UN Sustainable Development Goals
11 Jun
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Nigeria's first naira-denominated Private Debt Fund in the name of FCMB-TLG
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Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid, is set to release his sixth album, Morayo, featuring Asake and 4 others. On November 18, 2024, the Don’t Dull crooner said he’s dropping the much-awaited album, Morayo on November 22, 2024. The album features great artistes globally such as Asake, Brent Faiyaz, Tiakola, Anais and Jazmine Sullivan.…
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A Kano Upper Shari’a Court on Monday dismissed the adultery charge filed against Auwal Danladi Sankara, the Commissioner for Special Duties in Jigawa State. Sankara, the son of Senator Danladi Sankara, who served in the last Senate, was accused of enticing a married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu, after both were allegedly caught by the Hisbah…
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Daniel Bwala, recently appointed Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, has denied lobbying for the position. Bwala, formerly a spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Council, clarified this during a Monday appearance on Channels Television's "Politics Today." Uncertain about President Bola Tinubu's reasons for selecting him, Bwala speculated it might…
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The US aviation giant Boeing sent out its first redundancy notifications on Monday as part of a previously announced plan to cut 10 percent of its global workforce. Boeing intends to cut almost 2,200 jobs in the US state of Washington, which is home to many of its oldest factories, according to a statement made…
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused the National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, of attempting to destabilize the South-West region. Adeleke also called on President Bola Tinubu to caution the former Kano State governor. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by his media aide, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke…
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In a recent display of his characteristic self-importance, former President Olusegun Obasanjo once again took to the public stage to bestow his unsolicited wisdom on leadership and governance in Nigeria. From his lofty perch, he blamed those who served after his tenure for the nation's myriad challenges. Unfortunately, the former leader's habit of casting aspersions…
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President Bola Tinubu has dismissed the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Dr. Chioma Ejikeme, just 13 months after her reappointment for a second four-year term. In a statement released on Monday by the Head of the Corporate Communications Unit of PTAD, Olugbenga Ajayi, the President announced the appointment of Tolulope Odunaiya…
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Over 3,000 military personnel from 25 African countries have gathered in Abuja, Nigeria, for the second edition of the African Military Games. The premier event aims to promote camaraderie, physical fitness, and regional collaboration among the continent's armed forces. The Games, beginning with a grand opening ceremony, will feature 19 disciplines, including athletics, football, basketball,…
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Following the influx of Tuaregs from the Republic of Chad and Benin into the northern part of the country, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has placed its officers on red alert. The foreigners, most of whom are believed by the NIS to be criminals, have caused tension in the northern part of the country, especially…
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The Federal Government on Monday moved to calm the nerves of governors and stakeholders who are worried about the proposed tax reform bills, particularly the new derivation-based model for Value-Added Tax (VAT) distribution. The government assured that the reforms will benefit all states fairly and are not targeted at any region. Chairman of the Presidential…