Category: News

Oyo Defends N100b Bond
August 2, 2020 No Responses

Oyo Defends N100b Bond

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Rauf Olaniyan, on Saturday said the state government’s decision to finance developmental projects through borrowings was in order. Speaking during an interactive session with Journalists in Ibadan, Olaniyan explained that such borrowing would shore up...
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Okoye, Nigerian-Born Politician, Blazes Trail In U.S. Politics
August 2, 2020 No Responses

Okoye, Nigerian-Born Politician, Blazes Trail In U.S. Politics

A Nigerian, Mr Gabe Okoye, is on the ballot in a forthcoming Democratic Party’s senatorial primary runoff election in the U.S.  Okoye, who hails from Enugwu-Aguleri, in Anambra,  is seeking the main opposition party’s ticket for the November 3 ge...
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Lagos Closes Eti-Osa Isolation Centre, Increases Public Gatherings To 50 Persons
August 2, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Closes Eti-Osa Isolation Centre, Increases Public Gatherings To 50 Persons

The Lagos State Government has closed down Eti-Osa Isolation Centre with effect from Friday night.  The State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the closure at Lagos House, Marina on Saturday during the 17th update on the management of coronavirus in ...
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The Sovereign Wealth Fund And The Urgency For Economic Diversification
August 2, 2020 No Responses

The Sovereign Wealth Fund And The Urgency For Economic Diversification

Delivered By Olusegun Aganga,  CON, At The EY Alumni Event  1. OPENINGFirst, I must thank the EY Alumni and the organising committee for asking me to speak at this inaugural event. I have declined to speak at many events since I...
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Group Implores Mothers On Exclusive Breastfeeding
August 1, 2020 No Responses

Group Implores Mothers On Exclusive Breastfeeding

A group, Safe Mamahood, on Friday urged nursing mothers to exclusively breastfeed their children for six months as the best source of nutrition for the infant. The Coordinator of the Initiative, Ms Vivian Agomuo, spoke to the News Agency of...
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Kaigama: Catholic Church Offer Of 425 Health Facilities To FG Still Valid
August 1, 2020 No Responses

Kaigama: Catholic Church Offer Of 425 Health Facilities To FG Still Valid

The Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama on Friday said the Church’s offer of 425 health facilities to the Federal Government to support efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic is still valid. Speaking during an interactive ses...
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Tambuwal Task Farmers On Economic Recovery
August 1, 2020 No Responses

Tambuwal Task Farmers On Economic Recovery

Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has urged Nigerian farmers to continue to remain dedicated to their farmlands as part of measures to support the country’s economic recovery.  Tambuwal in a Sallah massage on Friday described economic challenges ...
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Buhari Lauds Muslims, Christians On COVID-19 Guidelines
July 31, 2020 No Responses

Buhari Lauds Muslims, Christians On COVID-19 Guidelines

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the sacrifices of Muslims and Christians in abiding by the COVID-19 guidelines for the good of society.  This was contained In a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media a...
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Sanwo-Olu Felicitates With Muslims, Urges Moderate Celebrations
July 31, 2020 No Responses

Sanwo-Olu Felicitates With Muslims, Urges Moderate Celebrations

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Muslims across the country on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir festival. Sanwo-Olu, in his Eid-el-Kabir message released on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, urged the Muslim f...
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Nigeria Confirms 481 New Coronavirus Cases
July 31, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Confirms 481 New Coronavirus Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has called on Nigerians to take preventive measures against the Coronavirus during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations as the country recorded 481 new infections. According to NCDC, as Nigerians celebrate the festiv...
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NEPZA Partners Firm On Agric Special Economic Zone
July 31, 2020 No Responses

NEPZA Partners Firm On Agric Special Economic Zone

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority and Nigeria’s first Digital Agriculture Platform, Farmcrowdy, are discussing options for the establishment of an Agriculture Special Economic Zone for Nigeria.  In a statement on Thursday, Managing Director ...
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NPA Boss seeks Review of Established Structure To Curb Women Molestation
July 31, 2020 No Responses

NPA Boss seeks Review of Established Structure To Curb Women Molestation

Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala-Usman,  has canvassed review of established systems for checking molestation and other crimes against women in the maritime industry. Bala-Usman made the call at a webinar on ”Enforcing...
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Niger Signs N10b MoU For 40km Road
July 31, 2020 No Responses

Niger Signs N10b MoU For 40km Road

The Niger State government has signed N10 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manzuwa Nigeria Ltd. for the construction of 40 kilometers road in the state. Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger said during the signing of the MoU on Thursday...
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Akeredolu Seeks Low Key Eid-el-Kabir Celebration
July 31, 2020 No Responses

Akeredolu Seeks Low Key Eid-el-Kabir Celebration

Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has urged Muslims in the state to ensure a low key Eid-el-Kabir celebration while observing all safety protocols against COVID-19. In a statement on Thursday, Chief Press Secretary. Mr Olusegun Ajiboye, explained t...
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