July 04
Nigeria: Nigeria Missing Out of the $110bn Global Bitumen Market, Senate
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...As Stakeholders support establishment of Bitumen Development Commission Read more »
Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Two-Storey Plaza Collapses in Amawbia Market
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MANY people were feared dead when a two-storey plaza collapsed at Eke Amawbia market in Awka South local government area of Anambra State. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Releases 44, 656 Bags of Rice, Maize, Others to FCT Residents
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Following the soaring food prices in the country and the lack of money to purchase same, the Federal Government has released 44,656 bags of assorted food items to residents of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Samoa Agreement Not Detrimental to Nigeria's Interest - Govt
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The Federal government has assured that the $150 billion Samoa Agreement which the country signed on June 28, 2024 at the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC, NIPCO Commission 12 CNG Stations in FCT, Lagos
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These CNG stations, according to NNPC Ltd, feature advanced reciprocating and hydraulic booster compressors Read more »
Nigeria: Obi Backs Dangote, Says Interest Rate Stifling Growth
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"We need to reverse course and only initiate policies that can lead to growth and the birth of a new Nigeria." Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Wins Bid to Host $5 Billion Africa Energy Bank
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The bank, according to the government, is expected to facilitate access to funding for energy projects, thereby catalysing economic growth and enhancing energy security Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Court Orders Judges to Quit Judicial Commissions Probing Ganduje's Administration
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Governor Yusuf appointed Farouk Adamu and Zuwaira Yusuf in April to the Judicial Commission of Inquiry he set up to probe former Governor Ganduje. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Warns Banks Not to Reject Mutilated Naira Notes
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The CBN shall not hesitate to apply strict sanctions on DMBs who are reported to have rejected deposits of Naira banknotes from the public, under any guise. Read more »
Nigeria: No State Can Pay New Minimum Wage Without Increase in Earnings - Oyebanji
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Mr Oyebanji said that whatever is going to be approved as the new minimum wage must reflect fiscal federalism, ability and capacity to pay Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirship Tussle - Bayero's Counsel Withdraws Legal Services
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The applicants are asking the court to restrain Aminu Ado Bayero, and four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye from parading themselves as emirs. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Stages Protest, Demands Unpaid Salaries, Renegotiation With Govt
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Mr Adeleye warned that if the government continues to disregard the union's demands, it might have no choice but to embark on another industrial action. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Has Lost More Lecturers Than Doctors to 'Japa' Syndrome - Minister
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The minister said despite the brain drain in the tertiary education sector, more private institutions are springing up to compete with the existing ones for the few lecturers… Read more »
Nigeria: Your Appointment Not Full-Time, Nigeria Minister Advises New Governing Council Members
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Mr Mamman said there have been reported cases of chairpersons of councils making extravagant demands like chartered aircraft to attend functions and a house in the capital city,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Inaugurates Economic Coordination Council, Targets Increased Oil Production, Power Generation
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"As a nation, it is so shameful that we are still generating 4.5GW of electricity." Read more »
Nigeria: Uniben Shuts Down Indefinitely Over Students' Protest
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The students, on Wednesday, took to the streets, blocking the ever-busy Benin-Ore Highway to protest weeks of power outage on campus. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Save 19-Yr-Old Lady From Killing Self After Lover Rejects Pregnancy
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Officers from the Ikorodu Area Command of the Lagos State Police have rescued a 19-year-old lady from a suicide attempt. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Reinstates Pro-Wike Lawmakers in Rivers
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The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt, in May, barred the lawmakers from parading themselves as members of the Rivers House of Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Flooding - 'Nature Taking Its Full Course': Commissioner Apologises to Lagosians
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The Lagos State Government has apologised to residents and commuters over the flooding that occurred in the state during the week, saying it is nature taking its full course on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Erik Ten Hag Signs New Deal At Man United
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Erik ten Hag has signed a contract extension that keeps him at Old Trafford until 2026, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: 'He Didn't Slap Me', Davido's Bodyguard Breaks Silence
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Segxy, the bodyguard of popular Nigerian singer Davido, has addressed recent allegations of being assaulted at his employer's wedding. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Guber - Withdraw Now, Okpebholo Counsels PDP's Ighodalo After Court Voided Primary
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Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC in the September 21 election in Edo State, Senator Monday "Akpakomiza" Okpebholo has hailed Thursday's judgment of a… Read more »
Nigeria: I've Not Dated Anyone Since 2008 - Falz
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"I am still single. In fact, single to stupor." Read more »
Nigeria: High Hopes As NDDC Organises Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit 2024
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The current NDDC management, since it was set up in August 2023, appeared to have successfully moved the commission away from scandals and internal wrangling which had bedevilled… Read more »
Nigeria: Six-Year Single Term for President, Govs Best for Nigeria's Democracy - Moghalu [interview]
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Former Director General of National Inland Waterways, Chief George Moghalu, in this interview, bears his mind on several national issues including the six-year single tenure being… Read more »