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NPC concludes demographic survey in 16 LGAs in Oyo – Official
The National Population Commission (NPC) said on Thursday that it has concluded the 2023–2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) in 16 local government...
My husband lured me into a fruitless marriage, divorce seeking woman...
A divorce-seeking woman, Taiwo Olaniyan, begged a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan on Thursday to dissolve her five-year-old union with her estranged...
Minister commends senate for passing NYSC Trust Fund Bill
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, has commended
the Senate for passing the NYSC Trust Fund Bill.
He said that the passage...
Hardship: Tinubu needs collective support, collaboration of Nigerians -Group
The Concerned Nigerian Network in Diaspora and Rebuild Nigeria Movement (CNNDRNM) has called for the collective support and collaboration of all Nigerians to enable...
Israel says more militants killed in Gaza City hospital offensive
The Israeli army's offensive on Gaza City’s al-Shifa hospital has led to further militant deaths, the military reported on Thursday.
“Over the past day, more...
NMGS confers fellowship on 6 professors in the geosciences field
The Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has on Wednesday conferred fellowships to six professors and others in the geosciences field.
The president of the...
Kidnapping: NMA plans to develop, publish guideline to support security agencies
The FCT Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA-FCT) has resolved to develop and publish a guideline to support security agencies in the event...
First Bank opens Banana Island Digital Xperience centre
The First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. has assured its customers of opportunities to experience world-class innovative banking services through the bank’s Digital Experience centres.
First...
Otti commissions 30-km Arochukwu-Ndiokereke-Okobo-Ozuabam Road for rehabilitation
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Wednesday, formally commissioned the 30-kilometer Arochukwu-Ndiokereke-Okobo-Ozuabam Road for rehabilitation.
In a speech at the ceremony held at Amuvi, Arochukwu...
U.S. to launch initiatives to empower writers, Nigerian music artistes, others
In a bid to strengthen its ties with Nigeria, the U.S. government says it will be launching different initiatives to empower writers, TV producers,...
CBN clears $1.5bn outstanding fx transactions, eliminates legacy backlog
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says all valid foreign exchange backlogs have now been settled.
This is according to a statement by CBN’s Acting...
Compel orphanage homes to obey extant laws, Reps tell FG
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to ensure orphanage homes in the country operate in compliance...
Group tasks legislators on proposed constitutional amendment
An advocacy group, Joint Action for Good Governance (JAGG), has commended the nation’s federal legislators on the proposed constitutional amendment, advising them on some...
Joint security operatives rescue 20 victims of kidnapping in Edo
A combined team of security operatives rescued 20 victims of kidnapping in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo on Wednesday.
The team, comprising the...
C’River: Contractor denies possession of govt property
Mr. Ibrahim Adeshina, a director at Zeka Global Company Limited, has said that the company is not in possession of 32 heavy-duty construction equipment...
Access Bank moves to acquire National Bank of Kenya
Access Holdings Plc says its subsidiary, Access Bank Plc, is in the process of acquiring the entire issued share capital of National Bank of...
Profit taking drags market capitalisation down by N168bn
The market capitalization of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Wednesday further declined by N168 billion, or 0.28 percent, following profit-taking by investors.
Specifically, the...
