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Tinubu’s France visit catalyst for economic growth, Mbah praises President

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State says President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to France is a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations and opening new opportunities for subnational governments. Mbah, who is on the Nigerian delegation, spoke with State House correspondents on the sidelines of the visit in Paris. The governor emphasised the importance of…

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NAFDAC notifies Nigerians on fake anti-malaria drug in circulation

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified the general public of the sale of counterfeit combiart (Artemether Lumefantrine 20/120mg) Dispersible Tablets in Nigeria. The notification is in a public alert marked: No. 043/2024, issued on the NAFDAC website, disclosing the date of manufacturing of the drug to be Feb….

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FG disburses N738.8m presidential grant to 14,776 business owners in Ebonyi

The Bank of Industry (BOI) says a total of 14,776 business owners in Ebonyi have benefited from the Federal Government’s Presidential Grants scheme in the state. Chukwudi Asiegbu, BOI Manager in Ebonyi, disclosed this during a town hall meeting on the outcome of the grant scheme on Friday in Abakaliki. Asiegbu said that each beneficiary…

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Our reforms support strong, resilient African financial architecture – CBN

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, says the bank’s reforms align with efforts to establish a stronger and more resilient African financial architecture. Cardoso said this on Saturday in Abuja during his remarks at the 5th African Union Extraordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs,…

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Critics of Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, including lawmakers, ignorant of its contents – Barau

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has said the majority of people, including some lawmakers opposing the Tax Reform Bills initiated by President Bola Tinubu, are ignorant of its contents. He clarified that the controversial bills were speedily passed for a second reading to allow the public to make comments and inputs…

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Wonka, IF, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, coming to Showmax this December

Let your imagination come alive this festive season. Showmax has a spectacular lineup of movies guaranteed to transport you to worlds of wonder and adventure. Kids and the young at heart are in for a special treat this festive season. Whether you’re craving enchanting tales, thrilling escapades, or timeless classics to share with loved ones,…

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Military sustains onslaught on terrorists, kills 135, arrests 185 others in 1 week

Troops of the Nigerian military eliminated no fewer than 135 terrorists, apprehended 185 suspects and rescued 129 kidnapped hostages through well-executed operations across the country in the last week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in the Defence Headquarters weekly update on the operations of the military on Saturday…

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How my wife delivered letter that saved Obasanjo from execution to Abacha – Gowon

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon says he pleaded with late Gen. Sani Abacha not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo for an alleged coup plot in 1995. Gowon said this at the maiden edition of the Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organised by the Plateau Government. The News Agency of Nigeria…

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Cross River workers set to begin strike as Gov fails to implement 70k minimum wage

The organised labour unions in Cross River say it is set for the industrial action as proposed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the implementation of the new minimum wage. The state chairman of Trade Union Congress (TUC), Monday Ogbodum, said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar…

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Traders count losses as fire destroys goods worth millions at Lagos spare parts market

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says the Idumota underbridge market at Ebute Ero area has been gutted by fire. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said LASEMA received a distress call at about…

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