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- July 1, 2024
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Governors, traditional strongholds and grassroots security
Last week, the alarm was raised of a plot by the Sokoto State Government to dethrone the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Sa’ad Abubakar 111. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, amplified the alarm when he sent a note of caution to Governor Ahmad Aliyu, against executing the plot. In his address at the North-west Peace and Security Summit held in Katsina, the VP reminded participants of the importance of the office of the Sultan as well…
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- July 1, 2024
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Euro 2024: Spain Not Afraid Of Germany — Rodri
Spain midfielder Rodri has said La Furia Roja are battle ready for Spain. The former champions thrashed Georgia 4-1 on Sunday night to set up a quarter-final meeting with the hosts. Read Also:Copa America: Argentina Coach Upbeat Messi Will Be Fit For Quarter-Final Rodri said, “It was a game of patience, with a very tight defence. The first time they managed to get to the goal, they scored. There were bad moments and with an unfortunate…
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- July 1, 2024
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PIND, U.S.-based group partner to tackle early warning signals – Flood
Following predictions from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) on expected floods, especially in the South-South region, the Foundation for Partnership Initiative in Niger Delta (PIND) in collaboration with a United States-based organisation, Fund For Peace, have started preparing stakeholders in the region on how to respond to flood problems. The organisation expressed concern on several complex problems in the region, ranging from flooding to poverty, environmental issues, and political crisis, among others. …
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- July 1, 2024
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Dangiwa flags off renewed hope housing programme in Delta
Warns contractors against abandoning work President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope affordable housing programme has been flagged off in Delta State by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, and Deputy Governor, Monday Onyeme, who performed the groundbreaking ceremony. Through the scheme, which is expected to be completed in three months, the President intends to provide decent and affordable housing to all Nigerians, create jobs, boost economic development, empower lives, and deliver hope to…
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- July 1, 2024
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Local flavours shine at corn festival
A culinary celebration of flavours, texture and arts at the Naija Corn Festival held, at the weekend, in Ikeja, Lagos, illuminated the importance of indigenous foods and the tourism potential of corn for Nigerian economy. A tourism development firm, Tourvant, with the aim of creating sustainable forms of tourism and promoting agri-tourism for Nigeria and Africa, introduced the corn evolutionary event named, “Naija Corn Festival,” to attract visitors from all over the world. According…
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W’Bank, UN, GAVI earmark $4 billion for healthcare in Nigeria
Global Fund invests $4.8b in HIV, TB, malaria response in 11 years The World Bank, United Nations (UN) and Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) have earmarked $4 billion (N5.6 trillion) to improve healthcare delivery services in the country. Also, the Global Fund has invested $4.8 billion in the fight against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Tuberculosis (TB) and malaria in the country since 2003, out of which over $2 billion (42 per cent) was…
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- July 1, 2024
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NCC confirms telecoms sector’s woes amid 25% GDP target
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), at the weekend, admitted that the telecoms sector is challenged and hoped that the issues are tackled headlong. Its Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Dr Aminu Maida, stated this when the operators, under the aegis of Association of Telecoms Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) hosted him in Lagos. Maida, who recognised the challenges faced in the industry, said although Nigeria has close to 200 million connected lines, more than half of…
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‘Nigeria must boost production to fix current inflationary pressures’
Director, Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr Muda Yusuf, has commended the recent Executive Order removing import duties, Valued-Added Tax (VAT), and excise duty on pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediate products, medical diagnostic equipment and machineries. Stressing that fiscal policy measures have much better prospects of addressing supply side challenges in the economy, if well targeted, he said boosting production is very vital to fixing the current inflationary pressures, driven largely…
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Crisis rocks NASME as council members petition EFCC, seek Yarima’s probe
Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) is in crisis, as some council members have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alleging misappropriation and conversion of $40,000 belonging to the association by its President, Abdulrasid Yarima. NASME is the umbrella body for all Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.Led by Mike Alade, a member of the Governing Council and National Publicity Secretary of NASME, the council members also filed…
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- July 1, 2024
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Oshoala’s Goal Secures Away Win For Bay FC
Asisat Oshoala scored the only goal which earned Bay FC a 1-0 win away to Racing Louisville, in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). It is a first goal for Oshoala since April which takes her tally for this season to three in 14 games league games. Also, it is now back-to-back wins for Bay FC who have won three of their last five games. Oshoala converted a 76th minute goal from the penalty spot to…
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