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Nigerian News

Ayade swears in another acting Chief Judge, APC kicks

March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 - by Admin III

Few hours after the Cross River House of Assembly (CRHA) voted against  confirming Justice Akon Ikpeme as Chief Judge, Governor Ben Ayade has sworn in Justice Maurice Eneji, as the …

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Politics

Reps committed to diaspora voting – Gbajabiamila

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 - by Admin III

Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has assured that the 9th House is committed to the issue of Diaspora voting.Gbajabiamila said millions of Nigerians who strive to …

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Opinion

Nigeria and the decades of malaise

February 16, 2020February 16, 2020 - by Admin III

“We have the means and the capacity to deal with our problems, if only we can find the political will.”– Kofi Annan Fifty-nine years after independence, the topsy-turvy state that …

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Nigerian News

FCTA targets over N3bn advert revenue in2020

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 - by Admin III

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said it hopes to realise N3billion revenue from outdoor advertising by the first half of 2020.  Director, FCT Department of Outdoor Advertisement and …

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Nigerian News

Nigeria’ll ensure adequate resources for research, development – Buhari

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 - by Admin III

  President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, said Nigeria recognizes the centrality of science and technology in the development process and would continue to ensure adequate resource allocation …

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Business

Nasarawa emerges best on ICT- Official

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 - by Admin III

The federal Ministry of Communication has conferred an award of excellence on Nasarawa state government as the best on capacity building on Information and communication Technology in the country (ICT). …

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Politics

Kano, Sokoto: BMO passes vote of confidence in Supreme Court

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 - by Admin III

The capacity of the Supreme Court of Nigeria to deliver judgment in line with extant laws and precedents has never been in doubt and those who strive to put the …

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Business

Global container shipping fleet to grow 3.5% in 2020 – Alphaliner

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 - by Admin III

The global container shipping fleet is expected to grow 3.5% in 2020 to hit 24.05 million TEU, according to analyst Alphaliner. The fleet ended 2019 with a total capacity of …

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Business

Ashok Leyland, ABB Power Products to develop electric bus

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 - by Admin III

  Hinduja Group flagship firm Ashok Leyland and ABB Power Products and Systems India has announced a partnership for co-operation in public electric mobility space, with plans to develop electric …

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Agriculture / Business

Minister promises to renew subsisting policies to boost productivity

December 29, 2019December 29, 2019 - by Admin III

  The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Alhaji Muhammad Nanono has said he would renew the existing policies on the sector such as the Agricultural Promotion Policy (APP) …

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Nigerian News

70% agric devt projects under-funded – NAERLS boss

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 - by Admin III

Executive Director, National Agricultural Extension Research and Liaisons Services (NAERLS), Professor Mohammed Khalid-Othman, Wednesday expressed concern that over 70 per cent of agricultural development projects (ADPs) are under-funded by the …

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Politics

Resign now, Edo APC tells Oshiomhole

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 - by Admin III

The leadership of Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked Adams Oshiomhole, National chairman of the party to step down “having been suspended by the state chapter” The party …

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Business

Retraining of teachers our top priority — LASUBEB chairman

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 - by Admin III

Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), Mr Wahab Alawiye-King, has said that continuous training of teachers and investment in school infrastructure would optimally yield expected results. Alawiye-King said …

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Business

Biotechnology’ll make impact on economy – Onu

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 - by Admin III

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, said that progress made by Nigeria in biotechnology will make significant impact on the economy.   Speaking while inaugurating the National Biotechnology …

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Politics / Top Stories

Obaseki dolls out N34bn for new minimum wage, others in 2020

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 - by Admin III

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has earmarked the sum of N34billion for workers’ welfare as part of his “commitment to implement the new minimum wage and building capacity of actors …

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Politics

Nasarawa: Association lauds Sule over appointments

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 - by Admin III

The National body of Gade Development and Cultural Association has lauded Governor Abdullahi Sule for making appointments based on professionalism and capacity to engineer effective service delivery in the state. …

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Business / Nigerian News

Beta Glass targets June 2020 for $30m capacity expansion investment

October 6, 2019October 6, 2019 - by Admin III

Beta Glass Plc has projected  that the $30 million investment to expand its furnace capacity at its plant in Agbara, Ogun state is schedule to be completed in June 2020. …

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Business

NERC renews Ibom Power’s 685MW generation license for 10 years

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 - by Admin III

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has renewed for 10years, the on-grid electricity generation license for Akwa Ibom State owned Ibom Power Company Limited, to increase its capacity from 191 megawatts to …

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Politics

Bayelsa APC primary: Yobe gov is returning officer

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 - by Admin III

The National Working Committee (NWC) of All Progressives Congress APC has appointed former party’s scribe and Yobe state governor, Mai Mala Buni, as the returning officer for the Bayelsa state 2019 governorship primaries …

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Nigerian News

Lagos partners religious institutions, campaigns against domestic violence

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 - by Admin III

Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) has concluded a two-day workshop to strengthen capacity of religious institutions in responding to domestic violence. The event which held at …

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Politics

Imo: I ‘ll rejig Adapalm – Nnadi

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 - by Admin III

Chairman of the newly inaugurated board of the Imo State owned Imo Palm Plantation, otherwise known as Adapalm, Hon Chief Innocent Ifeanyi Nnadi, has assured Imo people that he and …

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Education

240 Nigerians to begin university education in UK soon

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 - by Admin III

 Vice chancellor, University of Hertfordshire (UH) in the UK,Professor Quintin McKellar, has said that 240 Nigerian students wouldcommenced their university education in three months at theuniversity. McKellar, who revealed this …

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Politics

Lawan, Gbajabiamila will ensure credible legislature — Gov Bello

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 - by Admin III

The Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, has described the emergence of Senator Ahmed Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila as leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives as “a collective preference …

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Business

NNPC subsidiary repositions for 90% seismic projects market share

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 - by Admin III

The Integrated Data Services Limited (IDSL), the premier geological and geophysical subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has revealed that it is aggressively boosting its seismic data acquisition …

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Nigerian News

NAHCON approves 59 tour operators for 2019 hajj

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 - by Admin III

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved 59 tour operators to run the hajj package for the 2019 exercise. Eighty five others labelled ‘not qualified’ have been given …

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