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The Igbo cherish burying their deceased in their ancestral homesteads, but appeasing gunmen before doing so now has become an “industry” where millions of naira are raked in by non-state actors.
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The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has increased all port rates and dues from seven per cent to 15 per cent in its first tariff adjustment in 32 years.
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The crisis within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a fresh twist yesterday as the Tom Ikimi-led disciplinary committee summoned National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, and 10 others for interrogation regarding petitions filed against them.
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Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, in this interview, addresses sundry issues in the air transport sector, including the controversial creation of more state-owned airports, stalled concession plan, and perennial extortion at the facilities.
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President Bola Tinubu and billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, have heaped praises on the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, on his 65th birthday, describing him as Nigeria’s best export to the world and one of Africa’s finest leaders.
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Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned the Federal Government against embarking on any increase in electricity tariff this year, saying it will be inimical to the competitiveness of Nigerian products and businesses and further exacerbate the impact of the high cost of production, worsen inflationary pressure and lead to further closure of more private businesses.
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In the face of the seeming collapse of Ebubeagu, the joint security network of five southeastern states, the launching of a special security operation codenamed ‘Udo Ga-Achi’ by Governor Charles Soludo reportedly to confront the escalating insecurity in Anambra State is a welcome development.
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President Bola Tinubu has called on those entrusted with leadership positions in Africa to translate ideas into tangible actions that would impact the well-being of Africans.
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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr Chinyere Almona, has expressed surprise over the abrupt implementation of the newly introduced four per cent Customs Processing Charge (CPC), which took effect on February 4.