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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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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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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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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THE World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said she is eager to work with incoming US President Donald Trump and his trade team, despite uncertainty over his proposed tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada. Okonjo-Iweala’s comments came after WTO member countries voted unanimously to grant her a second …
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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association (PETROAN) has announced that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has lowered the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for marketers, reducing it from ₦1,045 to ₦1,030 per litre. This update was shared by PETROAN’s National President, Dr. Billy Harry, during a …
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Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights suit instituted against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, by Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju (a.k.a Bobrisky), alleging breach of his rights by the Commission and seeking N200million damages. In a judgement delivered on Thursday, …
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SENEGAL’S President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced plans to end the long-standing presence of French troops in the country, marking a significant shift in the nation’s foreign policy. In an interview with French daily Le Monde, Faye declared, ‘There will soon be no more French soldiers in Senegal,’ underscoring his commitment …
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NIGERIA and France have solidified their partnership with two key agreements signed during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Paris. The deals, announced on Friday by Nigeria’s presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, will see €300 million invested into key sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, and renewable energy, aimed at boosting …
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FRANCE has officially recognised its role in the 1944 massacre of West African troops in Senegal, marking a significant step in addressing a long-standing historical grievance between the two nations. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye confirmed the acknowledgment as both countries approach the 80th anniversary of the atrocity. The massacre …
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