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The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Tasiu Al’amin-Roba, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA), to Cabinet office and one Abdulkadir Muhammad for alleged diversion of the state’s pallaiatives.
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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says the NMDPRA Industry Sustainability Initiative (NISI) will create over 575 billion dollars in capital investment opportunities for Nigeria, through decarbonisation of operations.
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Kano State Government has uncovered a warehouse where food items meant for palliatives were being diverted in the state.
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The Federal Government has disbursed N135.4 billion to States and the FCT, after the second Independent Assessment of Results achieved under the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES).
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kaduna State Command , says its operatives have arrested 90 suspects and dismantled 13 illicit drug joints in Kaduna.
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The Philippines said Sunday more than 135 Chinese vessels were "swarming" a reef off its coast, describing the boats' growing presence as "alarming".
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Nine people were killed and more than a dozen injured in an attack on a gold mine in northern Peru, authorities said on Saturday.
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Israel carried out deadly bombardments in Gaza on Sunday as international calls mounted for greater protection of civilians and the renewal of an expired truce with Palestinian militant group Hamas.
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The military leaders of Burkina Faso and Niger said Saturday they would quit the G5 anti-jihadist force in Africa's Sahel region, the latest blow to the fight against insurgents in one of the world's most troubled zones.
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At least three people were killed and dozens wounded in a bomb attack on a Catholic mass in the insurgency-plagued southern Philippines on Sunday, with President Ferdinand Marcos blaming "foreign terrorists".
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President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is taking significant step towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future by pioneering initiative to deploy a fleet of 100 electric buses.
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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the focus of his administration is to make the state Nigeria’s entertainment and creative hub. Obaseki said this during a panel session at the Edo State ...
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WEMA Bank, in partnership with the Federal Government, recently commenced the virtual training in the FGN/ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme for Micro-, Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises MSMEs.
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African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) has asked for a proper investment plan as the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) seek a $575 billion funding for decarbonisation.
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The Senate Committee on Appropriation has declared that the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N27.5 trillion is in tune with the yearnings of Nigerians. This was even as Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi...
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The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE), Abuja Chapter, has called on youths to pursue a career in Mechanical Engineering to advance the technological development of the country.
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The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed a Nigerian, Mr. Babatunde A. Ahonsi as the United Nations’ Resident Coordinator in Türkiye, with the host government’s approval.
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revalidated the safety of aircraft in the operations of United Nigeria Airline (UNA) and granted its wet-leased airplane approval to return to skies following the embarrassing episode in Asaba last Sunday.
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In a groundbreaking initiative, the Nollywood Workshop - Benin City Edition brought together six filmmakers from Nigeria and six from the prestigious German film school, Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, for a four-week collaborative endeavour.
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A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos has summoned the acting Director-General, National Commission against the Proliferation of Arms, Light Weapons and Pipeline Vandalism (NATCOM), Mr. Adejare Nurudeen Adegbenro...
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The Project Management Institute (PMI) Salary Survey has revealed that certified project managers in Nigeria earned 60 per cent more than their non-certified counterparts,
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A consultant psychiatrist at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr. Olajumoke Koyejo, has raised concern over the growing rate of psychoactive substance use among the youths, noting that about 300 patients in the hospital were diagnosed of substance use.
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The Palace of the Olowu of Owu-Kuta kingdom was agog with celebration as the new Akeweje Hon. Michael Msuaan MON, and his wife, 'Yeye Akeweje' Mrs Joy Msuaan were installed as ‘Akeweje' and 'Yeye Akeweje' of Owu-Kuta kingdom in Osun state.
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First occupier of Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. Professorial Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies, University of Lagos, Professor Sunday Adebisi, has enjoined government at all levels in Nigeria to embrace everythingprenuership.
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There was outrage in Enugu Statefollowing the locking of guests and staff of some hotels by tax collectors from Enugu State Internal Revenue Service on tax drive on Friday.
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The AdesadeOganjugbe Family of Otara land in Igboye Town of Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Epe, Lagos State and Human Rights Monitoring Agenda (HURMA Global Resource Initiative) have called on the Lagos State Governor, Mr. BabajideSanwo-Olu..
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The people of Oriire Local Council in Oyo State have been thrown into a mourning over the death of the three monarchs from the area on Friday night.
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University of Benin Alumni Association (UBAA), Lagos branch, tomorrow, will celebrate some of her best who have distinguished themselves in their various callings and contributed immensely to the body.
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World Fintech And Banking Industry Stakeholders will converge on London, United Kingdom (UK) for this year’s edition of the Global Reputation Forum (GRF)/Reputable Banks and Fintech Awards & Conferences (RBFA) from December 8 - 9, 2023..
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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has been honoured with an award of selfless service to humanity by the Council of Bishops in Nigeria. He was honoured alongside the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his Cross River State, Borno State, Oyo and Ogun State counterparts, Bassy Otu, Prof.…