THE UN World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday launched an appeal to raise $56.4 million over the next six months, echoing deep concerns over the scale of needs and “tremendous hardships” that Syrians still face. Dr Christina Bethke, Acting WHO Representative in Syria, in a statement, warned that displaced communities …
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A Corps member serving in Katsina State, Blessing Ene-Ameh, has distributed free delivery kits to 50 pregnant women in Mani town, Mani Local Government Area of the state The corps member distributed the delivery kits to the expectant mothers in Mani on Friday as part of her personal Community Development …
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THE Federal Government is partnering with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to address key economic challenges and foster business growth. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said this during an interactive session with members of the organised private sector …
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Justice Efe Ikponwonba granted the order against the Edo State Government, Edo State Governor, and four others who were listed as 1st-6th defendants, respectively, in the suit filed by 18 local government council and ALGON in Edo State. The court directed the defendants not to give effect to the House …
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Extract from the NNPC Limited Energy Relations Stakeholders Engagement Meeting — NNPCL has surpassed its 2024 profit targets, significantly growing its revenue from 8.82 trillion Naira in 2022 to a record 23.9 trillion Naira in 2023, — NNPCL achieved a surge in profit to the tune of 3.29 trillion Naira …
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Forbes has unveiled its 2024 ForbesBLK 50 list, celebrating the achievements of the wealthiest and most influential Black Americans. Ogunlesi Among the honorees are three Nigerians—Adebayo Ogunlesi, Tope Awotona, and Wemimo Abbey—whose groundbreaking contributions and entrepreneurial successes have earned them places on this prestigious list. The ForbesBLK 50 is a …
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The Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital has granted bail to the human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi over the alleged defamation suit against him. The Chief Magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun while granting the bail application from the defence counsel on Friday said the defendants must provide …
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THE Ogun State Internal Revenue Service says it proposes to generate N120.9 billion, independent of other State Government’s revenue sources in 2025. The Chairman of the board, Mr Olugbenga Olaleye, disclosed this on Friday during the defence of the board’s 2025 budget proposal before the State Assembly Committee on Finance …
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THE National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved eight new degree programmes for the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi. The new courses are to be offered in affiliation with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, and the University of Jos (UNIJOS) This is contained in a statement issued by the …
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GHANAIAN poet Comfort N.A. Okyere has been appointed Chief Editor for the 8th cycle of the Writers Space Africa (WSA) Monthly Literary Magazine. Known by her pen name, ‘Adwoa’s WriteHand,’ Okyere steps into the role following the tenure of Zimbabwean editor Comfort Nyati, SDB, who led the 5th and 7th editorial …
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