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New Minimum Wage: President Tinubu deceived us — NLC

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The President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, revealed this on Thursday at a workshop put together by the union on the new minimum wage.

Farmer-herder clashes: Jega-led committee submits report to Tinubu

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The Chairman of the committee, Prof. Attahiru Jega, made this known after submitting the committee’s report to President Bola Tinubu.

Thursday, Sep 19

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We’re building a strong financial system, Tinubu says as Coca-Cola announces $1b investment in Nigeria

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The President made the commitment on Thursday in Abuja, as the Coca-Cola Company announced plans to invest $1 billion in Nigeria over the next five years.

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What exactly is Cardoso doing at the CBN?, by Toni Kan

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At some point, one of my friends blurted out: “Naira is now N1,580 to the dollar. What exactly is Cardoso doing at the CBN?”

Polaris Bank announces new board appointments

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The 10-man board is headed by Dr. Kassim Gidado as Board Chairman. Other Non-Executive Directors include: Dr. Akwa Effiong Okon, Mallam Ambursa Abubakar Umar, Ayaba M. Ayo-Joseph, Subuuade Giwa Amu, and Dr. Onosode Christopher.

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Germany shuts down 47 crypto exchanges for hiding funds’ origin

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The operators of the now-shutdown exchange services were accused of deliberately concealing the origin of criminally obtained funds

Wednesday, Sep 18

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Insurance staff docked over alleged N8m customer fraud

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A 38-year-old Akasoro Abayomi, staff of Mutual Benefit Life Insurance, Ibadan, was on Wednesday docked in a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court, Ibadan, over an alleged N8 million customer fraud. Abayomi was facing two counts of obtaining money…

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NERC approves transfer of electricity regulation to Kogi

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, on Wednesday, said it has transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Kogi to the Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission. NERC, in a statement on its official X…

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FG to review licencing of telecommunication firms

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, made this known on Tuesday in Lagos State.

Presidency speaks on report Tinubu asked CBN Governor to resign

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The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, spoke on the report in a terse reaction on Tuesday.

Tuesday, Sep 17

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Maiduguri flood: Group seeks probe of breakdown of Alau dam

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It urged the Federal and Borno governments to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the dam’s alleged mishandling that led to loss of lives and property following the disaster.

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Spotify celebrates Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’ 10 years anniversary

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Since its release in 2014, Ojuelegba has achieved more than 55 million streams on Spotify, hitting that milestone in April 2024

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Tinubu has signed bill for establishment of center for arms control – NSA

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The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said that President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Bill for the establishment of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons. Ribadu made this known at the…

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Edo 2024: Ighodalo slams N20b suit against Oshiomhole

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Ighodalo filed the suit against the representative of Edo North Senatorial District through his counsel, Ayo Asala (SAN) & Associates.

Monday, Sep 16

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MAN faults ban on single-use plastics, says it’s bad for small businesses

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The ban, according to Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director General of MAN, portends doom for many small businesses.

Bauchi varsity alerts public on fake Facebook account using its Acting VC’s name

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In a firm statement, the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, has disowned a fake social media account bearing the name of the university vice-chancellor, Sani Kunya. This was contained in a press statement issued on Monday by the…

He didn’t give us anything, Portable reacts after meeting Peter Obi

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Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has expressed his displeasure after meeting with the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. According to a viral video seen on social media…

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FG announces delivery of 1,200 CNG Kits to five states

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The federal government, in a continued push for increased conversion of vehicles from petrol and diesel to Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, has announced the supply of 1,200 conversion kits to five states across the country. The Director/CEO,…

Sunday, Sep 15

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Peter Obi replies Presidency over comparison with Trump

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The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, made the comparison between Obi and Trump on social media.

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Group sues Tinubu over ‘failure to reverse ‘unlawful petrol price hike, probe NNPCL’

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Others Respondents in the suit are the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the NNPCL.

Saturday, Sep 14

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Ogun: Again, PDP holds another parallel congress

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The local government congress, on Saturday, comes after a parallel Ward Congress in the state’s 236 wards on August 31, 2024

Friday, Sep 13

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Family Planning: DKT, FG train Nurses, doles out N10m worth of IUDs

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The intrauterine devices, worth over N10 million, were given in support of family planning services in the state.

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British firm trains Nigerian CEOs at UK leadership programme

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Some Nigerian chief executives have been trained on Strategic Agility and Agile Strategy in leadership by a United Kingdom-based leadership development organisation: TEXEM UK, at a programme in Liverpool, London. The leadership programme…

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Flooding: FG plans immediate upgrade of Borno dam

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The Federal Government has announced that plans are underway for the immediate upgrading of the Alau Dam in Maiduguri, Borno State capital. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations at…

Thursday, Sep 12

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Court bars FG, SKECC Ltd, others from disputed mining site in Oyo

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Justice Emeka Nwite, who gave the order, also ordered the seven other defendants, including the plaintiffs to maintain a status quo pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.

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TfL speaks on continued cyberattack disrupting certain online services

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This was as the Transport for London stated that the "security of our systems and customer data is very important to us, and we have taken immediate action to protect our systems."

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FG markets $100b Creative Economy Growth Plan to Corporate Nigeria

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The plan was unveiled on Wednesday by the Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, in Lagos State.

Abiodun assures Ogun workers on implementing new minimum wage law

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During a meeting with the leadership of organised labour, he noted that workers were instrumental to the rapid economic growth of the state.

Wednesday, Sep 11

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Primate Ayodele never said Seyi Makinde’ll become president — Media Aide

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He stated that there was never a time Ayodele said Makinde would become president either ahead of the 2027 election or after.

Tuesday, Sep 10

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Without increase in taxes, FG’s revenue hits N9.1t in Q1 — FG

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The Minister for Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, revealed this position on Tuesday in Abuja.