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Lawmakers, Police, Navy, NIMASA, CSOs Reject Marine Corps Bill

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The deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, other lawmakers, the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Nigerian Shippers Council and several civil society

Parliamentary Monitoring Group Calls for Speedy Passage of Tax Reform Bills

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Says Tinubu has good intentions for all Nigerians As the debates for and against the proposed Tax Reform Bills continue to heat up, a pro-democracy organisation, Parliamentary Monitoring Group

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CJ Challenges AGF, NBA, Others on Effective Implementation of Criminal Justice Laws

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Alex Enumah in Abuja The Chief Judge (CJ) of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince

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Woven Finance Unveils Brand Refresh, Showcasing Future of Innovation

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Ayodeji Ake T Woven Finance Limited has launched its much-anticipated brand refresh and re-launched platform in Lagos. Speaking at the launch, Woven Finance Chief Executive Officer, Obafemi Collins, highlighted that the

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STEM Investments Key to Nigeria Industrial Growth, Says Innovia Labs CEO

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Funmi Ogundare The Chief Executive Officer of Innovia Labs, Durojaiye Phillips, yesterday called on the government to implement policies and make investments that will promote education and career development in

ISACA Annual Conference Holds Nov 21, 22 in Lagos

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The Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Lagos chapter, will on November 21 and 22, 2024 hold its annual ‘Governance, Risk and Compliance Conference’ at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja

Zamfara Gov Flags off Construction of Gusau Ultra-modern Motor Park

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.Project to create more job opportunities Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has restated his administration’s commitment to creating job opportunities for people whose livelihoods are closely tied to motor park

Advocaat Law Practice, AOA Legal Advisers to Merge

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Advocaat Law Practice and AOA Legal Advisers and Advocates have announced the merger of both firms, describing it as a momentous occasion for the legal profession in Nigeria. Advocaat Law

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Agventure Commodities Ltd inaugurates state-of-the-art Sesame Hulling Plant in Kano

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… to expand agro export, support local farmers, create 300 jobs Agventure Commodities Ltd, a leading player in the agro-export industry,has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Sesame Hulling Plant in Kano to

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Governors Threatening Us over Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, House Members Allege

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Oyedele: No region is targeted in tax reform Chuks Okocha and Juliet Akoje in Abuja The deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Mr Philip Agbese, has disclosed that some

G20 Leaders Inaugurate End Hunger and Poverty Global Alliance

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Mandate task force for proper implementation from 2025 to 2030 Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Group of 20 (G20) World Leaders yesterday inaugurated a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty,

LP Launches Membership Registration Via Online App, Releases Congresses Timetable

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Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Labour Party, has launched an online membership registration and revalidation application, as parts of efforts to exceed a membership size of 20 million before the 2027 general election. The

FG Proposes 77,400 Free Mass Houses in 774 LGAs

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Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Federal Government has hinted of its plan to fund delivery of 100 housing units to the poor in each of the nation’s 774 local governments

COP29: House C’ttee, INCLUDE, Advocate Equitable Policy for Energy Transition

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Juliet Akoje in Abuja The Chairman of the House Committee on Renewable Energy, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene has advocated accessible and equitable policies, including tax breaks and vocational grants to

NCAA Moves to Implement Passenger Compensation Regulation By Airlines

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Urges travellers to demand their rights *Boosts aviation security with air-defence training system Chinedu Eze in Lagos and Kasim Sumaina in Abuja The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has started

FAO: Despite Rising Food Production, Global Hunger Remains Persistent

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Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FÀO) has revealed that despite rising global food production, hunger remains a persistent issue, putting the number of undernourished

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Mortgage Bankers Laud FG for Approving N250bn Real Estate Investment Fund

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Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria (MBAN) yesterday lauded the federal government for the approval of a N250 billion Mortgage

Budget Minister Urges NBS, Other Stakeholders to Improve Quality of Data

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James Emejo in Abuja The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, yesterday said the country must address issues around data gaps, capacity limitations, and resource constraints that

Tinubu Okays Restructuring of Media and Communications Team

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Dare now SA Media and public communications, Bwala policy communications adviser*No individual spokesperson for Presidency Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed

Zenith Bank to Hold Fourth Edition of Tech Fair, Features Global IT Practitioners

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The fourth edition of the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, tagged, “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI,”, is set to hold on Thursday,

NSE Confers Fellowship on 211 Engineers, Warns against Unethical Practices

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Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) yesterday conferred its fellowship on 211 engineers, warnings them against any behaviour that will bring disrepute to the profession.Speaking at

Customs Signs Mutual Administrative Agreement with India

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James Emejo in Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday said it has signed a Customs Mutual Administrative Agreement (CMAA) with its Indian counterpart.The move seeks to strengthen bilateral relations

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Egbe Hails Olopade on his Appointment as DG National Sports Commission

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Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Monimichelle Sports Facility Construction Company, Ebi Egbe, has congratulated Chief Bukola Olawale Olopade on his appointment as the Director General of the National Sports Commission

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UNEP: Nigeria’s Methane Reduction Efforts Equals Cut in 400,000 Cars’ Emission

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Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has said that efforts by the government as well as oil and gas companies to plug the leakage of methane emissions,

Seplat Canvasses Improved Energy Access for Economic Growth

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Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Seplat Energy Plc, has said Nigeria’s development will require significant improvements in access to energy to lower operating cost, drive job creation as well as achievement of

MBAN Commends Federal Government for N250bn Mortgage Fund

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Oluchi Chibuzor The Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria (MBAN), has commended the federal government, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Olawale Edun and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development,…

Investors’ Renewed Interest in Zenith Bank, 28 Others Lift Stock market

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Kayode Tokede The stock market yesterday kicked off the week’s trading on 0.03 per cent gain driven by investors bargain hunting on Zenith Bank Plc and 28 others. As a

GETMEDCO Moves to Revolutionise Nigeria’s Healthcare System

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Sunday Ehigiator Cutting-edge healthcare provider, GETMEDCO Concierge, officially launched its operations in Lagos over the weekend, ushering in a new era of patient-centered healthcare in Nigeria. In a statement from

Food Delivery Platform, ChefCook.NG, Launched in Lagos

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Sunday Okobi A group of Nigerian entrepreneurs has unveiled a new food delivery platform called ChefCook.NG, in Lagos. While unboxing the new platform in Ikeja, Lagos, recently, they stated that

Liquidation of Heritage Bank Plc: Matters Arising (1)

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Introduction In June 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoked the banking licence of Heritage Bank Plc (Heritage Bank). CBN claimed that its regulatory action was necessitated by Heritage