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Month: August 2023

Interswitch One Africa Music Fest 2023: Harmonising generations and rhythms

#FeatureByQuickteller For weeks, the world held its breath as it anticipated the biggest music fest in Africa, the Interswitch One Africa Music Fest, powered by Quickteller, the leading consumer digital payments platform. The show has, over the years remained a hallmark of the harmonization of African sounds and rhythms, bringing together voices from the various…

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Lagos govt to train 10,000 artisans, assures transparency in housing allocation

According to him, shelter is a crucial need of humans and the state is facing unending population growth, estimated at 3.63 per cent in 2023 from 3.44 per cent in 2020. The Lagos State government on Wednesday said it would train 10,000 artisans under its Master Craftsman Training Programme to address skills gap, bridge shelter…

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President Tinubu salutes IBB at 82

The President prayed for the continuous well-being of the celebrant and his family. President Bola Tinubu says he shares in the joy of celebration with family, friends, and associates of retired Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. Babangida is the former military President and would turn 82 years old on Thursday. This is contained in a statement…

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Enough is enough – Gov Otu reads riot act to kidnappers in Cross River

He said while they worked for the return of the days of economic boom, residents should not allow this little period of sacrifice to push them into criminality. Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River, on Wednesday read the riot act to criminal elements, saying “Enough is Enough” in an effort to stop the incessant kidnapping…

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We’re yet to confirm location of 5 kidnapped persons in Ebonyi – Police

Onovwakpoyeya noted that officers and men of the Command are on top of the issue to ascertain the actual location. The Police Command in Ebonyi says it is yet to confirm the location of the gang, who kidnapped five persons in the state on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that some national…

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Stop threatening our traditional ruler, Anambra community warns Simon Ekpa

Chief Ifeanyi iloakasia, President-General Aguleri Community Assembly, said they were taken aback by the threat from Ekpa on their traditional ruler. The Aguleri Community Assembly in Anambra East Local Government Area, has told Simon Ekpa, the Finland-based, self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to stop threatening HRH, Dr Michael Idigo, the…

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Kwankwaso meets Atiku as ‘deal’ with Tinubu stalls

Atiku and Kwankwaso held talks as the latter’s rumoured alliance with President Tinubu has reportedly hit the brick wall. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has paid a ‘surprise’ visit to his opponent in the 2023 presidential election, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Kwankwaso, who flew the flag of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the February 25…

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Wike gets FCT, Keyamo gets Aviation as Tinubu assigns ministries

Tinubu finally assigned portfolios to the ministerial nominees 10 days after the senate had cleared them for appointment. President Bola Tinubu has appointed the immediate past Governor of Rivers State and Festus Keyamo as Ministers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Minister of Aviation, respectively. This is as Tinubu also assigned portfolios to other…

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BREAKING: NNPCL secures $3bn emergency loan to halt naira slide

The NNPCL said the loan facility will support the Federal Government in its ongoing fiscal and monetary policy reforms. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has secured a $3bn emergency loan to support the naira and stabilise the foreign exchange market. According to the NNPCL, the crude repayment loan will be facilitated by the…

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New report ranks UK, US, and UAE as top travel destinations for Africans

A recent Mastercard report revealed UK, US, and UAE as top travel picks for Africans.The report noted that the trend reflects a shift towards immersive experiences over material possessions.It added that African travellers prioritise authentic encounters, reshaping industry dynamics. A recent report by the Mastercard Economic Institute has uncovered the United Kingdom, the United States,…

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