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Electricity tariff hike ‘ll stifle businesses — Abuja Chamber of Commerce

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has expressed concern over the recent increase in electricity tariffs, saying it could negatively impact on the ease of doing business in Nigeria.…

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Sanwo-Olu orders completion of link road, bridge projects by June

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led Administration has directed the contractors handling the Abiola–Onijemo Link Road with Bridge project to ensure timely delivery of the completion works on the project, latest in…

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Soldiers kill three terrorists in Kaduna

Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have killed three terrorists in transit to repair their motorcycles around Kidandan Village, Giwa Local Government of Kaduna State. The troops were said to have…

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Stay well-hydrated, NiMet warns of nationwide heat Saturday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a weather prediction alert, warning of the likelihood of heat stress and thunderstorms across various parts of the country on Saturday. The agency made…

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Abducted Kogi chief imam regains freedom

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the release of the Chief Imam of Iyara in Ijumu Local Government Area, Sheikh Quasim Musa. Musa was said to have been abducted…

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IG appoints deputy FPRO, state PPROs

The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has approved the posting of dedicated Police Public Relations Officers and Deputy Public Relations Officer at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. These appointments, the…

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Food security: NDDC to support young farmers

The Niger Delta Development Commission has promised to support small-holder farmers to grow their operations and become training centres for youths, as part of its plan to enhance food security…

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Easter, Sallah break: Senate postpones resumption till April 23

The Senate has announced a postponement of its resumption date from the ongoing Easter and Sallah break by one week. The Senate’s resumption date earlier slated for Tuesday, April 16,…

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Depreciation: Trans-border traders reject Naira

•Goods are now prized at extra cost for Naira payments •Holding Naira now a huge risk to the business, CFA safer FOLLOWING the depreciation of the Nigerian currency(Naira) in the…

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‘I’m nothing, but don’t mock my God,’ Adeboye cautions critics

The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has warned those who criticise and mock him to thread with caution. The cleric said those…

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EFCC denies stopping service of charges on Binance Chief

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to react to a news report in a leading national newspaper entitled: “EFCC Stopped Service of Charges on Binance Chief, FIRS Alleges”. The…

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4.8 earthquake near New York City rattles much of the Northeast

NEW YORK - A strong earthquake sent shockwaves throughout New York City and the surrounding area Friday morning. The 4.8 quake was centered near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, 40 miles west of…

GuruTrends April 5, 2024

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French diver slips during Paris Olympics pool inauguration

Alexis Jandard said he was happy to have made people smile after taking a tumble during the event at the Paris Aquatics Centre, watched by French President Emmanuel Macron. Few Olympic events…

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Tariff Hike: DisCos returning consumers to Band A following discrepancy

•As FG earns N137bn from hike •NERC pegs forex at N1,463.3/$ despite Naira gains •New tariff not likely to affect manufacturers – MAN •It’s back door to general tariff hike…

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CBN gov headlines Vanguard Economic Summit amidst Naira recovery

•VP Shettima as Special Guest of Honour •Ajaero, Rewane, LCCI boss join discussion panel Governor of Central Bank Bank, CBN, Mr. Yemi Cardoso, is set to lead discussions at the…

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Tinubu to Nigerians: We’ll bring inflation down

•Says with student loan scheme, brighter future awaits Nigerian child •Nigerian students will not lack funds for education —Reps •Assure bottlenecks depriving students from accessing loan already removed President Bola…

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Army foils kidnap attempt along Nasarawa Road, rescues victim, nabs suspect

…as COAS urges commanders to pursue Army’s transformational drive. Troops of the Nigerian Army while responding to a distress call have foiled a kidnap attempt by armed Kidnappers along Nasarawa-…

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Sierra Leone declares drug abuse ‘national emergency’

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio said Thursday that drug abuse in the country was a “national emergency”, outlining plans to combat a synthetic drug popular with young people. Kush,…

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I have no plans to leave PDP – Ikpeazu

Immediate past Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has assured members of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, in the state,that he has no plan to leave the party but will…

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How Nigeria can manage conflicts, prevent insurections without Military – Lagbaja

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja has posited that exclusive reliance on the military to solve crisis situations resulting into armed conflict, insurrection and which create tension…

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