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Former Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Alhaji Idi Farouk, has described Dangote Oil Refinery as Nigeria’s pride that must be guided against any sabotage. Farouk, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday, advised President Bola Tinubu to ensure his directive on the refinery were fully implemented.…
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The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, in a significant move to modernise the legislative framework in the state, has passed the Rivers State Commissions of Inquiry Bill 2024. The development aims to repeal the outdated Rivers State Commissions of Inquiry Law, Cap 30, Laws of Rivers State, 1999, and re-enact a…
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The National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) is set to collaborate with various organizations to leverage technology and make blood donation more easily accessible and convenient for Nigerians. The initiative aims to promote the use of technology and innovation to increase blood donation in the country. The Guardian reports that NACETEM is an agency under…
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The Lagos State government has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to enhance its revenue generation capabilities in partnership with the Organised Private Sector (OPS), the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). This collaboration focuses on harnessing digitisation and e-governance to drive economic growth while safeguarding citizens' data in…
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Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in the evolution of its mining sector, with untapped potential waiting to be transformed into prosperity. However, this transition requires bold reforms, collaborative efforts, and strategic thinking to overcome systemic challenges. Speaking at the recent Nigerian Mining Week held in Abuja from November 18 to 20, 2024, I outlined…
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The Police Command in Edo has detained a 40 year-old Monday Obakpian for alleged rape of a 14 year-old girl. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Benin. He said that Obakpian, a resident of Odo quarters in Ibillo, Akoko Edo Local Government Area of…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that Nigeria secured $1.27bn in foreign capital from BRICS countries by June 2024, a significant increase from the $438.72m recorded during the same period in 2023. The BRICS bloc consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with newer members Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab…
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Two Lille fans were stabbed during an attack carried out by dozens of Bologna supporters before the two teams' Champions League fixture, the French Ligue 1 club said on Wednesday. In a statement, Lille said the two fans "received medical treatment" after the attack outside a bar in the northern Italian city late on…
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Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario faces "months" on the sidelines after breaking his ankle in Saturday's 4-0 win at Manchester City, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou said. The Italy international needed treatment after a first-half collision with City winger Savinho at the Etihad but was able to finish the game. The 28-year-old, who had surgery on Monday,…
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Judiciary workers, under the auspices of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River State chapter, began a two-week warning strike over matters bordering on personnel welfare and unmet demands by the state government. In a strike notice signed by the Chairman, His Worship Godwin Onah, and Secretary, Solomon Abuo, today, November 27, 2024, the…