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I won’t take the love, support of Rivers people for granted – Gov. Fubara

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.. says peace panacea for sustainable development in Rivers State. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has assured that his administration will not take the love and unflinching support of Rivers people for granted, stressing that…

COP28: NMDPRA x-rays Nigeria’s decabonisation journey, targets $575bn investment opportunities

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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says the NMDPRA Industry Sustainability Initiative (NISI) will create over 575 billion dollars in capital investment opportunities for Nigeria, through…

FIRS cancels penalties, interests on pending tax liabilities

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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has approved amnesty on penalties and interests for outstanding tax liabilities. The Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

Japa syndrome: American Embassy says 150,000 Nigerians applied for visa in 11 months

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The United States Embassy in Nigeria said it has interviewed over 150,000 Nigerians, including 30,000 students, who applied for visas to their country this year. The head, Mr. David Greene, made this disclosure on Sunday during an…

Diri to Bayelsa-born CIF CEO: your appointment will inspire others

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Elizabeth Vincent, yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said the appointment of Tariye Gbadegesin as the Chief Executive Officer of the global organisation, Climate Investment Funds (CIF), will inspire many from her home…

NPA: How INTELS waived $193m debt to resolve service boat contract

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The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) yesterday stated that INTELS Nigeria Limited waived $193 million as part of efforts to resolve the stalemate on the service the pilotage contract with the federal government. The NPA insisted that the…

Tragedy: FRSC confirms nine passengers burnt in Oyo auto crash

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THE Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), said nine passengers have sustained varying degree of burns in an auto crash on Ogbomoso-Oyo Expressway. The Sector Commander in the state, Joshua Adekanye confirmed the incident in an interview with…

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NDLEA seizes hard drugs sewn into jeans trousers, others stuffed in dolls

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NDLEA has thwarted attempts by drug syndicates to export hard drugs sewn into hems of jeans trousers, or stuffed in dolls, buttons, soaps and in beverage tins. The drugs included methamphetamine, tramadol and other psychoactive substances…

Financial experts canvasses sanctions for banks and not customers over BVN, NIN issues

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A Financial Expert, Mr Okechukwu Unegbu, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to sanction banks that allowed customers to operate accounts without their BVN and NIN. Unegbu, a past president of the Chattered Institute of Bankers of…

SERAP to Akpabio: Reject Wike’s N15bn planned spending on ‘befitting residence’ for VP

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…As debt profile peaks at N87.4trn Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio to use his leadership position “to promptly reject the plan by the Minister of the FCT, Nysom…

COP28: Nigeria reiterates commitment to protecting the ocean

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By AKOR SYLVESTER-Abuja Nigeria has reiterated committed to working together with other African countries in the region to make swift, real progress towards protecting the oceans and towards prompt ratification of the high-seas treaty. .…

Why we must seek to elevate justice, Gwagwalada NBA Chairman

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Jonas Ezieke, Abuja Chairman of the Gwagwalada branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Emmanuel Akintayo Ogunjide Esq has called on all Nigerian stakeholders to redouble their efforts by embarking on actions and activities that seek…

Ibadan residents groan over shortage of cash supplies as banks slash customers’ withdrawal limits

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Joseph Okwuofu, Ibadan. Residents of Ibadan have expressed their frustration after being unable to withdraw cash for transactions due to refusal by banks to load Automated Teller Machines (ATM). Investigations also revealed that commercial…

COVID-19: Reps C’ttee uncovers more infractions, says officials of some health institutions risk sack, jail sentences

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Jonas Ezieke, Abuja The Public Accounts Committee PAC of the House of Representatives investigating the alleged mismanagement of the COVID-19 funds from 2020 to 2021 by the Ministries Departments and Agencies MDAs of the Federal Government…

UBA wins Big at The Bankers Awards, emerges African Bank of the Year, Best Bank in 8 of its Subsidiaries.

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Africa’s Global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has again demonstrated its prowess on the international stage as it clinched nine prestigious awards at The Bankers Awards 2023, organized by The Banker Magazine – a publication of…

Maida Promises Support for Meta on Undersea Cable Initiative

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Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has said the support of the Commission awaits law-abiding investors like Meta, (formerly Facebook), which…

S/East industrialists pledge to key into Enugu’s investment initiatives.

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..As Gov inaugurates state’s Investors Network By Cosmas Chukwu Captains of industry and prospective investors of South-East extraction have expressed their readiness to key into the investment and economic growth plans of the Dr. Peter…

FG set to start disbursement of grants, loans to businesses

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...Earmarks grant of N50,000 to nano businesses across 774 LGAs

Julius Berger hands over 2nd Niger Bridge to FG, toll gates to be operational soon

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BY CLEMENT NNACHI (ABAKALIKI) The Federal Government has officially taken delivery the newly constructed 2nd Niger Bridge from Julius Berger PLC. The Managing Director of the Company Dr Lars Richter handed over the project to the Minister…

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Ondo: Irekare LCDA Caretaker Chair plans big for development

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DAMISI OJO, Akure The newly-appointed caretaker chairman of Irekari LCDA in Ondo State, Hon. Steve Otaloro, at the weekend pledged his determination to work in tandem with Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu ‘s vision for the state. The former…

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Disaster requires no visa to travel across borders…Jimoh Ibrahim says polluters to pay Africa for fossil oil damages

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Piqued by the damage industrial wastes and emissions have caused Nigeria and Africa, Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, has said there was need for African countries to sign climate change liability…

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My spirituality is why my enemies are at peace with me –Gov. Oyebanji

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Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti State has revealed his magic wand, saying the reason his enemies are at peace with him is because he is a spiritual person, whose ways are in tune with His God, His Maker. The Governor dropped the…

Tension in Osun community as Adeleke allegedly plots to install monarch sacked by Appeal Court

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There is palpable tension in the Awo community of Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State as Governor Ademola Adeleke is allegedly planning to present staff of office to the monarch sacked by the Appeal Court as Alawo of Awo. It was…

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Governor Makinde to present Staff of Office to Aseyin, Soun Dec 14, 19

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The Oyo State Government has formally announced the presentation of staff of office and coronation of the new Aseyin of Iseyin, Ọba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola, Adeyeri III, Ajirotutu I and the Soun of Ogbomoso, Ọba Afolabi Ghandi Laoye,…

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Troops neutralised 52 terrorists, 204 arrested while various weapon, tools and money recovered from criminals.

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Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja The Nigerian troops have neutralized 52 terrorists, 204 were arrested while various weapons, tools and money were recovered from the criminals. This was revealed by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major…

FG Gears Up for Comprehensive Reforms to Restore NTA, FRCN’s Past Grandeur – Minister

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Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the Federal Government would implement transformative reforms aimed at restoring the lost glories of two iconic institutions in the…

EFCC boss vows to fight corruption, prioritise staff welfare

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EFCC Boss, Mr. Ola Olukoyede pays courtesy visit to Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari soliciting more support to fight corruption and crimes in Kwara. The Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola…

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Ebuka Obi’s “Odeshi” programme for December 9

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The Zion Prayer Movement Outreach (ZPMOM), led by Evangelist Chukwuebuka Anozie Obi, has announced the details for this year’s “Odeshi” programme. “Odeshi”, which literally means “Does not leak or penetrate”, is a programme which usually…

Abdul Samad Rabiu clarifies appointment to APC Standing Committee on Finance

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Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu and BUA Group has clarified his recent appointment to APC Standing Committee on Finance, says he remains apolitical According to the statement made available to Daily Champion ‘ We acknowledge the recent…

Nigeria And Germany Sign Agreement To Accelerate Siemens Power Project Implementation

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President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday evening in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, witnessed the signing of an accelerated performance agreement aimed at expediting the implementation of the Presidential Power…