directors (GMDs) of NNPC Limited has commended the Mele Kyari led management of the company for its effort in improving the operating environment of Nigeria’s oil, gas …

ValueJet airline threatens N1bn damage suit over false publication

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A domestic carrier in the Nigeria aviation sector, ValueJet, Sunday joined the growing list of airlines that have threatened legal action against the publication of what they described as false and …

$60bn JV inflated cash calls: Reps panel threatens to sanction oil companies

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The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Finance, and Petroleum Resources (Upstream) has threatened sanctions against companies and agencies who have failed to appear at the investigation of the loss …

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Taxation: The uncommon ideology of the Tax Boss

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Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), recently unveiled his vision for Nigeria’s tax system. His speech reveals a fresh, supportive vision for how taxes can …

KPMG fears FG 50% tax on forex could result in legal disputes

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Global tax and advisory service firm, KPMG Nigeria has expressed worry that 50 per cent windfall tax on the bank’s foreign exchange revaluation gains recorded in 2023 could lead to …

Seplat Energy calls for development of oil, gas assets in Nigeria

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Seplat Energy PLC, a Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, has called for prudent management of oil and gas assets in Nigeria in the country’s …

Zenith Bank still Nigeria’s number one bank by Tier-1 capital

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For the fifteenth consecutive year, Zenith Bank Plc has retained its position as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital in the 2024 Top 1000 World Banks’ Rankings, …

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Oshoala, Nkwocha, Adesanya make Africa’s 25 best Athletes of 21st century list

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Only five Nigerians made a list of the 25 greatest African athletes of the 21st century, compiled by ESPN. ESPN recently released a list of African athletes who have made …

Breaking: At last, Biden pulls out of US presidential race

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President Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race a seismic event that will leave Democrats scrambling to select his replacement just weeks before their …

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PICTURES: Reinstated Edo deputy governor kneels before Oshiomhole on return to APC

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Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, who joined Governor Godwin Obaseki on June 19, 2020 to defect from the then governing All Progressives Congress (APC) to the …

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Policy direction: CSO leaders, Bloggers hail NNPCL Boss

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In a historic show of support, 1,000 leaders of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and bloggers have commended the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited …

Planned nationwide protest: Presidency fingers Peter Obi, Labour party raises alarm

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Bayo Onanuga, a senior to President Bola Tinubu, has alleged that supporters Mr Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, (LP), are planning mayhem in Nigeria. Onanuga claimed …

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Price hike: Reps’ panel demand cost of cement production from manufacturers

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A special joint committee of the House of Representatives investigating the arbitrary increase of cement price in the country has demanded documents on cost of production from major manufacturers in …

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9mobile not party to any suit nor affected by court order – Management

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The management of 9mobile has announced that the company is not a party to any suit nor affected by any court order. The company in a press statement at the …

Saturday, Jul 20

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Ebonyi LG polls: I believe in democratically elected chairmen – Gov. Nwifuru

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Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi state, Saturday said he believe in electing local government council chairmen instead of appointment. The governor explained that an elected chairman has an obligation …

Meta speaks on FG’s $220m fine against Facebook, WhatsApp

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WhatsApp has disclosed that its parent company Meta will appeal the $220 million fine imposed by the federal government over the violation of Nigeria’s data privacy laws. Blueprint recall that …

Alia donates N2bn for establishment of BSUTH cancer centre

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Governor Hycinth Alia of Benue state Friday donated two billion Naira (₦2 billion) for establishment of the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) Makurdi, Ultra Modern Cancer Treatment Centre. The …

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Official: NLC okays N70,000 new minimum national wage

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The Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC), has accepted the N70,000 new national minimum wage offered by President Bola Tinubu to Organised Labour during Thursday’s meeting. At an emergency meeting National Executive …

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FG unveils roadmap for Africa’s digital trade revolution

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The federal government on Friday unveiled a comprehensive strategy to lead Africa’s digital trade revolution within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The vice-president, Kashim Shettima, …

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IGP assures of improved security

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, has assured Nigerians of improved security across the country. Briefing State House correspondents after a security meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, …

Tinubu hails ENI’s proposed investments, says reforms’ll make Nigeria globally competitive

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday in Abuja commended international energy company, ENI, for its proposed new investment in Nigeria. The president reiterated his vision of making the nation more …

Economy: CBN roles out indices on growth, stability

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…Assures Nigerians of better days The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday in Abuja rolled out indices signaling improved growth and stability of the nation’s economy. This is …

Reinstated Edo deputy gov Shaibu appoints aides

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The reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu has approved the reappointment of Hon. Kingsley Ehigiamusoe as his Chief of Staff, Shaibu also approved reappointment of Musa Ebomhiana …

Customs impounds 12,000 Chinese machetes, cutlasses at Lagos port

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The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Command on Friday disclosed the interception of 12,000 pieces of machetes and cutlasses, imported into the country from China alongside 4,129 packages of expired …