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Month: January 2024

We’re determined to boost power supply in Abia – Information commissioner

The government had taken serious steps through strategic investments to enhance power supply in order to stimulate economic activities in the state. The Abia Government on Monday expressed its determination to improve power supply in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Okey Kanu, made this known during a press briefing on the outcome…

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Nigeria Legion urges inclusion in budget for fallen heroes’ welfare

There has not been any take-off grant for the organisation since it was established in 1964. The Nigeria Legion, an organisation overseeing the welfare of Nigeria’s fallen heroes, has demanded an inclusion in the budgetary allocations of the Federal Government. The National Chairman of the organisation, Maj. -Gen. AbdulMalik Jibril, made the appeal at a…

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Eat that frog in 2024: How to overcome procrastination

Eating that frog may not be the tastiest way to start your day, but it sure gets things moving. So, it’s the second week of 2024, but your grand resolutions are starting to feel… abandoned. Those once-burning ambitions are beginning to get buried under a mountain of “not-yets.” Procrastination is to blame. Fortunately, we can…

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5 ways women control their men without uttering a word

Is your girlfriend controlling you? Find out. It’s not uncommon for partners to influence one another. However, when influence turns into control, it can have profound effects on the relationship. For healthy relationships, communication is key. If you find your thoughts and actions consistently directed or limited by your girlfriend, it might be a sign…

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Dangote Refinery set for production after receiving 6m barrels of crude oil

The facility has been receiving crude oil shipments since December 2023. The Dangote Refinery has announced its readiness to begin the production of refined oil products after receiving the required amounts of crude oil barrels for production, The refinery has received its last batch of six million barrels of crude oil from the Nigeria National…

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How to apply for your Nigerian passport online in 7 simple steps

The Federal Government introduced the online application system to ensure that Nigerians find the passport acquisition process less cumbersome. Better days are here for Nigerian passport applicants as the Federal Government, via the Ministry of Interior, has launched an online application portal for a seamless process. In December 2023, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,…

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EFCC heads to Appeal Court to avoid paying Emefiele ₦100 million

The EFCC insists the former CBN boss was held with a valid order of court. The EFCC has expressed dissatisfaction with a judgement of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court awarding ₦100 million damages against it in favour of a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Economic and Financial…

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Former Buhari minister Umar-Farouq finally faces EFCC interrogators

The former minister was at the commission’s headquarters on Monday morning. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday grilled a former Minister of Social Development, Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, for hours over allegations of fraud. A source at the EFCC confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the…

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EFCC expects suspended Betta Edu to show up for interrogation on Tuesday

EFCC invited the minister less than 30 minutes after President Tinubu announced her suspension from office. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, to its headquarters in Abuja, for questioning over alleged fraud. A source at the EFCC confirmed to the News…

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Elumelu: UBA surpasses ₦1 trillion market capitalisation mark

The milestone underscores UBA’s robust growth trajectory and unwavering market confidence. Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has joined the group of companies with market capitalisation of over ₦1 trillion, as its share price value hits ₦29.90 per share. At the close of trading of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Monday,…

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