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Stakeholders in the environmental and construction industry have stated that the growth and success of future cities in Africa depend on urban planning and development. The stakeholders stated this at the second edition of the Future Cities-Africa Green Building Summit 2024, organised by the Green Building Council of Nigeria (GBCN) with the theme; "Building Resilient…
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The Energy Transparency Initiative (ETI) has refuted claims that Rep. Philip Agbase, the Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, has assumed the role of an advocate for the Dangote Refinery. The allegation was made in a statement by one Mr Ganzallo Gbenga, who was said to be the convener of ETI, and the programme…
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NATCOMs appeals as telcos become overwhelmed AS expected, barred telephone subscribers have besieged various outlets of telecoms operators with the hope of getting their lines unbarred. Defying the lack of vehicles on the road due to another challenge of fuel crises, as early as 7am, Monday, subscribers were seen converged at several outlets of telecoms…
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US President Joe Biden announced plans Monday for urgent reforms to the conservative-dominated Supreme Court, in a bold but long-shot move as he seeks to make a mark in his last six months in power. The 81-year-old Democrat is calling for a constitutional amendment to reverse the Supreme Court's recent ruling backing Donald Trump's claims…
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At least 42 people have been killed in a land feud between tribes in northwestern Pakistan, officials said on Monday, during days of fighting with machine guns and mortars. Inter-family feuds are common in Pakistan but they can be particularly protracted and violent in the mountainous northwestern region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where communities abide by…
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said there will be a five-hour power interruption for subscribers on the Abuja Distribution Company (DisCo). The General Manager (GM) Public Affairs of TCN, Ndidi Mbah made the announcement in a statement shared on the company's X account on Monday morning. "The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) hereby…
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The Ndinne pair of the Big Brother Naija season nine show have emerged as the winner of the first custodian challenge. The duo won the challenge held on Sunday night when 14 pairs of 24 housemates got into the house. READ ALSO:Supa Komando Unveils Inspiring New ‘Fire On Naija’ TV Commercial With this, the pair…
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Rep. Alhassan Doguwa, Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), has urged the National Assembly to undertake reforms by amending laws to allow INEC to conduct local government elections. This, he said, would ensure better governance at both state and local government levels. Doguwa said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.…
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Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has directed Vice Chancellors to ensure the security and safety of staff and students in their domain. This is contained in a circular issued by the Acting Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, dated July 28 and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday. The minister…
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Nigeria's leading beverage manufacturer, Seven Up Bottling Company, has launched a new consumer-centric TV commercial for its vibrant and award-winning innovative energy drink brand, Supa Komando. The commercial themed ‘Fire On Naija’, was unveiled during the Big Brother Naija season 9 premiere on Sunday, 28th July 2024 featuring OAP and hype man, Do2tun ‘The Energy…
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A Professor of Law, Samson Erugo (SAN), says workers of the Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) remain legitimate employees of the respective states where they operate. Erugo disclosed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He was reacting to the fate of the employees of the LCDAs in…