A delegation of eight officials from the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) recently concluded a five-day study visit to the African Development Bank headquarters (www.AfDB.org) in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The visit, jointly hosted by the Climate Change and Green Growth Department and the Financial Sector Development Department, focused on sharing …
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THE Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old woman suspected of moving ammunition to terrorist groups operating in high-risk local government areas. Police spokesperson SP Ramhan Nansel disclosed the arrest during a press briefing on Thursday in Lafia, the state capital. He identified the suspect as Fatima Salisu, a …
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Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, on Wednesday said the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the launch of four satellites to aid Earth observation and the fight against insecurity in the country Nnaji said this at the 22nd National Council on Innovation, Science and Technology (NCIST) …
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RESIDENTS of Tashar Kaɗanya in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State are gripped by fear after bandits imposed a ₦60 million levy on the community, threatening deadly consequences if the payment is not made. The threat was revealed on Monday by security analyst @DanKatsina50 in a post on his …
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Mamuda Group Nigeria Limited is set to invest $50 million in Ogun State through one of its subsidiaries, Mamuda Beverages. Mamuda is involved in food, beverages, care, and agro-processing. The Chairman of the Group, Mr. Hassan Hammoud made this known when he led high-ranking officials of the company to meet …
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THE Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed June 27, 2025, to deliver judgement on the contempt claims filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the suit filed by the embattled lawmaker. Justice Binta Nyako will also deliver judgement on the preliminary objection filed by …
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THE new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has publicly expressed his roots in northern Nigeria, noting his surprise at some reactions following his recent appointment. Speaking to the press, Ojulari clarified his roots from northern Nigerian, stating, “I was surprised when …
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WHAT is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 13th May, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …
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SENIOR military commanders from Pakistan and India will hold talks via telephone on Monday to extend a U.S.-brokered ceasefire along the disputed Kashmir region. The Directors-General of Military Operations (DGMOs) will discuss measures to ensure the ceasefire, effective since Saturday, stays in place beyond Monday. The agreement follows days of …
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Meta and MTN Group have announced a groundbreaking partnership to enhance the quality of voice and video calls on real-time communication platforms, including WhatsApp, across 12 MTN markets. This is contained in a statement by the company on Tuesday in Lagos. Diego Mari, the Head of Network Ecosystem Engineering, Meta …
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