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NPC Denies Plans To Hold Census In 2025

THE National Population Commission (NPC) has refuted online claims that its chairman, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, announced 2025 as the date for Nigeria’s next population and housing census. In a statement signed by Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba, the acting director of public affairs, the commission clarified that no official date …

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Mali Singer Traore Extradited to Belgium in Child Custody Case

MALIAN singer Rokia Traore was extradited from Italy to Belgium and detained on Friday over an outstanding two-year prison sentence handed down in a child-custody dispute, prosecutors said. The 50-year-old singer and guitarist was sentenced in absentia by a Brussels court last year on charges of parental abduction, in a …

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NAFDAC Issues Warning to Frozen Food Sellers

THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned frozen food dealers to stop the sale and distribution of unregistered and prohibited products. The agency made this announcement on Friday during a one-day sensitisation programme at Kado Fish Market in Abuja. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. …

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MultiChoice Unveils Plans for Detty December

MultiChoice Nigeria says its holiday channel, DStv Channel 198 would showcase live concerts and festivals during the Detty December season. Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa at MultiChoice disclosed this in a statement on Friday, in Lagos. Tejumola said that the 19th edition of “The …

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Boat Mishap Claims 22 lives in Niger

A boat mishap that occurred between Baro and Akwanu communities of Agaie Local Government Area of Niger has claimed 22 lives. The Director-General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba-Arah, confirmed the incident in a statement in Minna on Friday. Arah said the boat, sailing from Ebe …

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FG to Expand Sewing Skills to State Schools

THE Minister of State for Education, Dr Suwaiba Ahmad has pledged to introduce sewing skills development in state schools to promote the advancement of Nigerian children. Ahmad said this when the leadership of the Non-Governmental Association of Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS) and the Ladi Memorial Foundation (LMF) paid her a …

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FG Raises MSMEs Loans to N5m at 9%

THE Federal Government has raised the amount small businesses could access on single digit loans to N5 million to ensure the country’s inclusive economic growth. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Industry (BOI), Dr Olasupo Olusi, made the announcement on Friday during a town hall sensitisation in …

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CBN vows to Sanction Banks Over Cash Scarcity at ATMs

The Central Bank of Nigeria has urged Nigerians to report any difficulties withdrawing cash from bank branches or ATMs to the CBN from December 1, 2024. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso said this at the 2024 annual bankers’ dinner organised by the Chattered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Lagos …

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