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Govt unveils new battery guideline
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Environmental (Battery Control) Regulations 2024, aimed at tackling the challenges associated with battery waste management in the country. The battery control regulations were launched on Thursday in Abuja at an event organised by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency with support from the Nigerian Energy Support Read More
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Adamawa to reconstruct demolished Jimeta shopping complex with N19.7bn
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has budgeted N19.7bn for the reconstruction of the Jimeta shopping complex in Yola, the state capital. The Jimeta shopping complex constructed in 1996 was demolished by the present administration on the grounds that the structures were outdated and that the market needed to be expanded to accommodate more businesses. While briefing journalists Read More
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Buni, Saudi Arabia bank discuss Yobe’s economic agenda
The Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, has started talks with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, the President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, on potential areas of collaboration and support between the state government and the bank. In a statement by the Director General Media and Press Affairs, Mamman Mohammed, he noted Read More
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UNIJOS appoints Taye Obateru professor of journalism, cultural studies
The management of the University of Jos, Plateau State, has appointed a Vanguard newspaper’s former correspondent, Taye Obateru, as Professor of Journalism and Cultural Studies, Platforms Africa reports. Obateru is the twin brother of a former spokesperson for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Dr Kennie Obateru. Meanwhile, friends and colleagues have taken to social Read More
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NAFDAC, others warn on dangers of contaminated foods
The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control has warned the public over the dangers of consuming contaminated and improperly stored foods. The Bauchi State Coordinator of the agency, Dr. Paul Kamai issued the warning in the wake of the tragic incidents involving several people who died after consuming Lalo (a local leafy vegetable), Read More
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- August 29, 2024
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Ajax advance in style but Chelsea made to sweat
Former European champions Ajax, Chelsea and FCSB all survived qualifying in lesser European competitions on Thursday. Four-time champions Ajax cruised through in the second-tier Europa League. Kian Fitz-Jim, Kenneth Taylor and Brian Brobbey scored as Ajax beat Jagiellonia from Poland, 3-0, to follow a comfortable victory in the first leg in Bialystok and advance 7-1 Read More
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Egbetokun mourns Akwa Ibom CP, Ayilara
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has expressed his profound sorrow following the deaths of two esteemed senior police officers, Retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police Philip Maku and Commissioner of Police, Abdulwaheed Ayilara. Egbetokun described their deaths as a great loss to both their families and the Nigeria Police Force. His condolence message was contained Read More
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Restrained and scared – the £100k schools failing vulnerable children
A pupil who says she was repeatedly restrained took her independent special school to court.Read More
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Minister faults varsities huge electricity bill
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman on Thursday called for cheaper electricity rates for universities and other tertiary institutions in the country. Reacting to the disconnection of the entire campus of the University of Lagos by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company despite paying an outstanding debt of N180 million, the minister, while speaking at Read More
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Aradel to acquire NNPC, TotalEnergies oil fields
Aradel Holdings Plc, an indigenous energy company, through its subsidiary, Aradel Energy Limited, has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire the 100 per cent interest in the Olo and Olo West marginal fields from TotalEnergies EP Nigeria and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. The Olo and Olo West Fields were formerly part Read More
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