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Month: September 2023

Tinubu seeks UNs’ assistance to tackle terrorism, poverty

President Tinubu stressed that maintaining global peace and prosperity required prompt and comprehensive solutions President Bola Tinubu, in an effort to address the significant impact of terrorism on global peace, displacement, and poverty, sought the United Nations’ support for Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. During a meeting with Vladimir Voronkov, the Under-Secretary General of the United…

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Moniepoint records $12bn monthly transaction value, expands services

Moniepoint also facilitated transactions for over 1.6 million small and medium-sized businesses in the country. Fintech giant Moniepoint said it now averages $12 billion worth of transactions monthly as more businesses continue to embrace digital payments in Nigeria. Disclosing this at a parley with journalists in Lagos on Thursday, August 31, 2023, the Acting Managing…

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Exploring the Boons of Copy transactions for Novice traders

#Featurebylazardrinic Copy trading has emerged as one of the most promising strategies for novice traders who want to maximize their potential in the financial market. This innovative concept allows individuals to replicate the trades of experienced and successful traders, enabling them to learn from the best while minimizing their own risks. In this article, we…

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Federal, States, LGs share ₦‎4.37trn FAAC allocations Jan-June 2023 – NEITI

NEITI’s quarterly review show that inflows into the Federation Account in Q2 of 2023 declined by 23% which affected the distributable revenue which fell by 12% when compared with the total revenue disbursed in the first quarter. The three tiers of government – the Federal, States and Local Government Councils (LGs), shared a total of…

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Makurdi will experience power outage on Sept. 1 – JED

Head, Corporate Communications JED noted that the outage would enable the technical team fix the tilted tower near Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority in Makurdi. The Management of Jos Electricity Distribution Plc. (JED), said there would be power outage in Makurdi, the Benue capital on Sept. 1 (today) to enable them carry out repair…

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FG can’t refund states, money spent on Federal roads now – Works Minister

Umahi added that the country’s economy right now won’t permit any commitment by the federal government. The Federal government cannot refund money spent on Federal Roads by State Governments for now, says Works Minister David Umahi. Umahi made this known on Thursday when he visited Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in Ibadan. The News…

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10th NASS to prioritise flooding, environmental issues in Nigeria – Lawmaker

The lawmaker noted that it was important for the country to create good environment outcomes to enable its citizens tap the full benefits from its natural and social Investments. Mr Terseer Ugbo, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Environment in the House of Representatives, says the 10th National Assembly would strive to positively address…

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African Union suspends Gabon

Military leaders named the head of the Presidential Guard, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, as the country’s interim leader on Wednesday evening. The African Union (AU) has suspended Gabon’s membership in the wake of the coup in the Central African country. AU’s Peace and Security Council said on Thursday evening that it strongly condemned the take-over…

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LASG announces night diversion to repair truck barriers at National Stadium

According to him, alternative routes will be available to motorists during the diversion. The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion on Friday and Saturday (Sept.1 and Sept. 2) nights, between 10.00pm to 6.00am daily to repair the newly installed truck barrier at the National Stadium Bridge. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation,…

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Alex hits Ike in self-defence during pool party on ‘BBNaija All Stars’

A night filled with intense drama and headbutts. Alex hit Ike severally as she assumed he was trying to drown her in the pool during the Thursday night pool party on Big Brother Naija All Stars. It definitely was shocking to see how quickly a fun interaction could turn into something chaotic in the BBNaija…

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