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Day: November 16, 2023

Declare what you inherited from Buhari, Obi tackles FG over bankruptcy claim

Obi asked the Tinubu government to come clean on the deficit inherited from the immediate past administration. Presidential flag-bearer of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has taken the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to task over a recent claim that the country was bankrupt. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, had…

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Nigeria’s First Lady arrives in Sierra Leone to celebrate girl-child day

Remi Tinubu applauded her Sierra Leonean counterpart for the effort toward a better life for women. The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on Thursday to join her counterpart, Fatima Jannie-Bio, to mark this year’s UN Day Against Rape and Girl-Child Exploitation. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that she was…

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How Nigerian universities can emerge world-class – Covenant University VC

The vice-chancellor said that universities in Nigeria could not continue to do what they were used to and expect different results. The Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Otta, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, has said that Nigerian universities require intensive and impactful research, alongside teaching and community service to emerge world-class. Adebayo said this at a workshop held at…

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Eko Disco pledges to improve hourly supply of electricity to customers

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), has promised to improve its electricity supply to customers within the network. The Disco also said it would continue to make more efforts to reduce fraud, vandalism and energy theft within its network operations. Dr Tinuade Sanda, Chief Executive Officer, EKEDC, gave the assurance at the customers’ interactive forum held…

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Lone PDP member in Yobe Assembly defects to APC

In his remarks, the Speaker of the House, Chiroma Mashio, described the lawmaker as a great defender of the interest of his people. Alhaji Lawan Majakura, the only Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator in the Yobe House of Assembly, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

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Tinubu desires to bridge infrastructure gap through PPP — Shettima

The vice president added that the country wouldn’t shy away from taking necessary decisions to attract private sector participation in that regard. Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to bridge the infrastructure gap through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in the country. The vice president stated this at the public…

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Broken friendships and other unforgettable moments from ‘RHOLagos’ season 2

We take a look at some of the most interesting moments of the ongoing season. From exploring friendship dynamics to dishing out drama, The Real Housewives of Lagos season two has served these and more. In this article, we focus on the last two episodes of the popular show, which were a mix of everything,…

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Customs CG teaches FG how to enhance foreign exchange earnings

The CG said that Nigeria should focus on targeted sector-specific initiatives and invest in infrastructure to facilitate seamless trade. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says the African Continental Free Trade Agreement(AfCFTA) stands as a golden opportunity for Nigeria to significantly enhance its foreign exchange earnings. The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Comptroller Adewale Adeniyi, said…

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UNIBEN produces 178 1st Class graduands, as Fashola bags honorary degree

The vice-chancellor stated that a total of 14,254 graduates would be awarded degrees while 4,045 would be conferred with postgraduate degrees. The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has produced 178 First Class graduates in the 2020/2021 academic session. Prof. Lilian Salami, Vice-Chancellor of the University announced this on Thursday in Benin at a press briefing to…

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Gbajabiamila to deliver YABATECH convocation lecture as 254 bag distinction

Abdul said the convocation scheduled for Nov. 17 to Nov. 23, would also feature conferment of fellowship of the college on three outstanding and truly deserving Nigerians. The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, will deliver the 2021/2022 convocation lecture of the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) slated for Nov. 21, 2023….

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