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Naira hits ₦860 per dollar in parallel market, depreciates by 4.2%

The currency has been subject to fluctuations since the government implemented the unification of exchange rate windows. A few months into the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian naira has been experiencing a continuous downward spiral, causing concern among citizens and economic experts alike. On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, the naira took another…

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Gov. Mbah donates relief materials to victims of Enugu building collapse

SEMA official added that victims were also given bags of rice, corn, beans, garri, and cartons of toilet soap, tomatoes paste and groundnut oil, as well as bags of salt, mosquito nets and mats. Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has donated relief materials to seven families, including 22 children who were rendered homeless when…

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Runsewe urges Nigerians to support Tinubu’s government, shun bigotry, ethnicity

Runsewe expressed that the new dawn presents an opportunity for Nigerians to work together in unity and confront squarely the task of building a better Nigeria. Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has called on Nigerians to support the President Bola Tinubu-led administration and shun religious bigotry and ethnicity. Runsewe…

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Yemi Alade, Ruger, Phyno, Zlatan to perform at 2023 AFRIMMA awards

The African Muzik Magazine Awards 2023 is set to celebrate African music excellence with much pump and pageantry. AFRIMMA is an award that celebrates notable feats by African music stars around the world and the 10th edition is set to honour the impressive success of the current global rise of African music. At the award…

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Reps urges Tinubu to lift embargo on recruitment in Govt agencies

Reps further noted that lifting of the embargo on employment and going ahead to employ young qualified Nigerians should be a part of the rescue measures. The House of Representatives has urged President Bola Tinubu to lift the embargo on employment into agencies of government. The call was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a…

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‘Avoid risky consumption of ponmo, bush meat’ – Ekiti Govt cautions over outbreak of Anthrax

The government urged residents to adhere to hygiene practices, especially in places where ponmo, bone meals and blood meals are produced. The Ekiti Government has warned against risky consumption of hides (ponmo), smoked meat and bush meat. This is contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Agriculture and Food Security, Ebenezer…

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Gov Bago sacks revenue contractors in Niger

Bago instructed the affected organisations to return official vehicles and relevant documents in their possession to the permanent secretary or the most senior director with immediate effect. Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has directed the immediate sack of all revenue consultants and agents contracted by various Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDA’s) in the state. This…

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NCS reaffirms commitment to boost trade at Lekki Port

MD, Lekki Port added that the cooperation of the Customs was crucial to the port’s success as a very smooth and efficient customs operation which was key to attracting customers to the port. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed commitment to provide the necessary support to Lekki Port to facilitate and boost trade in…

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Rising music star Shallipopi debuts on Billboard Afrobeats Chart

Fast-rising street-pop sensation Shallipopi has made his first appearance on the Billboard Afrobeats Songs Chart after releasing his debut EP ‘Planet Pluto’. In the latest issue of the Billboard Hot 100 (Chart week – July 22, 2023), Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ extends its record as the longest-charting African song in the Hot 100 as it enters…

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Benue Govt reveals 2,500 ghost workers on teachers’ LGs payroll

The governor stated that the decision for the delay in salary payment was taken after the government discovered mindless padding of the wage bill and fraudulent manipulations on their payroll but he assured workers that they will receive salaries before the end of the week. Gov. Hyacinth Alia said 2500 ghost workers have been uncovered…

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