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Month: July 2023

Senate to resume sitting on Tuesday after Sallah holiday

The ruling APC and the minority caucus are expected to fill the vacant eight principal positions. The Senate is to resume sitting on Tuesday after the Eid-el Kabir holiday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as the upper chamber resumes, majority and minority leaders are expected to emerge. The All Progressives Congress (APC),…

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NYSC warns forging certificates to result in 2-3 years jail term

NYSC warns of severe penalties, leaving forgers of its discharge or exemption certificates on the edge of their seats. In a capacity building training event held in Abuja on Monday, July 03, 2023, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) issued a stern warning to individuals involved in forging its discharge or exemption certificates. Ahmed Ibrahim,…

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Burna Boy premiers new single at his Birthday reception

Grammy-winning megastar Burna Boy has teased a new video. Burna Boy is currently at the fore of the global exportation of Nigerian music through his exceptional music and impressive stagemanship that has won him the hearts of listeners across the country. On July 2, 2023, Burna Boy celebrated his 32nd birthday, and the Megastar was…

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Mmesoma Ejikeme: Anambra state investigates high JAMB score of 362

A JAMB candidate who was previously hailed on social media as having achieved the highest score has been flagged for malpractice. In response to the recent uproar surrounding a candidate’s unusually high score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Anambra Government has established a panel of inquiry to investigate the matter. In a…

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Innoson Motors to withdraw scholarship if Mmesoma is found guilty

On Sunday, July 2, 2023, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) accused Mmesom Ejikeme of manipulating her UTME result. The management of Innoson Automobile Company says the ₦3 million scholarship awarded to Mmesoma Ejikeme, would be withdrawn if the student is found guilty of the allegation by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB)….

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Tinubu in closed-door meeting with Ribadu and Service Chiefs

This is the first meeting between the president and the Service Chiefs. President Bola Tinubu is currently in a closed-door meeting with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and the Service Chiefs at the State House in Abuja. This is the President’s first meeting with the service chiefs following their appointment two weeks ago. The…

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Dangote homeless abroad, contrasts with staff’s luxurious homes

The billoniare noted the tendency of Africans, particularly the youth, to spend their anticipated earnings prematurely. Dangote Group’s Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Aliko Dangote, recently revealed that while several of his employees possess overseas properties utilised as vacation homes, he himself does not. During an interview conducted by Business Insider Africa and published on the…

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Save the Date: Join Product Leader professionals at the first edition of THE DIVE 2023

The maiden edition of Africa’s largest Product Leadership Conference, THE DIVE 2023, is scheduled to be held on August 12 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria. This Product Leadership Conference, fueled by ProductDive, brings together accomplished product leaders, executives and founders in a collective showcase of brilliance and excellence. THE DIVE 2023 will bring together the best…

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See the $500 million deal between African Development Bank and the United States

African Development Bank and USAID extend and expand their partnership through the Regional Development Objectives Agreement (RDOAG) to tackle energy poverty and climate change in sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement aims to eliminate energy poverty by 2030, accelerate the just energy transition, and improve the enabling environment for renewable energy in Africa.The partnership allows for potential future…

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FG eyes ₦12 billion revenue from Proof of Ownership verification fee

The federal government has targeted an annual income of ₦12 billion from the recently introduced Proof of Ownership Certificate (POC) yearly fee for all registered vehicles. Last month, the FG announced an annual POC fee of ₦1000 to be paid by private and commercial motorists. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, (NBS), as of…

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