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Day: February 12, 2025

NLC orders boycott of Glo, MTN, Airtel, others over 50% tariff hike implementation

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate reversal of the 50 per cent telecommunications tariff hike. Joe Ajaero, President of the NLC, made this demand in a communiqué signed on Wednesday in Abuja by Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of the NLC. The communiqué was issued after the NLC’s Central Working Committee…

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Power restored to UCH Ibadan after 100 days of outage

On Wednesday, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) resumed the electricity supply to the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan after more than 100 days of disconnection. The Chairman of UCH Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), Oladayo Olabampe, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. NAN reports that IBEDC disconnected UCH…

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FG concerned about 400,000 Nigerian refugees stranded in Cameroon, Niger, Chad

The Federal Government has expressed concern over 400,000 Nigerian refugees stranded in Cameroon, Niger and Chad, as plans are underway to repatriate them. Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), stated this at the Technical Working Group meeting on Wednesday in Abuja. Ahmed noted…

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Tinubu meets Google CEO in Paris over AI skills expansion in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Chief Executive Officer of Google, Mr Sundar Pichai, for the company’s interest in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation in Nigeria. Tinubu met the Google team in Paris on Wednesday in the company of Mr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the…

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7 actionable tips to turn side gigs into steady income

Transforming these hustles into a steady revenue stream, however, requires strategy and discipline. Here are 7 actionable tips designed to help you harness your skills, manage your time, and boost your earnings. Get ready to turn your side gig into a reliable source of income. 1) Identify Your Strengths and Interests Focus on work that…

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OdumoduBlvck, Shallipopi, Ayo Maff, Qing Madi, Nasboi nominated for Headies Next Rated prize

The award which is returning to Nigeria after two editions in the United States is set to a highly competitive one as some of the biggest hits and acclaimed albums released between 2023 and 2024 have been nominated in multiple categories. Over the years, the Headies Next Rated prize has become one of the most…

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I was offered N5bn fraudulent deal – Durotoye narrates experience in Tinubu’s govt

Adetokunbo Olufela Durotoye, a former Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on National Values and Social Justice, has revealed how he turned down a fraudulent N5 billion offer from a government official. The renowned leadership coach and former presidential candidate of the defunct Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN) made this known while narrating his…

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Nigeria signs deals with Niger Republic, Algeria for gas pipeline to Europe

Nigeria has signed new contracts with its West African neoughour, Niger Republic, and North African partner, Algeria, designed to accelerate the development of a vast natural gas pipeline toward Europe. Algerian press agency APS reported the development, stating that officials from the three African countries signed documents at a meeting for the project in Algiers,…

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Fintiri ended 120-year-old chieftaincy struggle in Adamawa – Ex-minister

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s creation of the Huba Chiefdom in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa has ended a 120-year-old chieftaincy struggle. The Chairman of the Coronation Committee and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Idi Hong, made this known while addressing reporters in Yola on Wednesday. Hong said Fintiri’s emergence as governor was a turning…

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FG moves to strengthen trust in power sector trading

The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) company has welcomed its newly appointed Chairman, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, at its corporate headquarters in Abuja with a strong call for collaboration to enhance the country’s electricity sector. Argungu, who also serves as the National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), arrived at the NBET office alongside…

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