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Delta Speaker promises state socio-economic growth, political stability

The speaker further admonished them to jettison acts and actions capable of causing disunity in the constituency. The Speaker, Delta House of Assembly, Dennis Guwor says the state will witness a high level of socioeconomic growth and political stability this 2024. Guwor said this on Friday in Warri while addressing leaders of the Peoples Democratic…

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Customs releases bullion van impounded with smuggled rice, ₦24m in Ogun

The Area Controller added that three suspects were arrested and charged to court in connection with the crime. The Ogun Area Command II of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday said it has released the bullion van it impounded in April 2022 which was found loaded with rice. The Customs Area Controller, Olusola Alade, who…

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Lagos Assembly passes Sanwo-Olu’s ₦2.267trn 2024 budget

The Speaker directed the Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko, to forward a clean copy of the approved budget to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for assent. The Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday passed a total of ₦2.268 trillion as the 2024 budget size of the state. The House approved the passage of the budget…

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Lagos govt warns against sale of fake drinks at entertainment centres

He disclosed that the ministry is working with other relevant agencies to ensure full compliance with eradicating fake drinks. The Lagos State government has cautioned entertainment centres within the state against sales and distribution of fake drinks. Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser (SA) to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, gave the warning in…

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Max Air gets lion’s share as Tinubu approves 3 airlines for 2024 Hajj

NAHCON vowed that it remains dedicated to upholding the highest standards in pilgrimage organisation, with a focus on the safety and satisfaction of pilgrims. President Bola Tinubu has approved three airlines to serve as exclusive carriers for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the airlines are Air Peace Ltd.,…

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Nigerian student breaks Guinness World Record with 100-hour painting marathon

According to GWR, Chancellor said he battled fatigue around the 88-hour mark but was committed to reaching his target of 100 hours. Nigerian art student, Chancellor Ahaghotu, has broken a decade-old record for the longest painting marathon after painting for 100 consecutive hours, Guinness World Records (GWR), has announced on its website. GWR said Ahaghotu,…

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Investors net worth further increases by ₦899bn on NGX

Analysis of the market outlook by some financial experts revealed that trade on the Exchange appreciated due to a wave of “buy the hype.” Investors’ net worth on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) further appreciated by ₦899 billion or 2.11 per cent to end trading for the week. Specifically, market capitalisation closed at ₦43.593 trillion…

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Body begins crackdown on quackery in Public Relations profession April 1

Ogadigo said the NIPR Act Compliance and Enforcement Committee were working assiduously to ensure strict compliance to the institute’s directive. The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has issued a deadline of April 1, 2024, as the commencement date for a crackdown on quacks who have infiltrated the Public Relations profession. Stanley Ogadigo, the Director,…

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Chinese, Nigerian firms sign $1bn gas flaring deal

Ruming thanked the Federal Government for allowing the company to carry out the work. A Chinese firm, Beijing Zhogmin Xinjunlong New Energy Technology Company Ltd. and NIGUS International, a Nigerian firm, have signed a $1 billion agreement to fund and develop gas flaring solutions for Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…

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Nollywood actor ‘Baba Olofa Ina’ buried in Ede

TAMPAN’s president said the late Aderemi played a significant role in the entertainment industry with many upcoming artists looking up to him as a role model. The late Nollywood actor, Adedeji Aderemi, popularly known as “Baba Olofa Ina” was buried at his residence in the Wakajaye area of Edeland in Osun on Friday. The News…

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