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Air Peace Distances Itself From Labour Leader Ajaero’s Arrest, Says Previous Petition Resolved

Air Peace has distanced itself from Joe Ajaero’s arrest, clarifying that a 2023 petition has long been resolved.

1 month ago

Ex-EFCC Prosecutor Calls on NBA President Osigwe to Tackle Bar Disunity, Judiciary’s Conflicting Court Orders

Ex-EFCC prosecutor Johnson Ojogbane has urged NBA President Afam Osigwe to address disunity at Bar and restore the judiciary's credibility

1 month ago

At Least 21 Dead, 70 Injured As Crowded Market Shelled In Sudan, Doctors Network Blames RSF

Shelling by the Rapid Support Forces kills 21 and injures over 70 in a Sudanese market, worsening the humanitarian crisis.

1 month ago

Finance Minister Wale Edun Refutes VAT Increase, Affirms Rate Remains at 7.5%

Finance Minister Wale Edun has dismissed reports of VAT increase, confirming the rate remains at 7.5%, as per tax laws.

1 month ago

Tinubu Mourns Victims Of Niger State Petrol Tanker Explosion, Pledges Support

President Tinubu has mourned the 48 lives lost in the Niger State petrol tanker explosion, pledging enhanced road safety efforts.

1 month ago

‘Brazen Act of Lawlessness, Intimidation’: Labour Criticises Arrest of NLC President Joe Ajaero

The NLC has denounced the arrest of Joe Ajaero as lawless, citing lack of legal warrant for the arrest

1 month ago

Nigeria’s Secret Police Arrest Labour Leader Ajaero at Abuja Airport

NLC President Ajaero was arrested by DSS at Abuja Airport on Monday, just before his official trip to the UK.

1 month ago

Manufacturing Sector’s Contribution to Nigeria’s GDP Falls Amid Economic Reforms, Says Organised Private Sector

Experts have urged the federal government to address policies affecting manufacturing, as the sector’s GDP contribution continues to decline.

1 month ago

Abuja To Receive Solar Electrification, Water Supply Boost As FCTA Signs MoU with Chinese Firms

FCTA, under Minister Wike, has signed MoUs with CCECC and CGCOC to deliver solar power and water supply infrastructure.

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Alake: $1bn Kogi Steel Project To Bring Jobs, Foreign Exchange, Economic Independence For Nigeria

Dele Alake has praised the iron-ore-to-steel venture in Kogi as a game-changer for Nigeria’s industrialisation and trade balance.

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