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Police Say IGP Egbetokun’s Stay in Office Legal

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed IGP Egbetokun’s tenure adheres to constitutional law, not violating retirement age rules.

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Nigerians Decry 50% Petrol Price Hike As Rising Cost of Living Bites

Nigeria's government has faced criticism for failing to plan adequately for subsidy removal, leading to higher cost of living.

2 months ago

Lagos State Signs MoU With Chinese Firm For Green Line Rail Mass Transit Project

Lagos State Government has signed an MoU with China Harbour Engineering Company to implement the 68km Green Line Rail project

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Bank of Industry Raises €1.43bn With 42.5% Oversubscription, Largest Syndication In Its History

BOI has achieved €1.43 billion loan syndication to support Nigeria's private sector and development goals.

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Thabo Mbeki Advocates for Conscious Political Decisions to Achieve Unity in Diversity in Africa

Former South African President Mbeki has urged African leaders to make deliberate political choices to foster unity across diverse populations.

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NYSC Confirms Corps Members Will Receive Increased Allowances with New Minimum Wage Rollout

Brig. Gen. Yushau Ahmed has assured corps members of allowance increases in line with civil servants' improved pay.

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Oando’s IOC Acquisitions Game-Changing, Signal New Era for Nigeria’s Oil Sector, Says Lokpobiri

Deputy oil minister Lokpobiri has called Oando’s successful acquisition of Eni’s assets a turning point for Nigeria’s oil-and-gas future.

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Nigeria Joins ICAO’s PKD and PKI to Enhance Passport Ranking, Ease Border Controls

Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo has announced Nigeria's integration into ICAO’s security infrastructure, aiming to enhance passport ranking, streamline international travel.

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Ondo Government To Sink 54 Boreholes In Rural Communities, Install Solar Lights To Combat Crime

Ondo State plans to provide 1,600 solar lights, 54 boreholes, rural road networks to enhance grassroots development and community safety.

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NNPP Dissolves Party Executives in Taraba, Benue, Oyo, Bauchi, and Gombe, To Appoint Caretaker Committees

NNPP NWC dissolved executive committees in Taraba, Benue, Oyo, Bauchi, Gombe states, aiming to reposition the party ahead of elections.

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Tony Okocha Dismisses Tonye Cole As ‘Stranger’ In Rivers State Politics

Tony Okocha has criticised Tonye Cole’s involvement in Rivers APC, calling him a political outsider and questioning his commitment.

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Army Chief Lagbaja Highlights Data Management As Key To Military Efficiency, Operational Success

Army Chief Lagbaja has underlined the importance of adapting data management to enhance the Nigerian Army’s effectiveness

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FCCPC Denies Price Control Intent, Clarifies Its Directive Aimed At Curbing Exploitation

FCCPC has asserted that its recent directive targets exploitative practices and anti-competitive behaviours, not direct price control.

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Bank of Industry Commits N2bn Loan to Strengthen Imose Technologies’ Manufacturing Capabilities

BOI has committed to supporting Imose Technologies' expansion, aiming to enhance local production of laptops, tablets, and mobile phones.

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Nigeria Signs Two MoUs With Chinese Firm For Electric Tricycle Assembly

Nigeria has signed two MoUs with Mutual Commitment Company focused on local electric tricycle assembly, supporting Nigeria’s renewable energy goals.

2 months ago

Canadian Government Supports Nigeria with $23m in Building Oxygen Plants

Canadian High Commissioner James Christoff has announced Canada’s $23m contribution to oxygen plants in Nigeria, enhancing healthcare through UNICEF collaboration.

2 months ago

Electoral Reform: Appellate Court Seeks Constitutional Amendments To Safeguard Governors From Deputies’ Disqualification

The Appeal Court has recommended constitutional changes to ensure a governor's election remains valid, even if his deputy is disqualified.

2 months ago

Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Among Six Indicted by US for Deadly Israel Attack

The US has indicted six Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, on charges related to the deadly 7 October Israel attack.

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Otedola Celebrates Dangote Refinery As Petrol Production Begins, Praises Tinubu’s Role In Milestone Achievement

“The days of bowing to foreign powers for our fuel needs are over,” says Femi Otedola.

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Kogi State Governor Mourns Passing of ‘Reservoir Of Knowledge’ Hajia Dada Yar’Adua, Pays Tribute to Her Legacy

Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo praised the late Hajia Dada Yar’Adua for her pivotal role in shaping influential Nigerian figures.

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