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Month: June 2023

From Air to Water: Macif is bringing a technology that provides sustainable clean drinking mineralised water from air to Nigeria

#FeatureByMacif Nigeria’s clean water crisis means that a significant number of the population lack access to clean and drinkable water. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an alarming 63 million Nigerians, representing about one-third of the population, do not have access to clean drinking water. Of the many Nigerians who have access to clean…

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‘The House of Secrets’ official trailer teases gripping mysteries, hidden memories

What happens when you can’t remember your past? The official trailer for the highly anticipated The House of Secrets is out. Sharing the clip online, the writer/director, Niyi Akinmolayan, writes, “The past haunts the present within these walls, and lurking secrets come to light.” The trailer offers a deeper look at ‘Najite Dede as a…

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Auxiliary speaks from hideout, says ‘police can’t declare me wanted’

Auxiliary has been on the run since police invaded his home where guns and other dangerous weapons were recovered. The embattled Oyo transport kingpin, Mukaila Lamidi, also known as Auxiliary, has reacted to reports that he has been declared wanted by the state police. Auxiliary, who was recently deposed by Governor Seyi Makinde as the…

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Tinubu’s biopic, Last Man Standing, to premiere June 12 in Lagos

At the May 26 premiere of the movie in Abuja, Sen. Barau Jibrin said Nigerians should be grateful to the producers for their efforts to document history for the youth. A biopic of President Bola Tinubu, titled “Last Man Standing”, will premiere in Lagos on June 12. Seun Oloketuyi, Managing Director of Ultimate Communications, in…

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AfCFTA’s promising future: Boosting African trade amidst obstacles

Intra-African trade is hindered by cumbersome border inspections, harassment, bribes, and poor infrastructure. The Secretary-General of the African Federation of Women Entrepreneurs emphasizes the need for improved infrastructure and the removal of tariffs to facilitate commerce. Kenya and Ghana strengthen commercial ties under AfCFTA, while Uganda sees AfCTA as a long-term solution to trade barriers with Kenya….

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Tinubu wants to work with governors on minimum wage review

Tinubu also reiterated that multiple exchange rates will no longer be tolerated. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared his willingness to review the national minimum wage to reflect the current global economic realities. The President disclosed this when he met with governors elected on the platform of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), in…

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Zamfara governor shuts down rumour of ₦9trn assets

Governor Lawal described the viral claim of his alleged ₦9trn worth of assets as false and misleading. Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal Dare, has debunked a claim that went viral on social media suggesting that he has declared assets worth ₦9 trillion. The governor addressed the matter in a statement issued by his spokesman, Sulaiman…

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Ilorin Emirate frowns at provocative beer advert

Ibrahim said the advertisement was a liberty taken too far, and called for its removal “to discourage a resort to self-help from the concerned members of the community”. Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has condemned an offensive billboard advertisement portraying the people of Ilorin as drunks. The union, an umbrella socio-cultural organisation, expressed it…

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Italy committed to working with Nigeria’s new leadership — Envoy

Leo said it was a key to stepping up and to deepening both country’s relations based on peace and security; governance and human rights; migration and mobility. The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Stefano Leo, says his country is committed to working with the new Nigerian leadership to promote peace, prosperity and curb effects of climate…

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Ondo CP presents N13.3m cheques to 27 late police officers’ families

He added that the cheques were meant to ameliorate the pains of the deceased immediate families. The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, CP Taiwo Jesubiyi, on Friday presented cheques worth N13,316,277 to 27 families of late police officers in the state. Jesubiyi made this known in a statement made available to newsmen by the…

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