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Protest Rocks Zimbabwe
September 14, 2016 No Responses

Protest Rocks Zimbabwe

(CNN) Zimbabwe has known only one leader since independence. First as prime minister, then president, there has only been Robert Mugabe at the top for the last 36 years. There have been challenges, opposition and violence, but the 92-year-old leader...
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‘How Venus and Serena Williams failed drug test’
September 14, 2016 No Responses

‘How Venus and Serena Williams failed drug test’

Hacking group, Fancy Bear group has alleged that the  World Anti-Doping Agency allowed United States  tennis players Serena and Venus Williams to take banned substances, while gymnast Simone Biles failed a doping test yet avoided disqualification.   Accord...
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Buhari pledges to end Militancy in Niger Delta
September 13, 2016 No Responses

Buhari pledges to end Militancy in Niger Delta

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the resolve of the Federal Government to tackle Niger Delta militancy.   Speaking in Daura, Katsina State on Monday after attending the Eid prayers to celebrate Eid-Ei-Kabir, Buhari said the present administration wil...
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Nissan recalls 120,000 vehicles over engine fire
September 13, 2016 No Responses

Nissan recalls 120,000 vehicles over engine fire

Nissan has recalled 120,000 vehicles because of fire risk and warning drivers to park away from buildings if there’s trouble.   The recall applies to the 2016 and 2017 Maxima with Intelligent Cruise Control, the 2015 to 2017 Murano with...
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How to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges, by Tinubu
September 13, 2016 No Responses

How to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges, by Tinubu

To successfully tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has challenged Governments at all levels to re-strategise.   Speaking with Journalists on Monday after observing the...
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APGA wants Edo election postponed to October 1
September 13, 2016 No Responses

APGA wants Edo election postponed to October 1

(NAN) The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate in the governorship election in Edo rescheduled to Septtember 28,  Osaro Onaiwu, has called for further shift of the exercise to October 1, 2016. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) o...
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UBA wins best Bank in Sub-Sahara Africa award, sponsors Ebola Movie “93 Days”
September 13, 2016 No Responses

UBA wins best Bank in Sub-Sahara Africa award, sponsors Ebola Movie “93 Days”

Pan-African banking group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc at the weekend carted home two very important laurels at the annual Businessday Banking Awards, winning the Best Bank in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Best Bank in support of Agriculture.  ...
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Lagarde to face trial over alleged fraud
September 13, 2016 No Responses

Lagarde to face trial over alleged fraud

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, will go to trial December 12 in a long-running fraud case. A French court set the date Monday after rejecting an appeal. Lagarde is accused of intervening in a legal dispute...
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Samsung loses $44 Billion of value
September 13, 2016 No Responses

Samsung loses $44 Billion of value

(BLOOMBERG) Tepid demand for Samsung Electronics Co.’s newest Galaxy smartphones triggered a fifth straight monthly decline for the electronics maker, wiping out about $44 billion in market value since April. Shares of the world’s biggest smartphone vendor...
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Seaport unveils low emission discount
September 13, 2016 No Responses

Seaport unveils low emission discount

The Port of London is set to become the first UK port to recognise ship owners committed to improving their environmental performance, as part of a wider approach to reduce the port’s environmental impact. According to Worldmaritime News, the Port...
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Be steadfast, Buhari greets Nigerians at Eid-El-Kabir
September 12, 2016 No Responses

Be steadfast, Buhari greets Nigerians at Eid-El-Kabir

 President Muhammadu Buhari has encourage Nigerians, especially Muslims on the need to remain steadfast despite economic challenges.   In his Eid-El-Kabir message to Nigerians, Buhari said the present administration is working roundthe clock to remove the ha...
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FG intensifies consultations on issuance of Green Bond
September 12, 2016 No Responses

FG intensifies consultations on issuance of Green Bond

The Federal Government has commenced consultation with capital market stakeholders on the issuance of Green Bond.   According to the Minister of Environment,   Amina Mohammed, the process is expected to contribute to Nigeria’s development.    Already, t...
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Ayade, Amaechi, others to brainstorm on harnessing Africa’s Maritime Logistics
September 12, 2016 No Responses

Ayade, Amaechi, others to brainstorm on harnessing Africa’s Maritime Logistics

The Annual African Shipping & Oil Roundtable/Award Dinner, facilitated by Africa Business and Logistics Support Services (ABALSS) UNLIMITED, a platform promoting Regional Integration and Economic Sustainability through Maritime and Energy Sectors in Africa...
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Eid-el-Kabir: Delta Speaker facilitates with muslims
September 12, 2016 No Responses

Eid-el-Kabir: Delta Speaker facilitates with muslims

The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya on Sundayemphasized the need for Nigerians to live together in peace and harmony.  In a message on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival, igbuya urged Muslims to hold on to Islamic...
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