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It was another audacious response from the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), yesterday, as it increased the benchmarked interest rate by another 150 basis points (bps) in a fell swoop to rein in extreme inflation...
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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said he is a ‘stepping stone’ towards the realisation of a president of Igbo extraction...
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United Nations (UN) has backed move for universal smartphone access plan that would improve global connectivity. UN through its arm in charge of global communications, the International Telecommunications Union ...
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Dr. Dan-Azumi Mohammed Ibrahim is the Director-General, National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP). He spoke with ADEYEMI ADEPETUN, on the challenge of depending largely on imported technologies, among other germane industry issues. It appears many people don’t know the functions of NOTAP in the economy. Can you explain the functions of the agency? …
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Monster Hurricane Ian walloped Florida on Wednesday, pounding the southern US state's coast with extreme wind and rain, and causing "catastrophic" flooding from destructive storm surges.
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A Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) and a civilian were killed by hoodlums during an attack on Igangan police station in Oyo State.
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The Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has said that no fewer than 13 human rabies infections have been recorded in Bauchi State in the past year.
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Iran launched cross-border missile and drone strikes that killed nine people in Iraq's Kurdistan region Wednesday after accusing Kurdish armed groups based there of stoking a wave of unrest that has rocked the Islamic republic. The September 16 death of Kurdish Iranian woman Mahsa Amini, 22, while in the custody of Iran's morality police has…
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A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Wednesday, revoked the N100 million bail granted to the Briton, James Nolan, a director in the Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID).
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More than 200 police officers protested in Tunisia's second city of Sfax on Wednesday to demand the release of eight arrested colleagues and defend their right to unionise, an AFP correspondent said. Responding to a call from the SNSI police union, the plainclothes protesters chanted pro-union slogans and criticised what they called "harassment" and a…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision to increase Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) is to control rising inflation. Hassan Mahmoud, CBN’s director, Monetary Policy Department said this on Wednesday at a post-MPC briefing tagged: “Unveiling Facts behind the Figures’’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MPC,…
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A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered Labour Party (LP) and its supporters not to converge at the Lekki Toll Gate in furtherance of its planned #Obidatti23 Rally scheduled for Oct. 1.
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC)has approved N580.5 million for the procurement of four armoured vehicles to fight dangerous and illicit drugs by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
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Inter Milan announced on Wednesday that they had posted a loss of 140 million euros ($133.9 million) for the 2021-22 season, a significant reduction in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has urged Nigerians to always speak well of the country, saying the nation has all it takes to be great.
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The crisis rocking the elective congress of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) scheduled for September 30 in Benin City, Edo State, may be far from over, as the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria...
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The Super Eagles failed to hold on to their early lead on Tuesday in Oran to lose 1-2 to hosts Algeria in an international friendly.
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In their first appearance at the yearly World School Basketball Championships holding in Serbia, Nigeria’s Bishop Dimieari Grammar School of Bayelsa, finished in sixth place among the 19 boys’ teams at the International School...
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Monster Hurricane Ian walloped Florida on Wednesday, pounding the southern US state's coast with extreme wind and rain, and causing "catastrophic" flooding from destructive storm surges.
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Editorial
14 hours ago
The rigmarole in the management of the country’s public finance since 2015 came to its climax with the recent announcement by the Federal Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, that government plans to borrow a whopping N11.3 trillion...
Features
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Notwithstanding efforts by the Oyo State Government to reposition primary healthcare through the renovation of some primary health centres (PHCs), challenges such as the inadequate number
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President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that participation of citizens in democracy will continue to be encouraged through freedom of speech and robust political discourse...
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The Federal Government, yesterday, got report of the Independent Investigative Panel on Human Rights Violation by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other Units of the Nigeria Police Force (IIP-SARS) raised two years ago.
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A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, has nullified the governorship primaries of the Ogun chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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Against the background of demand by the Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, to arm Amotekun operatives with AK-47 rifles, the Presidency, yesterday, warned governors against the decision to authorise the procurement of automatic weapons
Business
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For Nigeria to achieve a smoke-free future, Federal Government has to partner the producers and importers of tobacco products to work out modalities for better alternatives to harmful tobacco products.
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Operators in the printing subsector have rued the depreciation of the naira coupled with the rising energy cost and its impacts on the sector, urging government to impose higher tariffs on imported items to encourage local production.
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Operators in the Nigerian modern retail sector have been charged to adapt to the rapidly-evolving dynamics in the ecosystem to remain viable.
Columnists
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Cynics often ask what’s the point of flying if you can barely walk? Optimists retort that the aspiration and capacity to sustainably transform lives and society is humanity’s beating heart.
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The longest-serving British monarch in history passed on on September 8, 2022 at about 8.30pm after a 70-year reign. Her death has expectedly generated reactions - pleasant and not-too-pleasant - from all across the globe.
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Guardian Life
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Omah Lay has showed off his latest purchase which just happens to be a new mansion. The singer's new purchase was unveiled by one of his associates who also revealed that he had spent half a billion Naira [500m) on the home. The handle @richiewokes shared photos of Omah Lay's new home. He captioned the…
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Jenga, fish fillets and a delicious cocktail serving of the finest single malt scotch whisky…a good time with friends does not require much more than these and The Singleton Socials Abuja was simply all the proof that we needed. Speaking on The Singleton’s first ever outing in northern Nigeria, the brand team remarked, “We are…
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It is not everytime you stumble on someone whose music knowledge spans different genres. Maye, a music producer and now, artiste, speaks to Guardian Life about what makes his debut single "Catch Cold" unique and the inspiration behind his music. 1) When describing your music, one word that comes to mind is versatility. From Afrobeats…
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Iconic singer, songwriter, performer and Afrofusion poster-boy, Burna Boy, releases another hard-hitting video for one of the most captivating singles from his sixth studio album "Love, Damini" — his instant hit street anthem, 'It's Plenty'. Directed by Troy Roscoe, these visuals are a chronicle of the Afrofusion pioneer's career highlights and a personal testimony to…
Guardian TV
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Former Guinean dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and several co-defendants were detained Tuesday, a day before their trial opens for the 2009 stadium massacre, their lawyers said.
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Former Guinean dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and several co-defendants were detained Tuesday, a day before their trial opens for the 2009 stadium massacre, their lawyers said.
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A forensic pathologist and a priest are uncovering evidence of execution-style killings of people allegedly involved in the drugs trade. Exhuming remains and delivering accurate death documents, they have helped Filipino families to gather new evidence.
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A ride-hailing app with all-female drivers launched in Nigeria last month, amid reports in local media of assault and harassment of female passengers and drivers.