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Sanwo-Olu celebrates Aiyedatiwa at 60
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Sanwo-Olu, the Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, described him as a passionate public officer. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser on Media…
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Experts advocate FG/private sector collaboration against food inflation
Some agriculture experts have urged the Federal Government to collaborate with the private sector on food production reforms to tackle food inflation. The experts made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos, while reacting to President Bola Tinubu’s New Year message. NAN reports that President Tinubu in his New Year restated…
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Police, JTF apprehend notorious kidnapper/armed robber, recover vehicle in Anambra
The Police Command in Anambra and the security Joint Task Force (JTF) have apprehended one Pablo Mamu, and recovered one OFN rifle, one locally made pistol, one live 9mm Ammunition, eight live cartridges. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday in Onitsha. Ikenga said the police also recovered one black Lexus…
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Nigeria’s Battle Against Petroleum Smuggling: A Complex Struggle for National Stability
Nigeria, a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, has long faced the daunting challenge of securing its borders from the illicit smuggling of petroleum products. With borders stretching over 4,000 kilometers and numerous porous entry points, the country remains vulnerable to economic sabotage, criminal syndicates, and insurgent activities. The smuggling of crude oil and refined products siphons off enormous sums…
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Hisense Unveils Official Sponsorship of Real Madrid
Hisense, the global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances proudly announced its official sponsorship of Real Madrid, one of the most prestigious football clubs in the world. This landmark event took place at Ciudad Deportiva Real Madrid and featured the esteemed presence of Jerry Liu, Vice President of Hisense International, and Emilio Butragueño, Director of Institutional Relations at Real…
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Time for Nigeria to focus on solid minerals sector
Nigeria’s solid mineral sector, which was once crucial to the nation’s economy, lost that recognition immediately the nation found oil. But, with the decreasing oil revenue, the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is revitalising the solid mineral sector and developing its infrastructure to attract foreign investments. According to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, the sector is being…
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Zhongshan: Securing Nigeria’s foreign assets against sub-national contracts
Recently, a French court ordered the seizure of three jets owned by the Nigerian government amid a long-standing dispute with a Chinese company. The dispute is connected to 2007 contract between a Chinese firm, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment, and a Nigerian sub-national entity, Ogun. The Ogun Government under, the leadership of then governor, Gbenga Daniel, entered into a joint venture…
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X-raying ECOWAS parliament’s community budget reform efforts
Analysts have expressed the view that there is an urgent need to enhance the role of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the bloc’s budget formulation, monitoring and implementation process. They expressed the belief that a robust parliamentary oversight and input in the budgetary process will enable ECOWAS to prudently allocate scarce funds to…
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Mpox: Whither lessons from Ebola outbreak?
As 2024 unfolds Nigeria finds itself at a critical juncture in its public health journey as a major health challenge emerged. Monkeypox, otherwise known as Mpox. The zoonotic illness caused by the monkeypox virus primarily transmits from animals to humans, but human-to-human transmission is also possible, particularly in dense urban settings. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)…
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Dollar-denominated bond the option as FG moves to boost Forex liquidity
As the inflation occasioned by weak naira inflation, a wide dollar gap and high energy cost impacts on Nigeria’s economy the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) is conceiving various means to ameliorate the situation. Improving the volume of Foreign Exchange (FX) into the economy as means of moderating the exchange rate and stabilise the Naira features prominently in Federal…
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Niger junta thriving on propaganda but for how long?
It is often said that the worst democracy is far better than the best dictatorship. One does not have to look farther than the northern border of Nigeria to a country with which it shares its longest land border to confirm this truism. Since the government of President Mohammed Bazoum was toppled in a military coup led by Gen. Abdourahamane…
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X-raying Wike’s first year as FCT minister
Shortly after assuming office as FCT minister on Aug. 21, 2023, Mr Nyesom Wike announced short, medium, and long-term plans to restore the Abuja Master Plan. Wike, along with FCT minister of state Mariya Mahmoud, explained that overhauling the FCT would reposition it to be among the best cities in the world in line with President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope…
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Hisense Partners with Black Myth: Wukong to Elevate the Gaming Experience with a new game play feature
Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and appliances, announced its global gaming partnership with the highly anticipated action role-playing game (RPG), Black Myth: Wukong. Launching alongside the game’s global release today, an exclusive Black Myth: Wukong picture mode is introduced across selected Hisense TVs to elevate the gaming experience. As the official global partner of Black Myth: Wukong, Hisense…
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Banks recapitalisation: Peace of Mind, the Prince and NDIC
Mr Ajayi Audu banks with the 37 year-old Unity Bank Plc and has been a customer for the past 19 years since he started work in the civil service. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently announced the bank’s merger with Providus Bank Ltd. In a statement, the CBN said the merger is contingent on its financial support, adding that…
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Can 10th National Assembly lay petroleum industry challenges to rest?
Nigeria is a leading producer of crude in Africa and a major crude exporter in the world. Oil receipts are the major source of revenue source for the country, contributing more than 80 per cent of the country’s income. Available records from the Statista showed that Nigeria’s crude oil reserves stood at 36.9 billion barrels and valued at roughly 74…
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Addressing brain drain in Nigeria’s health sector
Nigeria experiences a significant brain drain in diverse sectors, especially in healthcare. The brain drain of health workers is ”the movement of health personnel in search of a better standard of living and life quality, higher salaries, access to advanced technology and more stable political conditions in different places worldwide.’’ Brain drain is a challenge triggered by various economic, societal,…
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Nigeria-Dubai visa face-off and matters arising
The visa policies between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been a topic of intense debate in recent months. Dubai is a popular destination for Nigerians, both for tourism and business. However, recent changes in visa regulations have sparked controversy and raised several issues. It may be recalled that Dubai’s Emirates Airline stopped flights to Nigeria because it…
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