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FG Approves N87b For FCT, Ogbomoso Roads, Others
November 5, 2020 No Responses

FG Approves N87b For FCT, Ogbomoso Roads, Others

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N87 billion for the construction of a road linking Shehu Yar’adua Way with the Kubwa Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory, Oyo–Ogbomoso and the Loko – Oweto bridge. The Council meeting also approved N9billion...
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Nigeria Seeks $1.2b Agric Loan From Brazil
November 4, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Seeks $1.2b Agric Loan From Brazil

The Nigerian Government is seeking National Assembly approval for $1.2 billion loan from Brazil to address issues in the agriculture value chain, Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed said on Tuesday in Abuja at the ministry’s budget defence.   Ahmed...
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Nigeria Mulls Exit From Some International Organisations
November 4, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Mulls Exit From Some International Organisations

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Godfrey Onyeama, says plans are underway to reduce the number of International Organisations Nigeria belongs to because of paucity of funds. Onyeama made this known while defending the ministry’s 2021 budget at the House.....
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US Election: Republicans, Democrats Battle For Control Of Congress
November 4, 2020 No Responses

US Election: Republicans, Democrats Battle For Control Of Congress

As well as the White House, Democrats and Republicans are in a crucial race for control of Congress. In the Senate, Democratic former governor John Hickenlooper has taken Colorado’s seat from the Republican incumbent Cory Gardner. Republican Senate Major...
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Senate Rejects N4b Bailout For Aviation Sector
November 3, 2020 No Responses

Senate Rejects N4b Bailout For Aviation Sector

The Senate Committee on Aviation has rejected the proposed N5 billion bailout for airline operators and other businesses in Nigeria’s aviation sector. According to the Committee, the proposed bailout is  grossly inadequate to make any meaningful im...
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SIFAX Group Subsidiaries Get ISO Quality Certification
November 3, 2020 No Responses

SIFAX Group Subsidiaries Get ISO Quality Certification

Three of SIFAX Group’s subsidiaries- Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, SIFAX Shipping Company Limited and SIFAX Nigeria Limited all bagged the ISO 9001:2015 certificates. The award presentation ceremony was held at SIFAX Group’s head office at A...
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WAEC Withholds Results Of 215,149 Candidates
November 3, 2020 No Responses

WAEC Withholds Results Of 215,149 Candidates

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld results of 215,149 candidates over alleged various forms of examination malpractices. The council’s Head of National Office (HNO), Mr Patrick Areghan, made this known at a news conference on Monday in...
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Pope Francis Dedicates All Souls Prayers To Coronavirus Victims
November 3, 2020 No Responses

Pope Francis Dedicates All Souls Prayers To Coronavirus Victims

Pope Francis on Monday offered his All Souls prayers especially for those who lost their lives due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Today we pray for all the #Faithful Departed and especially for the victims of the #Coronavirus, for those who...
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FG Generates N424.71b VAT In Q3
November 3, 2020 No Responses

FG Generates N424.71b VAT In Q3

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Man Admits killing 14 Women
November 3, 2020 No Responses

Man Admits killing 14 Women

Lee Chun-jae, the suspect in one of South Korea’s most notorious serial killings, admitted he murdered 14 women and girls three decades earlier, including a 13-year-old girl in 1988.  Lee admitted to the crime on Monday in court while attending...
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UN@75: Paulline Tallen To Grace Celebration Of MMS UN Generation Amazons
November 3, 2020 No Responses

UN@75: Paulline Tallen To Grace Celebration Of MMS UN Generation Amazons

The Minister for Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen is set to grace the upcoming MMS Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame (WoFHoF) Initiative event as the Special Guest of Honour.  As the United Nations marks its 75 years anniversary with...
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Lagos Flags Off Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway Reconstruction
November 2, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Flags Off Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway Reconstruction

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, flagged off the reconstruction and upgrading of the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway.  According to the Governor, the project will revolutionize trade and commerce in the state.  At the launch of th...
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Nine Nigerians Contesting In Tuesday’s U.S. Elections
November 2, 2020 No Responses

Nine Nigerians Contesting In Tuesday’s U.S. Elections

From top left to bottm right: Oye Owolewa, Yomi Faparusi, Yinka Faleti, Paul Akinjo, Adewunmi Kuforiji, Esther Agbaje, April Ademiluyi, Ngozi Akubuike and Benjamin Osemenam.  No fewer than nine Nigerian Americans are on the ballot in Tuesday’s general e...
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NPA Boss Pledges Uninterupted Operations, Recounts Attack On Facilities
November 1, 2020 No Responses

NPA Boss Pledges Uninterupted Operations, Recounts Attack On Facilities

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com   —  The Managing  Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman on Sunday gave a vivid account of how about 300 unkown hoodlums attacked its 26/28 Marina Road, Lagos, Corporate Headq...
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