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President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, gave a stark warning on Nigeria’s import-dependence recently. Speaking at the Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa retreat, Adesina said the decision by Nigeria’s government to allow massive food importation risks destroying its agriculture.
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The Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has said that 2,517 houses and shops were either completely or partially destroyed by flood which ravaged 33 communities in the state. Mr. Ibrahim Nalado, the Deputy Director, Relief and Rehabilitation of the agency, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday…
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The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide has advised Minister of Petroleum,(Gas), Heineken Lokpobiri, to set aside his governorship aspirations and focus on his ministerial responsibilities. The IYC alleged that Lokpobiri is more focused on building support for his Bayelsa State governorship bid than on effectively executing his duties. The statement, signed by top IYC officials,…
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Mr. Sesi Whingah, the lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency in the House of Representatives, has assured his constituents that Nigeria borders will soon be opened for commercial activities. Whingah gave the assurance during a Badagry Stakeholders and Youth Engagement organized by his office on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the engagement had…
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Suspected hackers have taken over the official Facebook page of Kano State Hisbah Board. The hackers have seized the opportunity to nude pictures and other content. The Guardian learnt the development came to the knowledge of Hisbah a few days ago when the page was inundated with illicit images negating what the agency stands for.…
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The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a man for allegedly pushing his 47-year-old younger brother to death. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. Hundeyin said that the case was reported to the police on Aug. 24, at about 6.40 a.m.…
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Women members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have rejected the selection of the former Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Lois Emmanuel, as the party's Women Leader. The decision of the party to impose her on the women in the state Congress that took place yesterday in the Jolly Nyame Stadium has sparked discussions within…
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Nigeria and Indonesia have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance palm oil production and market expansion, aiming to reduce reliance on traditional methods and boost smallholder farmers’ income. The MoU was signed by the National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) and the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) in Abuja. Ambassador, Alphonsus…
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Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, seized a large consignment of donkey skins intended for export, along with other prohibited items valued at N8 billion in July 2024. Comptroller Kola Oladeji, in charge of the Unit, disclosed this to journalists in Ikeja on Friday, July 30, revealing that…
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A group, Concerned Parents and Educators (CPE), has pleaded with the Federal Government (FG) to review the age restrictions placed on candidates planning to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, had said on a live television programme that the FG had decided to peg the West African…
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Equity investors gained a total of N349 billion week-on-week, as the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.(NGX) market capitalization appreciated by 0.63 per cent to close the week. Specifically, the All-Share Index closed at 96,579.54 points, having opened at 95,973.45 points, while the market capitalization, which opened at N55.129 trillion, closed at N55.478 trillion. The positive performance was…