AGORA
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UNEP’s United for Efficiency have partnered with the Federal Government to launch the implementation of the project titled Abating Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Obsolete RAC Equipment In Ghana and Nigeria* (AGORA) to boost the refrigerator and air conditioner (AC) market in Nigeria. According to a report on the…
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Tijani, whose address was not provided, is charged with conspiracy, housebreaking and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Iyabo Oladoyin, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on Dec. 2, at noon at Obokun Market, Eleyele, Ibadan. Oladoyin said that the defendant broke into the premises of Beaux Foods…
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Clothe sellers in Arab Road Market, in Kubwa, Abuja, on Thursday complained of poor patronage , sis days to Christmas. The retailers in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) blamed the low sales on the current hardship being experienced fin the country. Mr David Onyebueke, a dealer in children’s’ clothes…
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Living rent-free as an adult can come with its challenges, no matter how kind or accommodating your host might be. To keep the peace and avoid conflicts, there are certain unwritten rules you should follow. After all, being a great guest isn’t just about enjoying free shelter, it’s about showing gratitude and respect. Here are…
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The House of Representatives will present a total of N704.91 million to President Tinubu on December 31, 2024, for the welfare of vulnerable Nigerians affected by the economic challenges from the removal of the petrol subsidy. This follows a resolution by the House on July 18 to donate 50 per cent of their salaries for…
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The Edo State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared its support for the preliminary report of the State Asset Verification and Vehicle Recovery Committee, which allegedly indicted Asue Ighodalo. The Chairman of the Edo State APC, Mr Jarrett Tenebe, argued that the committee's findings aligned with his recent stance on allegations…
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Katsina State Governor, Dr Dikko Radda, has said his administration plans to construct a state-owned pharmaceutical manufacturing company—a first of its kind in northern Nigeria. Radda also said more than N5 billion has been invested to improve healthcare infrastructure and services since his administration came on board over a year ago. The governor spoke Wednesday…
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Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Deputy Senate President of the 9th Senate and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections, has declared that the era where few leaders compile names of would-be party executive is over. Addressing APC leaders, stakeholders and members in Sapele, Omo-Agege vowed to uphold fairness and transparency…
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A court on Thursday sentenced a French man to 20 years jail for committing and orchestrating the mass rapes of his now former wife Gisele Pelicot with dozens of strangers, but her children expressed disappointment at what they saw as overly-lenient sentences for the other men convicted.
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued an order to transfer regulatory oversight of Lagos State’s electricity market to the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). This move aligns with the provisions of the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) and the Electricity Act 2023 (EA 2023). The EA 2023 mandates…