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12 Dec 2023
Anticipation of year-end yuletide rally spurred transactions yesterday, as the equities market extended gains from the previous session, causing market capitalisation to rise further by N70 billion.
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Mr. Bullah Bi-Allah, the Director of Information, Secretary, Research and Information (SR&I), National Assembly, has denied the purported budget presentation by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. Bi-Allah said this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday following the news making the round that the president was billed to present the budget on Wednesday, Nov. 27.…
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The world's oldest man, Briton John Tinniswood, has died aged 112 at the care home where he lived in Southport, northwest England, Guinness World Records said on Tuesday, quoting his family. Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, and died on Monday. He became the world's oldest man in April following the death…
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Russia said on Tuesday it had detained a British man it captured fighting for Ukraine in Kyiv's offensive into Russia's western Kursk region. A court in the region said it had on Monday ordered James Scott Rhys Anderson be remanded in custody, alleging he had "participated in armed hostilities on the territory of the Kursk…
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Within the next few months, Mama Femi, who died at the ripe age of 93, will be buried. Mama was a well-known educationist in her day, and her extensive and significant contributions to Nigeria's educational system won her respect and recognition all around the nation. She established one of Nigeria's most prestigious schools in the…
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TikTok has launched the second phase of its #SaferTogether digital safety initiative in Nigeria, partnering with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Data Science Nigeria (DSN). The initiative, which began in 2022, aims to improve digital safety in Nigeria by educating parents, teachers, and guardians on how to help young people safely navigate…
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The former Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has criticised his successor, Monday Okpebholo, for shutting down the state's e-governanc
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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State said that all the state-owned media establishments will now become independent companies. The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Engr. Jude Okpor, stated this in a press briefing on Tuesday, saying the governor approved the ceding of the state media outfits during the Executive Council Meeting. The media outlets,…
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That magical time of the year is here again—Christmas! The streets are already glowing with fairy lights, and I’m sure you can hear sound of carols rehearsals filling the air. Now, the pressure to find the perfect gifts is real. But don’t worry, Lagos is home to some of the best markets where you can…