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Month: November 2023

FG to partner states to deliver dividends of democracy to Nigerians

According to him, if fully utilised it will solve a lot of problems, especially the creation of employment opportunities, among others. The Federal Government has expressed its resolve to collaborate with state governments to deliver dividends of democracy to Nigerians. The Minister of State, Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Alhaji Bello Goronyo, made this…

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Food prices rose in October – NBS

It said the South-South recorded the highest average price of 1kg of Tomato at ₦1,199.77, followed by the South-East at ₦908.64. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says prices of beef, rice, beans, tomato, and other food items increased in October. It said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for October 2023 released…

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Ganduje inaugurates APC Caretaker Committee in Rivers, vows to reposition

Ganduje said it was unfortunate that the APC which started as a strong party in the state had turned comatose. Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has promised to resuscitate the party’s Rivers chapter. Ganduje said this on Friday in Abuja when he inaugurated a seven-member Caretaker Committee for…

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MNJTF neutralises 4 Boko Haram terrorists in Borno

He explained that the operation resulted in the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, and 29 rounds of 7.62-millimeter special ammunition. The troops of Sector 3, Multi-Naltional Joint Task Force(MNJTF), said it had neutralised four Boko Haram terrorists in Malam Fatori in the northern part of Borno State. Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, Chief Military…

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Hilda Baci, Prada Uzodinma, others nominated for Under-30 CEOs awards

The awards committee Co-chair, Abass Oroh, highlighted the profound impact the awards have had on the African business landscape over the past five years. A Nigerian chef and former Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, philanthropist, Prada Uzodinma, and real estate entrepreneur, Bright Shekoni, have been nominated for the Under-30 Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) Awards….

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Nigeria lost $1.4bn in 8 years due to CBN ban on 43 items – Cardoso

Cardoso explained that the benefits of trade gains for the general population were negligible, as the average industry in Nigeria pays 13.7 per cent more for its inputs. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has clarified that the 43 items were never explicitly prohibited from importation or sale in Nigeria….

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One officer doing the job of two, IGP decries lack of manpower in police

On equipment, Egbetokun assured that all logistics needed by the police to do their job effectively would be provided. The Inspector General of Police (IG-P), Kayode Egbetokun, says his administration has planned to double the manpower strength of the Police Force in the country. Egbetokun disclosed this on Friday during a one-day visit to the…

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FG summons contractor handling ₦128m irrigation project in Adamawa

NAN reports that the minister also inspected the Kiri Dam facility and Dangote Sugar refinery, which are generating water from the dam. The Minister of State, Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Alhaji Bello Goronyo, says the government has summoned the contractor handling the Talum irrigation project worth ₦128 million in Adamawa. Goronyo disclosed this…

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Nigerian online shoppers believe domestic Black Friday is a scam

Femi Vaughan on Twitter also said that one factor that had brought Nigerian Black Friday down was the economy. Monitoring the Black Friday conversations on social media, most Nigerian online shoppers revealed a lack of trust, as many believed that e-commerce companies were simply boosting their sales without really offering great discounts. A tech blogger,…

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Tinubu appoints 10 board members for Finance Ministry, 2 for Customs

Ngelale said Tinubu wished the new appointees well in their deliberations and expected the views and perspectives of the private sector would be fully articulated. President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 10 Nigerians to serve on the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to…

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