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15 Jan
The dearth of key infrastructure in several sectors of the economy has continued to limit Nigeria’s growth potential and worsened the state of local manufacturing, a sector faced with many problems.
1 Nov
The African Fighting Championship (AFC) said its vision is to position Nigeria on the global MMA stage and establish Abuja as Africa's premier destination for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Addressing journalists at the Velodrome, National Stadium, Abuja, on the sideline of the AFC 001 event, the Co-founders Raad Aswani and George Oladipupo Younes orchestrated the…
30 Oct
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has again lamented the high cost of energy, saying that it is a major challenge to the manufacturing sector in Nigeria. According to the President, MAN, Francis Meshioye, electricity alone accounts for over 35 per cent of manufacturers’ cost structure, adding that no business can be competitive with such…
30 Sep
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has signed an agreement with Itana, Nigeria’s first licensed digital economic zone management company, to provide funding for the development of Africa’s first digital economic zone. The project's budget is $100 million, according to a joint statement from AFC and Itana. The formalisation of this partnership took place yesterday in…
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Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has admitted to spending his state's money illegally by withdrawing his appeal from the Supreme Court. The appeal, No. SC/CV/1071/2024, was filed against the Appeal Court judgment declaring the 2024…
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Reactions continue to trail the proposed creation of 31 new states by the House of Representatives Constitutional Review Committee, sparking
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The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has said it will allow the law take its course following the police arrest of TikToker Olumide Ogunsanwo, popularly known as SeaKing303, for defaming the General Overseer of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye. In a statement, the Public Relations Unit, Office of The Principal Executive Assistant to the…
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Extrinsic aging refers to the premature aging of the skin due to exposure to the sun, pollution, smoking, and lifestyle, causing wrinkles, skin slack and hyperpigmentation. Whereas intrinsic aging is genetically predetermined, extrinsic aging is, for the most part, preventable. With specific targeted strategies, you can greatly minimise the signs of extrinsic ageing and retain…
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Valentine’s Day calls for something special, something that says, "You are very special." If you're searching for the perfect gift to wow her, consider these elegant and thoughtful options that blend luxury with sentiment. Scented candles Set the mood with a collection of scented candles. Get them in different shapes and sizes. You may even…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared four associates of Lagos drug kingpin Alhaji Suleiman Aremu Ganiu
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Content creation has moved past the time when all it took was some great ideas and ring lights in 2025. You want your videos crisp and very clear if you really need to up your visibility count and audience, so thanks to some video editing tools that are going to make that a reality with…
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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday, visited the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State over the power outage running for over 107 days. The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) in March and October 26, 2024 disconnected power supply at the hospital due to accumulated debts. The IBEDC for the third time in…
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A university professor from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Philip Adetiloye, has said that the urge to bridge the educational gap between the North and the South was one of the hidden objectives for initiating the National Youth Service in 1972, saying that objective has been achieved and can no longer be…
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Bayero University, Kano (BUK) is spending over N100,000 to host dignitaries including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its 39th convocation ceremony. The four-day staggered event begins on Wednesday, 12th, with the award of degrees, diplomas, and certificates, while the grand finale, fixed for Saturday, 14th February 2025, with the award of an honorary degree. Vice…