Category: News

Nigeria Reports 188 New Cases Of Coronavirus
September 12, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Reports 188 New Cases Of Coronavirus

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday announced 188 new cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country with total number of infections now 56,017. According to NCDC, the 188 cases were reported from 18 states and the FCT....
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Nigeria’s opportunity for return of Benin Bronzes
September 12, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria’s opportunity for return of Benin Bronzes

With European museums on the back foot following Black Lives Matter protests, Nigerian politicians have the opportunity to shape the fate of the famous Benin Bronzes, writes Barnaby Phillips, an expert on the subject.  A debate which has been heating...
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APPEALS Project Supports 1,699 Farmers In Kano
September 11, 2020 No Responses

APPEALS Project Supports 1,699 Farmers In Kano

No fewer than 1,699 small holder farmers in Kano State participated in  the agricultural support programme initiated  by the Agro Processing Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support (APPEALS).   Mr Hassan Ibrahim, the APPEA...
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Transport Ministry Constitutes Committee To Disburse N10b Palliative
September 11, 2020 No Responses

Transport Ministry Constitutes Committee To Disburse N10b Palliative

The Federal Ministry of Transportation has constituted a committee to draw up guidelines for the disbursement of the Federal Government ‘s N10billion palliative for road transport operators and workers. A statement issued on Thursday by Director of Press and...
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Continental Reinsurance Acquires Botswana Subsidiary
September 10, 2020 No Responses

Continental Reinsurance Acquires Botswana Subsidiary

Continental Reinsurance Plc on Thursday announced a change in the ownership structure of Continental Reinsurance Ltd Botswana.    After its recent acquisition of a minority 40% stake in the company, through its holding company, CRAFIL, from Botswana Insu...
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Buhari Congratulates Adeduntan, First Bank MD On Forbes Best Of Africa Award
September 10, 2020 No Responses

Buhari Congratulates Adeduntan, First Bank MD On Forbes Best Of Africa Award

President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Dr Adesola Adeduntan, Managing Director, First Bank Nigeria Limited, as he receives Forbes Best of Africa Award, on September 11 in New York, United States of America. The president’s congratulatory message was co...
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Lagos-Ogun Mass Transit Trains Resumes Monday, Increases Fares
September 10, 2020 No Responses

Lagos-Ogun Mass Transit Trains Resumes Monday, Increases Fares

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of Lagos-Ogun Mass Transit Train Services (MTTS) from Monday after five months of suspension to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. A statement issued on Thursday by District Public ...
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Ondo: Jegede Unfolds Mass Employment Agenda
September 10, 2020 No Responses

Ondo: Jegede Unfolds Mass Employment Agenda

The Ondo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Candidate for the October 10 Governorship election, Mr Eyitayo Jegede, on Thursday unfolded his agenda with a promise to partner investors on compulsory mass employment for residents in the state if elected.Jegede...
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Edo: Benin Monarch Seeks Protection For Corps Members
September 10, 2020 No Responses

Edo: Benin Monarch Seeks Protection For Corps Members

The Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has called for the protection of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members that will be deployed for the September 19 Edo governorship election.The Oba made the call on Thursday in Benin when he received...
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Customs Intercepts Passenger With 2,886 ATM Cards
September 10, 2020 No Responses

Customs Intercepts Passenger With 2,886 ATM Cards

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command on Thursday handed over a suspect with 2,886 Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Deputy Controller, MMIA comm...
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Kano Approves N3.2b For Rehabilitation, Construction Of Classrooms
September 10, 2020 No Responses

Kano Approves N3.2b For Rehabilitation, Construction Of Classrooms

Kano State Government has earmarked N3. 2 billion for schools rehabilitation and construction of classrooms to ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocols when the schools resume.   Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Executive Secretary, Dr Danl...
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Marriage Crashes Over Missing Underwear
September 9, 2020 No Responses

Marriage Crashes Over Missing Underwear

A Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan on Wednesday dissolved a marraige involving a trader, Sadia Abass, and her husband, Azeez, over a missing underwear. Sadia had petitioned the Court to dissolve her marriage over allegations that he had stolen her...
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Farmers Fault Partial Importation Of Maize
September 9, 2020 No Responses

Farmers Fault Partial Importation Of Maize

The Nigerian Young Farmers Network (NYFN) has appealed to the Federal Government to rescind a decision on the plan for partial importation of maize and other restricted crops.  The National Coordinator of the network, Mr Promise Amahah made the appeal...
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FAO Assures Nigeria On Sustainable Cocoa, Oil Palm Production
September 9, 2020 No Responses

FAO Assures Nigeria On Sustainable Cocoa, Oil Palm Production

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO),on Tuesday said it is committed to working with  Nigeria to promote sustainable cocoa and oil palm production. FAO made this known at a workshop on Food System, Land Use and...
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