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21 Oct
The controversy involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other parties, which erupted in June 2024, appears to have subsided, with Dangote clarifying that no new legal actions have been initiated. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote clarified in a statement issued on October 21, 2024, that no fresh…
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Chancellor and founder of Igbinedion University Okada (IUO), Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, has said the university is at
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Frank Lampard's first game as Coventry manager ended in a 2-2 draw as Victor Torp's late penalty rescued the former England star from a debut defeat against Cardiff on Saturday. Lampard has taken charge of Championship side Coventry on a two-and-a-half year contract after his long-serving predecessor Mark Robins was surprisingly sacked on November 7.…
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The Nile University of Nigeria has awarded full postgraduate scholarships to its top five overall best-graduating students. This was announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dilli Dogo, during the institution's 12th convocation ceremony in Abuja, where over 1,800 undergraduate and postgraduate students graduated. The top five students include three perfect scorers: David Arungbemi (Computer Engineering), Chinomso…
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A group of young investors under the Abral Development Initiative (ADI) has partnered with the Kwara State government to launch a briquette made from organic raw materials, serving as an alternative to traditional charcoal. Speaking at the flag-off of the Universal Climate Initiative (UCI) in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area of the state, the group's…
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No fewer than 2,500 small scale business owners have accessed the N50,000 Federal Government’s loan scheme in Sokoto state. Hajiya Habiba Sambawa, the Manager of Bank of Industry (BOI) in-charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States, disclosed this at a town hall meeting organized on Friday in Sokoto. Sambawa said the support was part of…
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The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Tony Okocha as its party chairman. Okocha was elected during a delegate congress conducted through a voice vote and presided over by Dr. Adoye Omale, who represented the party's national secretariat. Other positions filled during the state delegates' congress included Deputy Chairman, State…
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The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) has elected Mr. Lukman Dauda, the Managing Director of Evans Publishers Limited, as its president. Dauda was elected at the just concluded Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place in Ikeja, Lagos. He defeated Mr. Sunday Obiyinka, the Chairman of Extension Publishers, in a keen contest that was adjudged free…
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Stakeholders have challenged leadership recruitment processes across Africa, especially on the political front. They have therefore called for more actions in support of initiatives aimed at liberating African minds across all sectors to rise to the challenge of repositioning Africa as a moral and technological superpower in the spirit of the African Renaissance. The call…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, alleged a grand plan by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, some members of the opposition parties of plotting a media trial to discredit his victory in the 21 September governorship election. This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua in Benin City. The governor…
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The Alumni Association of the Bauchi State College of Agriculture has asked the government to name the institution after former President Goodluck Jonathan to pave the way for more development and special interventions. The Association said this on Saturday at a press conference. The President of the Association, Sani Mu'azu explained that the major reason…