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The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday said it has confirmed plots by some political actors to introduce an interim government in Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari will finish his second tenure in May 29 when president-elect Bola Tinubu is expected to be sworn in as next Nigeria president. Buhari at separate times insisted that…
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The U.S. government has announced an increment for its non-migrant visa application fee effective from March 30.
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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced Umar Hussaini, a private lawyer to the late Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Dikko, to seven years’ imprisonment with an option of fine.
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Policymakers converge to discuss innovative solutions that can drive growth in early childhood literacy levels in Africa. NAIROBI, Kenya, 29 March 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The People’s Action for Learning (PAL) Network hosted a high-level regional policy dialogue under the theme “Evidence for Learning” today. The forum convened key stakeholders in the education sector alongside Regional Economic…
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Get ready to experience a whole new wave of music with the highly anticipated rebrand and relaunch of Davido Music Worldwide (DMW). As the first home to the globally renowned superstar, Davido, DMW has been a trailblazer since its establishment in 2016, consistently delivering hits and managing successful operations. The first wave of talents to…
News
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He said that the rights included the power to control and regulate town planning and physical development in relation to such lands and by extension prescribing and collection of any tax, fees or rates.
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The president-elect, Bola Tinubu, has pledged to fulfill the promises he made to Nigerians during the presidential election in February 2023. Tinubu in a statement said that his campaign promises were not mere words but pledges he is committed to. He thanked the citizens for voting for him by giving him the honour of a…
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The 73-year-old grandmother, Iforiti Oloro, who allegedly did the unthinkable in Ondo State by setting her son, Victor, her daughter-in-law, Rachael, and her two grandchildren ablaze eight days ago, is dead. The septuagenarian was said to have given up the ghost while receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Owo. About a week ago,…
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The Lagos State Government has said that the will of the people prevailed in the last gubernatorial polls in the state, adding that the opposition parties are bad losers. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat stated this while fielding questions from journalists on Channels Television programme Sunrise Daily. Hamzat said that out of the 13,345…
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The Labour Party (LP) has reviewed downwards the cost of its nomination and expression of interest forms for governorship elections in Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi States from N25 million to 15 million. The party said it became expedient and instructive for it to do so, in order to lead by example adding that its Presidential…
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Nigerians have reacted to the $1.8 billion earmarked by the National Population Commission (NPC) for this year’s 2023 population and housing census, holding from May 3. NPC Chairman, Nasir Isa Kwarra, had said the need to provide the nation with accurate and reliable demographic data for policy formulation and planning for sustainable development could not…
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Presidential Transition Council (PTC) has reaffirmed the sanctity of the May 29 handover date for the incoming administration, stating that it had perfected arrangements for a hitch-free exercise. Meanwhile, the refurbishment of offices for the President and Vice President-elect had been completed, same with facilities at the Defence House. Also, personnel of the Department of…
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Some commercial bus drivers plying the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Wednesday embarked on a protest over alleged extortion by touts, known as ‘Agbero’ at Toll-Gate area of the express. Some of the commuters, who were left stranded by the drivers, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota that the protest was unfortunate as they…
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a suit brought before it against Sen. Elisha Abbo challenging his candidacy as the All Progressives Congress (APC) representative for Adamawa North Senatorial District in the last National Assembly election. Justice Inyang Okoro in a unanimous judgment of a five-member panel of Justices dismissed the suit for lacking in…
Sports
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Germany coach Hansi Flick has admitted his team have "a lot of work to do" to be ready for a tilt at the Euro 2024 title, just over a year before hosting the tournament. The four-time world and three-time European champions on Tuesday slumped to a 3-2 home defeat in a friendly against a Belgium…
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Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on Wednesday became the first managers to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. The two men locked horns during a period of intense rivalry starting in the 1990s, winning 16 English top-flight titles between them. Ferguson, 81, is the most successful…
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Ansu Fati's father Bori Fati said Wednesday he was annoyed with how Barcelona are treating his son and would prefer for the forward to move clubs. However, he confirmed the 20-year-old would prefer to stay and succeed at the Catalan giants, after coming through the youth system and becoming a fan favourite. "It annoys me…
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Tuesday scored his 100th international goal for the reigning world champions as they romped to a 7-0 friendly win over outclassed Curacao.
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Digital payments outfit, Visa, which is a worldwide partner of FIFA for the Women’s World Cup, has revealed that it decided to bring the trophy to Nigeria to inspire young girls, who may want to take to the sport.
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The Nigeria Navy Primary School, Ojo, has won the inaugural Commander NNS Beecroft Inter -School Championship, which ended at Navy Town Sports Complex, Ojo, at the weekend.
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The U.S. government has announced an increment for its non-migrant visa application fee effective from March 30.
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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced Umar Hussaini, a private lawyer to the late Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Dikko, to seven years’ imprisonment with an option of fine.
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Policymakers converge to discuss innovative solutions that can drive growth in early childhood literacy levels in Africa. NAIROBI, Kenya, 29 March 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The People’s Action for Learning (PAL) Network hosted a high-level regional policy dialogue under the theme “Evidence for Learning” today. The forum convened key stakeholders in the education sector alongside Regional Economic…
1 day ago
Get ready to experience a whole new wave of music with the highly anticipated rebrand and relaunch of Davido Music Worldwide (DMW). As the first home to the globally renowned superstar, Davido, DMW has been a trailblazer since its establishment in 2016, consistently delivering hits and managing successful operations. The first wave of talents to…
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Editorial
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The recent aerial incident in the Black Sea involving a U.S. drone and two Russian Sukhoi-27 fighter jets calls for critical reflections. Unknown to the larger global audience, the incident inclined the world towards a nuclear catastrophe..
Editor's Pick
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Organised Labour has suspended its proposed strike and picketing of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) offices over scarcity of naira notes. The industrial action was to begin today.
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President-Elect, Bola Tinubu, has cancelled his 71st birthday colloquium and instead fixed prayers for the country, his spokesman, Tunde Rahman, disclosed yesterday.
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The House of Representatives, yesterday, extended the implementation of the capital aspect of the 2022 budget and the supplementary appropriation for the last financial year.
Business
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The bears sustained dominance on the equities sector of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), following losses suffered by many blue-chip stocks, especially Dangote Cement and UAC of Nigeria (UACN), as market capitalisation dipped further by N341 billion.
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The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has estimated that the world will need around $35 trillion for transition technology by 2030, including improving efficiency, electrification, grid expansion and flexibility.
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Geregu Power Plc has stressed the need for the incoming government to give priority to the power sector and tackle issues impeding the growth of the industry over the years.
Columnists
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The Diya name is made popular in Nigeria by a young handsome boy born some 79 years ago to a family that hails from a small but historic town of Odogbolu in Ogun State with the name Donaldson Oladipupo.
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Policy development in civilised societies never occurs in a vacuum. There is always a trigger, which could be one or a combination of factors. These include, but are not restricted to, political, economic, social, technological, environmental, legal factors...
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After the February 2023 Presidential Election, many theories concerning the procedure of transmission of the elections arose. There were insinuations and conspiracy theories therefrom.
Guardian Life
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In a recent interview for the latest Rolling Stone cover story, Ed Sheeran opened up about his battles with depression, his new album "Subtract," and various other topics. One interesting insight the interview revealed was that Sheeran had initially wanted Jay-Z to feature on "Shape of You." He sent the song to the rapper, who…
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A couple living in Saint-Malo, France are awaiting a court verdict before going ahead to name their child “Hades”. Hades is a name made popular by the Greek mythological deity of the underworld. Kristina Desgres and Rodrigo Velasquez of Saint-Malo are the baby’s parent and they are yet to get court permission to name the…
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Jonathan Jacob Meijer, a serial sperm donor believed to have fathered 550 children, is facing a lawsuit from the Netherlands' Donorkind Foundation over allegations that his frequent donations are increasing the risk of accidental incest. The Telegraph reported Meijer is also accused of lying about the number of children he has fathered. A Dutch mother…
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The Nigeria Police has condemned the actions of one Habeeb Okikiola popularly known Portable in a viral video. Portable, according to the police, exhibited irrational behavior and hurled insults at officers carrying out their legal duty, an action that is punishable by the laws of Nigeria. Portable recently went live on Instagram showing when police…
Guardian TV
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In Nigeria, small and medium-scale enterprises account for more than 48% of the GDP and constitute more than 80% of the entire business sector.
However, their failure rate is very high as these businesses fold up between their 3rd and 5th year, these businesses fold up for several reasons, some because of profitability and some simply because of the harsh business environment. GuardianTV speaks with entrepreneurs about why businesses fail.
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In Nigeria, small and medium-scale enterprises account for more than 48% of the GDP and constitute more than 80% of the entire business sector.
However, their failure rate is very high as these businesses fold up between their 3rd and 5th year, these businesses fold up for several reasons, some because of profitability and some simply because of the harsh business environment. GuardianTV speaks with entrepreneurs about why businesses fail.
Tinubu will give Nigeria effective leadership – Buhari, Fire razes building in Lagos market and more
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The Super Eagles fulfilled their promise of revenge against Guinea-Bissau and we will be reviewing the game for you. Ayomide Sotubo dissects what we learned from the two fixtures on this episode of The Nutmeg.