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With limited capacity to raise the prices of their products, alongside the intensive use of energy, local manufacturers have yet again raised concerns about their inability to manage energy shocks arising from high energy prices in an inflationary environment.
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Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has met with lawmakers elected on the platform of the party in Abuja, ahead of inauguration of the National Assembly, next week.
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There were discordant tunes yesterday in reaction to yesterday’s suspended strike to protest the removal of petrol subsidy.While organised Labour on Monday night put off its planned strike after a marathon meeting between its leaders and Federal Government representatives, Nigerian e-hailing drivers union, the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transport Workers of Nigeria (AUATWON), yesterday announced that its planned strike, scheduled to commence today, June 7, will proceed as planned.
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The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, yesterday, said the launch of Nigeria Air by the Muhammadu Buhari administration was a fraud done in secrecy.
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Mike Pence announced Wednesday his entry into the 2024 United States presidential election, as the former vice president goes up against his ex-boss Donald Trump for the Republican nomination.
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THE appointment of Emmanuel Ogbeche as the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) by the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has been praised by the FCT Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents Chapel.
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Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has announced the reduction of working days for civil servants to three days a week to ease the challenges currently faced by the people due to the removal of fuel subsidy.
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The newly re-elected Speaker of the tenth Lagos State House of Assembly, Dr Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has called on his fellow members to prioritise the welfare of their constituents.
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UN war crimes judges ruled that ageing Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga is unfit to stand trial but should still go through a stripped-down legal process, in a decision announced Wednesday.
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Pope Francis will undergo an operation for an abdominal hernia Wednesday at a Rome hospital, where he is expected to stay for "several days", the Vatican said.
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Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has approved N130 million as zonal intervention for polytechnics in its 2023 intervention, with a view to reinvigorating skills acquisition at the institutions..
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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it is expedient for the Nigerian government to consolidate its commitment to the welfare of the masses through the provision of palliatives and interventions for critical industries.
Sports
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Abia, Cross River and Bayelsa states were excellent at the third Offiong Edem youth table tennis tournament, which featured 42 youngsters drawn from six states of the federation.
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Insight Sports Limited broke new grounds at the weekend, when it organised the formal launch of SwimLagos Academy at the SwimFit Aquatic, along Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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TROJAN FC of Ikorodu, at the weekend, thrashed neighbours, Yomaraz FC, 5-1, to win the maiden DK Olukoya Ibile Cup for non-league clubs in Lagos.[
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The 2022/2023 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Super Six, began in Asaba, Delta State, yesterday, with the host, Delta Queens and Rivers Angels recording victories.
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Defending champions, Rivers United and record title holders, Enyimba of Aba, may qualify for, at least the CAF Confederation Cup, today, if they win their respective matches at the ongoing Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) Championship play-off holding at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.
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Mike Pence announced Wednesday his entry into the 2024 United States presidential election, as the former vice president goes up against his ex-boss Donald Trump for the Republican nomination.
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THE appointment of Emmanuel Ogbeche as the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) by the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has been praised by the FCT Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents Chapel.
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Editorial
8 hours ago
The review of immigration policy that allows family members and dependents to accompany international students to the United Kingdom is a wake-up call on the Nigerian authorities to address motivations for the mass exodus syndrome.
Features
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If you are a crypto user in Nigeria, then one thing you are regularly in need of is to convert your crypto into naira. Most importantly, you need the conversion done fast each time, and almost in auto mode, so that you can continue your other daily activities seamlessly. And this is what Cash-in App…
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The Senate, yesterday, approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to appoint 20 special advisers (SAs).
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Oyo State Police Command, yesterday, said it has commenced investigation into the gruesome murder of Prof. Opeyemi Ajewole of the University of Ibadan by unknown gunmen.
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Bandits have killed two persons and abducted about 30 others, following an attack on communities in Birnin-Gwari Council of Kaduna State.
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Business
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The African Union Commission (AUC), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Afreximbank have jointly established a task force to develop a harmonised methodology for informal cross-border trade data collection.
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In a move to improve dairy production in the country, the Federal Executive Council (FEC), through the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar, recently, approved the National Dairy Policy to guide the dairy sub-sectors value chain.
Columnists
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Economists characterise market failure as an inefficient distribution of goods and services in a properly functioning free market economy. After all, free market orthodoxy establishes the principle that the market forces of supply and demand should ordinarily determine the prices of goods and services. The logical deduction therein is that a subsidy, in economic terms,…
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Nigerians woke up to the news of the unveiling of Nigeria Air on Friday, May 26, 2023. The Federal Government of Nigeria has been on this national carrier project for a long time, so it is good to see that finally, the project is at this present stage.
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I wrote a piece about Tinubu a long time ago, on July 27, 2015, at 2:41 am, titled: “Who is Bola Ahmed Tinubu?” The article in The Guardian is still very relevant to our nation’s state. Nigeria is a complex country with so many contradictions. Nigeria needs a rogue political leader to deal with our blissful ignorance, collective arrogance, and moral mischief
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Sweden officially recognizes sex as a sport and is set to host its inaugural sex tournament in the coming week. Participants in the tournament will engage in daily sexual encounters that can last up to six hours. A panel of judges will determine the winners, with audience input also taken into consideration. The European Sex…
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Arnold Schwarzenegger has shared his childhood experiences of fearing abuse from his father, Gustav, in a forthcoming Netflix documentary about his life. The renowned actor, known for his role in "The Terminator," reflects on his challenging upbringing with Gustav, a former member of the Nazi party, and his mother, Aurelia. In the documentary, Arnold describes…
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Popular Nigerian musician Portable has welcome a child, going by the post of the mother and Bollywood actress, Akinyanju Omobolarinde The mother posted the news on her Instagram handle appreciating her creator for the wonderful and successful delivery Omobolarinde posted a picture of "Portable" the new born baby, with the caption, "He has done so…
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Nick Cannon, known for his role as the spokesperson and temporary replacement for Jamie Foxx during his undisclosed health scare, has decided to defer to Foxx for any updates regarding his condition. In an interview with "Extra's" Billy Bush, Cannon stated that as a friend, he respects Foxx's privacy and refrains from prying into his…
Technology
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Mara, leading blockchain-based technology firm, has announced an initiative aimed at training 500,000 government employees on the intricacies of blockchain technology in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Circle, the creator of USDC and Euro Coin. Mara is driving this initiative through its foundation, Mara Foundation. The collaboration seeks to equip…
31 May
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his administration’s readiness to create one million new digital jobs for the economy.
31 May
A major contributor to the perennial drop in quality of service has been identified as cuts to fibre optic cables belonging to telecommunications operators in the country.
31 May
Shortly before leaving office, the immediate past Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, unveiled and commissioned 4,366 projects, programmes and initiatives implemented under his supervision as minister.
31 May
Experts have revealed plans to address sustainability concerns in African technology business models.
30 May
Creating an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences is not just a nice-to-have in today's workplace — it's critical for organizational success and top-line growth. Only when every employee feels respected, valued, and safe can they give their optimal performance. We'll explore the current reality of diversity and inclusion, the challenges organizations…