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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed a fine of ₦150 million on Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) found guilty of aiding the illegal distribution of mint naira notes to currency hawkers. CBN, in a circular issued on Friday and signed by Mohammed Olayemi, Acting Director of the Currency Operations Department, said it was concerned…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Saturday denied claims that it approved the use of Lung Detox Tea, which promotes smoking. In a statement on Saturday signed by Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, the agency clarified on its X handle that the application for approval of the product…
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The National Council on Information and National Orientation has resolved and approved that the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Nigerian Television Authority(NTA) and Voice of Nigeria (VON) should open offices in some selected countries. This is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 48th meeting of the council held from December 11…
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The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) has restored power supply to the Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River after 15 years of darkness. The people commended the Sen. Bassey Otu-led administration for keeping his campaign promise of restoring power supply to the council when elected. Mr. Innocent Inaku, PHEDC Branch Manager for Cross…
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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Saturday the statistics indicate "the best season" of his career as he brushed aside talk of tensions with some of his players. "Statistically, it's my best as a coach. Even if you (the media) criticise that there are lies invented, it's my best in terms of numbers, chances generated…
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Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has lamented the persistent menace of land encroachment within the school's perimeter fence, urging the state government to urgently intervene. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, disclosed this during his convocation address at the weekend, revealing that there are villages within the varsity's premises and pleading with the government to address…
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Four white rhinos have died in Zimbabwe after drinking from a sewage-polluted lake that is also the main supplier of water to the nearby capital, the wildlife authority said Saturday. Three zebra, four wildebeest, four fish eagles and several goats and cattle also died over the past week after drinking from Lake Chivero, 30 kilometres…
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A raging fire engulfed a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday night, trapping several worshippers inside. The incident occurred at about 9:30 pm at Wisdom Estate, Road 1G, Olohunda Road, in the Lagelu Local Government Area. Eyewitness accounts revealed that the church was hosting a Friday vigil when…
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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mohammed Ndarani, has urged Nigerians of all classes to return to farming to ensure food security in the country. Ndarani made this statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. He expressed concern over reports that no fewer than 26.5 million Nigerians…
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Egypt inaugurated a $500 million solar plant in the southern city of Aswan on Saturday as part of its push to boost renewable energy production after last summer's severe power outages. The Abydos Solar PV Plant, which was developed by Dubai-based energy company AMEA Power, has a capacity of 500 megawatts and was completed in…
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