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In what could be described as policy inconsistency, the Nigerian Government has again inaugurated a committee to renegotiate the 2009 agreements it had with university-based unions. The unions include the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions as well as the…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) at a price of N995 per litre. The decision followed the intervention of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the ongoing dispute between the two parties. The National Vice President…
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Justice Matthias Dawodu of a Lagos High Court, Ikeja has restrained the controversial online activist, Vincent Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM), from further releasing or publishing defamatory contents against a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Femi Falana, and his son, Folarin Falana, aka Falz. The judge also ordered VDM to bring down…
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About 99 per cent of Nigeria's wealthiest individuals do not pay tax, while the richest Nigerian could spend N1 million daily for 42 years without exhausting his wealth, exposing the deepening inequality crisis in the country, new reports by Oxfam, a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice, have revealed. Despite being…
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Nigeria's inflation rate increased in September for the first time in three months, climbing to 32.70% year-on-year from 32.15% in August, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday. The NBS reported that in September 2024, the headline inflation rate was 32.70% compared to the August 2024 rate of 32.15%,…
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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday reaffirmed his government's commitment to advancing women's empowerment and gender equality in Nigeria. Speaking at the Women Affairs Ministry's Empower-Her: Nigeria for Women Farming, Health, Empowerment, Justice, Entertainment and Fund-raising Dinner held at the State House, Abuja, President Tinubu emphasised the importance of addressing challenges women face generally. The initiative,…
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Lifestyle is also about knowing what is in vogue nationally and internationally. With the way people are talking about certain things and companies including chatbots, AI in almost all spheres of the workforce, one question lingers in the minds of people. Is AI replacing workers in this hard economy? Be the first to know the…
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Major Nigerian airline operators, Air Peace and Azman Air, on Tuesday applauded the Federal Government's efforts towards ease of doing business in the country, especially in aviation, and expressed hope of more of such support. Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, and Founder of Azman Air, Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, bared their mind after they met…
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As the world marks World Food Day 2024, the Chop2Green Nigeria initiative has concluded arrangements to plant 100 million trees for the Great Green Wall in the country. The lead managing partner of the Kilishi Kulture Initiative, Mr. Victor Wilkinson Agih, in a statement explained that the initiative is needed to address food security and…
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The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has allayed the fears of many Nigerians regarding a possible new tax regime in light of proposed tax reforms. Speaking during an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Finance in Abuja, he said that the reform legislation would not introduce new taxes or…
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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has requested airline operators to serve passengers Nigerian dishes. Keyamo said this while receiving the delegation of the Lufthansa Group in his office yesterday in Abuja. The minister, who commended Lufthansa for their services in the aviation industry over the years, equally mandated all aircraft leaving or…
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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has said that Nigeria's reserves have risen to $39.12 billion as of October 11, 2024. The CBN governor said this translates to about a 12.74 percent increase from $34.70 billion at the end of June 2024. Cardoso said the growth was driven largely by…
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A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Kwara Build Technical Care (#KBTC24), has concluded all plans to train about 2,000 youths in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and entrepreneurship. The event will focus on how Nigeria can explore collaborative innovation to address local and global challenges. The organisers informed that "discussants/lecturers will leverage Nigeria's vibrant ecosystem to…
News
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Around 10 million children across four countries in west and central Africa are being kept out of school due to massive regional flooding, international charity Save the Children said Tuesday. The charity said floods in Nigeria, Mali, Niger and the Democratic Republic of Congo had driven nearly one million people from their homes. "The unprecedented…
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The House of Representatives has directed 11 airline operators to refund the sum of N3,451,076,527 to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) within 21 days. The resolution was contained in the report of the House Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Bamidele Salam, which probed the ‘alleged mismanagement of COVID-19 intervention funds to MDAs of government…
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The Nigerian Senate has given approval for a bill to establish the Nigerian Coast Guard to successfully advance to its second reading. The bill's sponsor, Senator Wasiu Eshilokun (APC-Lagos), presented the lead debate on its general principles during Tuesday's plenary session. He explained that the proposed legislation is aimed at creating the Nigerian Coast Guard,…
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In a bid to compensate for the devastation caused by floods and other climatic factors during the 2024 wet season, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Sabi Abdullahi, has disclosed the federal government’s plans to massively support farmers during the dry season. The minister, who made this disclosure during the distribution…
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The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has announced the establishment of the Directorate of State Liaison (DSL), following approval from President Bola Tinubu, and has appointed Lami Chinade as the pioneer Director. This was contained in a statement from ONSA on Tuesday in Abuja. The newly created directorate is part of President Tinubu’s…
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The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Zone C, which comprises the South-West and Kwara State, has criticised the Federal Government for its silence following a 15-day strike ultimatum issued last week. The union demands urgent action to address issues affecting polytechnic education nationwide. At a press briefing held at Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu Igbo,…
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Bishop Taiwo Adelakun, the Pro-Chancellor of Dominion University, Ibadan, and the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Abel Olorunnisola, on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to reconsider some of its policies that are antithetical to the growth and survival of private universities. They also appealed to the Federal Government to review some of its policies, which,…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Favour Ekoh, a radio host known for her "Prime Time" programme on Urban Radio 94.5FM in Enugu, in connection with an alleged N700 million Ponzi scheme. The arrest follows allegations that Ekoh misled unsuspecting investors into a fraudulent investment scheme, promising significant returns. The EFCC issued…
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Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, has called on the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) to attract investors for the establishment of an onion processing factory in the state. The governor made this appeal during a visit from NOPPMAN members, led by Regional…
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Metro
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The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, passed a bill to rename the Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, to Michael Adeniyi Koleosho Polytechnic, Saki. This came after a committee report presented by the House Chairman on Tertiary Education and a member representing Ibadan South West II State Constituency, Femi Fowokanmi, seconded by a member representing…
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The Military of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) has said that it will deal decisively with the attackers of residents of Bokkos local government area (LGA) in Plateau State. The attack took place on Monday night when five people were massacred by the bandits who had been monitoring the movements and actions of the people. This…
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The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, officially unveiled the LMRT Red Line for commercial operations on Tuesday. Speaking on the project, the governor said this is the second rail system to become operational in less than two years in the state. The 27-kilometre Red Line has eight stations at Oyingbo, Yaba, Mushin, Oshodi, Ikeja,…
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No fewer than 10,852 suspects were arrested between July and October 2024, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has disclosed. Also, a total of 416 arms, 3,672 ammunition, and 178 vehicles were equally recovered while 369 kidnapped citizens were rescued. Egbetokun made the disclosure during a meeting with Commissioners of Police and other senior officers…
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The House of Representatives has taken a significant step aimed at ensuring that persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) gain access to public buildings in the country. Adopting a motion sponsored by Mr. Bashiru Dawudu at the plenary presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abass, the House mandated its Committee on Disability to probe the compliance level…
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Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has asked the Lagos State government to reduce the number of agencies giving approval for buildings, as well as the administrative cost for building approval. He stated this on Tuesday at the Lagos Physical Planning Summit 2024 held at Victoria Island, with the theme: "Rethinking Lagos: A…
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Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended three members of a motorcycle-snatching syndicate terrorising the Owode-Egba area in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the arrests on Tuesday, revealed that the suspects were captured after a reported attack on a resident, Rotimi…
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The Sokoto State chapter of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) has inspected the construction of 88 kilometers
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Two years after their conviction on a murder charge, the killers of five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar have approached the Court of Appeal, Kano division, to challenge their death sentence. Abdulmalik Muhammad Tanko and Hashimu Isyaku were found guilty of culpable homicide in July 2022 by Justice Usman Na'abba of the state high court, who subsequently committed…
Business
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Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, said about 2,500 of the association’s members are contemplating shutting down and sending their workers home if nothing is done about the high electricity tariffs.
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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG) has highlighted the consequences of unpaid export expansion grants to 39 exporters, with some dating back to 2009.
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History was made at the weekend as the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) granted the Lagos State Government operational licences to run its two mass transit rail lines – the Blue and Red lines.
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The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, said the capital market instruments offer a compelling alternative to finance Nigeria's $50 billion yearly infrastructure deficit.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said that a partnership between the Federal Government and the private sector would be crucial in repositioning Nigeria’s startup ecosystem.
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This aspect of emotional intelligence deploys key social skills in bridging the gap in very polarized polities. Sometimes, the optics of handling a situation go a long way than even the hard-lifting for the same situation.
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Two separate incidents in Lagos yesterday left authorities investigating a mysterious death and a tragic drowning. In the Dopemu area, a woman died after suddenly feeling unwell in a hotel room.
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Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, said about 2,500 of the association’s members are contemplating shutting down and sending their workers home if nothing is done about the high electricity tariffs.
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The Federal High Court, Lagos will on November 1, 2024 rule on the application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for final forfeiture of the $2.045 million, seven choice landed properties of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria
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Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof MojisolaAdeyeye, has declared that the agency is not in charge of promotion in the agency.
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The Nigerian delegation to the aborted Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya returned to the country yesterday with tales of woe. This is as the country’s football authorities, the Nigeria Football Federation
Politics
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated its call for the removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ondo State ahead of the forthcoming off-cycle November 16 governorship election in the state. The opposition party, which flagged off its campaign at Oyemekun Road, Akure, the state capital, alleged that the REC, who was…
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Some members of the Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have expressed concerns over an alleged plan by Governor Ademola Adeleke to install a chieftain of the major opposition party in the state, All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Abikoye Johnson Adekanmi Alani, as a traditional ruler in the state. The politicians, under…
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The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has put on hold the ratification of the suspension of the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, and former gubernatorial candidate of the party, David Lyon, among many others. The decision to keep the suspension on hold was taken after the state…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said on Tuesday that it has resolved its crisis. Thirteen governors elected on the platform of
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The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Monday as newly declared factional acting National Chairman,
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No fewer than 1,000 All Progressives Congress (APC) members have defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).The exodus had strengthened the ruling party, as it prepared for the local council poll, thus solidifying its foothold in Kano
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Editorial
16 hours ago
The various bribery and corruption allegations levied, and surrounding some celebrities, questioning the propriety of working conditions in the country’s correctional centres require full investigation by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
Features
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In a commendable effort to promote awareness about eye health, the Resource Center for the Blind organized a free eye checkup event on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Held at their facility on 373 Borno Way, Alagomeji, Yaba, Lagos, the event aimed to provide essential eye care services to vulnerable members of the community. Addressing a…
Sport
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Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich coach, Thomas Tuchel, has officially signed a contract to become the new England manager. The German manager, who has been without a club since leaving Bayern in the summer, will replace Gareth Southgate, who resigned following England's defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final in July. Tuchel, 51, previously…
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Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday confirmed that midfielder Florian Wirtz picked up an ankle injury while on Germany duty, with the Bundesliga club unable to provide a time frame for his return. Wirtz injured his ankle in Monday's 1-0 win over the Netherlands in Munich and did not return to the pitch after half-time. In a…
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially delisted the Group D second-leg match between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Libya's Mediterranean Knights, which was scheduled for Tuesday in Benghazi. The African football body had updated matches that would be played on Tuesday without including the Libya versus Nigeria game on its X handle. The decision…
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As part of its continued cost-cutting programme, Manchester United's new part-owners, INEOS, have ended a multi-million-pound annual commitment to legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson, according to The Athletic. After his exit as manager in 2013, Ferguson has been retained as a global club ambassador and club director and remunerated with an annual salary. The only…
Columnists
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For ten days early in August 2024, angry Nigerian youths staged protests demonstrating against unsustainably high cost of living occasioned by inflation rates above 33 per cent.
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According to the World Bank, Credit Infrastructure, which is the first key pillar, refers to the sets of laws, institutions, and mechanisms that enable the efficient and secure extension of credit in an economy.
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In 1982, on the foothills of the road to Nigeria’s 1983 general elections, it was quite clear that the ruling National Party of Nigeria (NPN), had no plans to declare a vacancy in any significant political office around the country.
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The deplorable state of Nigeria is precisely because all our political leaders, since colonial independence in 1960, have adhered to a paradigm that prescribes the use of budgeting as a tool for managing purely financial to the neglect of institutional resources of governance.
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9 Oct
Nile University of Nigeria has awarded a full scholarship to Alayande David, the joint top scorer of the 2024 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. Alayande David, a 17-year-old student from Zamani College, Kaduna, made headlines with his exceptional score of 367 (out of 400) in the 2024 JAMB exams. His outstanding academic performance…
9 Oct
In a world where fashion lovers want cheap, latest and trendy designs which are quickly discarded, Elizabeth Tobi is setting a new trend toward sustainability and cultural authenticity.
6 Oct
Welcome to the dawn of a new era in the oil and gas industry. Today, we are excited to share Unitop's transformative rebrand—a journey fueled by a commitment to advancing the industry, embracing sustainability, and shaping a brighter future. A Vision Redefined At the heart of Unitop's rebrand lies a simple yet powerful vision: to…
Guardian Life
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All is set for the wedding ceremony of Senior Aide to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Peter Eze and his wife-to-be, Miss Iruoma Ezeugo. Eze had in February proposed to his bride and in April along with over 46 groomsmen, went to Uke in Anambra State to seal the traditional rites with his medical doctor bride.…
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Carrot juice is more than just a tasty drink; it's packed with nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, B6, and magnesium that can boost your health in surprising ways. If you’ve been eating carrots in your meals, salads, or even as snacks, you’ll get even more benefits by drinking carrot juice. READ ALSO: 5 Negative Side…
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Braces are a common orthodontic treatment used to straighten teeth and improve your smile. They can correct a wide range of dental issues, including crooked, gapped, rotated, or crowded teeth. Braces use mild, constant pressure to shift your teeth into their proper positions over time. The exact way this happens depends on the type of…
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Social media is everywhere—Instagram, TikTok, Facebook—you name it. It's an easy way to connect with friends, share moments, and stay updated on trends. But have you ever stopped to think about how much time you're spending on these platforms and how it's affecting your life? President of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), Prof.…
Technology
7 Oct
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) said that the carbon footprint and energy consumption of the digital technology sector are growing with global demand for hardware
7 Oct
Mart Networks Group, a global value-added IT distributor, has rallied industry stakeholders for the sector’s development. At a stakeholders’ conference for its partners, Mart Network stressed the need to have a robust ecosystem in Nigeria.
7 Oct
Telecoms infrastructure provider, IHS Towers, in collaboration with Limitless Space Institute (LSI) of the United States of America, has trained 10 Nigerian secondary teachers selected from schools across the country on Science...
6 Oct
Microsoft has stressed the importance of equipping Africa’s teeming youths with digital skills to enable a productive economy. The Country Manager, Microsoft Nigeria, Ola Williams, who stated this in Lagos..
5 Oct
Five Nigerian researchers made a significant impact at the 17th International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2024) in Pretoria, South Africa. The event, organized by the United Nations University and UNESCO, attracted more than 336 participants from 49 countries, underscoring the global importance of digital governance. Minister of Communications, Innovation…
4 Oct
Meta on Friday provided a look at a generative artificial intelligence model it is working on that lets people create short videos, complete with audio, from text prompts and photos. The tech titan touted "Meta Movie Gen" as a "breakthrough" when it comes to using an AI engine to crank out video and audio. Meta…