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- January 4, 2025
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Rainoil executive inspires Delta kids in festive party
The Group Executive Director of Rainoil Limited, Godfrey Ogbechie, hosted 1,500 children at the Idumuje-Ugboko Children Christmas Party, an annual celebration aimed at fostering joy and inspiration in the Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. The information was disclosed in a statement, highlighting the event’s focus on promoting education and creating lasting memories
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The Group Executive Director of Rainoil Limited, Godfrey Ogbechie, hosted 1,500 children at the Idumuje-Ugboko Children Christmas Party, an annual celebration aimed at fostering joy and inspiration in the Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. The information was disclosed in a statement, highlighting the event’s focus on promoting education and creating lasting memories
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- January 4, 2025
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2025 budget: FG to support farmers with N132bn
The Federal Government has allocated N132bn to support farmers and farming activities in 2025. This allocation disclosed in the 2025 Appropriation Bill forms part of a broader plan under the National Agricultural Development Fund, aimed at tackling poverty, low productivity, and limited access to resources, which have long hindered agricultural growth in Nigeria. The NADF,
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The Federal Government has allocated N132bn to support farmers and farming activities in 2025. This allocation disclosed in the 2025 Appropriation Bill forms part of a broader plan under the National Agricultural Development Fund, aimed at tackling poverty, low productivity, and limited access to resources, which have long hindered agricultural growth in Nigeria. The NADF,
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- January 4, 2025
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Global food prices dropped 2% in 2024 — FAO
Global food commodity prices declined by 2.1 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations stated. However, prices remain significantly higher than pre-Covid-19 levels, AFP reported on Friday. The FAO’s overall Food Price Index averaged 122.0 points in 2024, representing a decline of 2.6 points,
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Global food commodity prices declined by 2.1 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations stated. However, prices remain significantly higher than pre-Covid-19 levels, AFP reported on Friday. The FAO’s overall Food Price Index averaged 122.0 points in 2024, representing a decline of 2.6 points,
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- January 4, 2025
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Inflation, low productivity major economic threats – NESG
The Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Niyi Yusuf, has advocated for urgent sectoral reforms as Nigeria faces a tough road ahead. He pointed out that inflation, high interest rates, and sluggish sector growth continue to challenge economic stability and might linger this year if not adequately tackled. Yusuf offered an assessment of Nigeria’s
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The Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Niyi Yusuf, has advocated for urgent sectoral reforms as Nigeria faces a tough road ahead. He pointed out that inflation, high interest rates, and sluggish sector growth continue to challenge economic stability and might linger this year if not adequately tackled. Yusuf offered an assessment of Nigeria’s
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- January 4, 2025
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Subscribers to sue telcos over 100% tariff hike proposal
Subscribers have said they are preparing to sue telecommunications companies over a proposed tariff hike that could double service costs nationwide. Telecom operators have defended the increase as essential to offset rising operational expenses, but the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers has strongly opposed it. NATCOMS President Adeolu Ogunbanjo said the group plans to file
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Subscribers have said they are preparing to sue telecommunications companies over a proposed tariff hike that could double service costs nationwide. Telecom operators have defended the increase as essential to offset rising operational expenses, but the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers has strongly opposed it. NATCOMS President Adeolu Ogunbanjo said the group plans to file
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- January 4, 2025
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Akwa Ibom hosts Inferno Runway: Mr and Miss Nigeria International
The world of pageantry took an exciting turn with the rebranding of Mr and Miss Nigeria International into Inferno Runway: Mr. and Miss Nigeria International, a groundbreaking fusion of beauty, glamour, and fashion design. A statement sent to Saturday Beats noted that the “innovative evolution made history as the first pageant to incorporate a fashion
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The world of pageantry took an exciting turn with the rebranding of Mr and Miss Nigeria International into Inferno Runway: Mr. and Miss Nigeria International, a groundbreaking fusion of beauty, glamour, and fashion design. A statement sent to Saturday Beats noted that the “innovative evolution made history as the first pageant to incorporate a fashion
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- January 3, 2025
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Police debunk claim of officer supplying arms to bandits
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a widely circulated social media claim accusing a senior officer of collaborating with criminals. The allegation, shared by Adamu Garba Zango, a lecturer at Baze University, alleged that a Deputy Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State was arrested for supplying firearms to bandits. In a statement issued by the
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The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a widely circulated social media claim accusing a senior officer of collaborating with criminals. The allegation, shared by Adamu Garba Zango, a lecturer at Baze University, alleged that a Deputy Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State was arrested for supplying firearms to bandits. In a statement issued by the
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- January 3, 2025
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Many feared dead, others injured in Jigawa communal clashes
A communal clash, on Friday, in the Miga Local Government Area Jigawa State has reportedly claimed dozens of lives and left many hospitalised. Eyewitnesses described the chaos as sudden and overwhelming. “It was like a war zone. People were running in all directions, screaming and crying. It was a terrifying scene,” said one witness. Falalu
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A communal clash, on Friday, in the Miga Local Government Area Jigawa State has reportedly claimed dozens of lives and left many hospitalised. Eyewitnesses described the chaos as sudden and overwhelming. “It was like a war zone. People were running in all directions, screaming and crying. It was a terrifying scene,” said one witness. Falalu
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- January 3, 2025
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Politicians supporting Fubara for personal political ambitions – Magnus Abe
Former Senator representing Rivers South-East, Magnus Abe, has accused politicians supporting Governor Siminalayi Fubara of doing so not out of love for the state but for personal gains and to further their personal political ambitions, particularly to bring down the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Abe stated this at the Rivers State stakeholders’
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Former Senator representing Rivers South-East, Magnus Abe, has accused politicians supporting Governor Siminalayi Fubara of doing so not out of love for the state but for personal gains and to further their personal political ambitions, particularly to bring down the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Abe stated this at the Rivers State stakeholders’
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- January 3, 2025
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Oshiomhole lauds PDP for giving Wike to Tinubu’s govt
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has praised the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, for his contributions to the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a valuable asset borrowed from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North in the Senate, expressed gratitude to the PDP for letting Wike, a senior member of
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Senator Adams Oshiomhole has praised the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, for his contributions to the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a valuable asset borrowed from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North in the Senate, expressed gratitude to the PDP for letting Wike, a senior member of
