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Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the leading strategic and development communications firm with offices in Abuja and Washington DC, Credo Advisory, Mrs. Awele Okigbo, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Relief International. A statement issued by Credo on Tuesday, which made the announcement, also noted that Relief International is an…
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Experts from various fields have emphasised the urgent need to prioritise investments in technology across all sectors to achieve inclusive economic growth
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Lagos never sleeps, and its nightlife sparkles brighter than Eko’s city lights. If you’re looking to vibe to Afrobeat, sip cocktails, or crave an exclusive lounge experience, Lagos delivers. Ready to hit the town? Here are the top spots to light up your night. Quilox Club Quilox isn’t just a club—it’s a lifestyle. Famous for…
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday, performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the Abia Airport project. In a speech at the event held at Ubaha-Nsulu in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area, Keyamo said that the project was upgraded from an airstrip to an international cargo airport. He described the airport…
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Kano State Government has spent N1.6 billion on the upgrading of slaughterhouses in 20 local government areas of the state. The project was executed through the State Agro-Pastoral Development Project(KSADP), in collaboration with development partners namely, Islamic Development Bank(IDB),Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Qatar Foundation. Other partners in the project were:King Salman Humanitarian and…
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The manufacturer of the recalled batch of Deekins Amoxycilin 500mg capsule is in custody, says the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the agency, confirmed this on Tuesday at a news conference in Lagos. On Dec. 11, NAFDAC notified the public of the recall of…
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To be honest, vacations aren’t always budget-friendly. Sometimes, your account balance is just looking funny, or your work schedule won’t let you breathe. But who says you need Dubai or the Maldives to unwind? You can still soft-life from the comfort of your home or local area without splurging on flight tickets. Here’s how to…
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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, says effective arms control requires strong legal framework, enduring partnerships, continuous training, resource allocation and shared sense of responsibility. Ribadu said this at a workshop on “Review of the Firearms Act of 1959”, organised by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised Sylvester Ezeokenwa as the national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), following a protracted leadership dispute. The commission’s decision comes in compliance with a recent Supreme Court judgment delivered on 27 November 2024, which settled the longstanding battle for APGA’s leadership. The legal struggle…
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President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu, has urged the Igbo to ensure that only quality men and women with outstanding pedigree are elected to the National Executive Committee (NEC) of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, come January 10, 2025. He explained that the Igbo are one of the leading lights of Africa and for that trajectory…
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Mexico has asked the United States to extradite the suspected mastermind behind the murder of journalist Javier Valdez after he was arrested on drug charges, the attorney general said. Damaso Lopez Serrano, known as "Mini Lic," is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of Valdez, an award-winning journalist and AFP contributor who covered the narcotics…