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Month: January 2024

History made as NTA secures exclusive broadcasting rights for 2024 AFCON

The announcement comes as a surprise after Multichoice, the owners of DSTV and Super Sports, failed to secure the rights. The National Television Authority (NTA) has successfully secured the exclusive broadcasting rights for the highly anticipated 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The monumental deal guarantees that every moment of the continental football extravaganza will…

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Presidency justifies Betta Edu’s suspension

Edu was suspended on Monday, January 8, 2024, for allegedly approving the payment of N585 million into a personal account. The presidency has maintained that President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Betta Edu, the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation was appropriate. President Tinubu recently suspended Edu and Halima Shehu, the National Coordinator of…

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We’ll tackle pressure on foreign exchange – FG

She stared that the administration is resolute in removing obstacles hindering business growth. The Federal Government has assured Nigerians of its proactive measures to address the ongoing challenges surrounding foreign exchange pressures in the country. Doris Uzoka-Anite, the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, reiterated this commitment during the inauguration of two new factories and…

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Adeleke sets up committee to investigate ₦200m misuse at College of Education

Governor Adeleke vows to ensure accountability and transparency. Responding to the swirling controversy surrounding the alleged misappropriation of ₦200 million at the state-owned College of Education, Ila-Orangun, Governor Ademola Adeleke has taken decisive action by establishing a three-man committee to probe the matter. The governor’s media aide, Malam Olawale Rasheed, announced the development on Tuesday,…

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APC files lawsuit against Governor Adeleke

The lawsuit was reportedly instituted by the National Headquarters of the APC in Abuja. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken legal action against Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun, filing a suit at the Federal High Court in Osogbo. The APC alleges that Adeleke appointed a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the…

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Mumzee plans to share money from Twitter Blue subscription

Mumzee is working on subscribing to Blue, X’s premium version which rewards subscribers with monthly payouts. Deborah Adebisi, the Nigerian woman who gained fame on X (formerly Twitter) after sharing her marital issue, has disclosed her plan to share her potential earnings from X Blue. Mumzee has been trending on X for days for taking…

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Drivers beg Lagride, Uber, Bolt, Indriver for worker-friendly policies

AUATON expressed dissatisfaction with the existing working conditions imposed by platforms such as Lagride, Uber, Bolt, and Indriver. The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has issued a plea to Lagosride management, urging the immediate adoption of worker-friendly policies to ensure the safety and well-being of its members and their property. This urgent…

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58% Nigerians shunned banks, switched to Fintechs in 2023

The growth witnessed by some major payment service firms such as Opay, Palmpay and Moniepoint due to the scarcity created by the CBN policy on naira enabled the switch A fresh report has indicated an increase in the adoption of Fintech services by Nigerians in 2023 owing to the glitches experienced by major banks during…

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Army Chief announces arrest of soldier who insulted Sanwo-Olu online

Lt Gen Lagbaja distanced the Army from other videos circulating on social media where insults were directed at the governor. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja, confirmed the arrest of a soldier who insulted Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on social media. The announcement came during a conversation with journalists in Enugu state on…

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Governor Makinde approves 35% salary increase for legislative workers

The approvals include 35% basic salary, legislative duty allowance and 30% of other allowances under the Negotiated Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure. Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved 35% salary increase for all legislative staff in the state government’s workforce. The Assembly Speaker, Debo Ogundoyin, made this known on Tuesday during the 2024 inter-faith…

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