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Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:28:03 GMT
COP26: More Challenges for Nigeria's Economy As 25 Countries Unite Against Fossil Fuels
[Premium Times] Many developing economies, including Nigeria, that rely majorly on fossil fuels may be prone to financial challenges in the coming days.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:24:16 GMT
'We Have Nothing Left' - the Catastrophic Consequences of Criminalising Livelihoods
[The Conversation Africa] We were in Obalende: a bustling working-class neighbourhood of office buildings, shops and residential areas, on Lagos Island, Nigeria. During the day, the neighbourhood teems with small market stalls selling all manner of t...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:35:01 GMT
Govt Moves Against Malnutrition, Set to Launch Operation Feed Yourself
[This Day] Nigeria, in a bold move to fight malnutrition in the country, has finalised arrangements to launch 'Operation Feed Yourself' among the citizenry.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:34:57 GMT
France Formally Hands Back 26 Looted Artworks to Benin
[RFI] On Tuesday, France returned 26 artworks to Benin from the royal treasures of Abomey looted in the 19th century by colonial troops and kept until now at the Paris' Quai Branly Museum.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:56:04 GMT
From Academia and Central Banking to Governor, Chukwuma Soludo's Story in Resilience
[Premium Times] Not only did he obtain first-class honours, but he was also the top-of-the-class graduate throughout his studies up to the doctoral level in 1989.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:46:04 GMT
Abuja Authorities Move to Regulate Uber, Bolt Operations
[Premium Times] Abuja's says it has developed a "hybrid licence" for app-based vehicle operators.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:34:55 GMT
Ikoyi Building Collapse - Why Journalists Are Barred From Investigative Panel - Lagos Govt
[Premium Times] Mr Omotosho said the panel has been made private to allow the members to concentrate fully on their assignments.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:34:52 GMT
Nigeria Market Recovers After SIM Bans Lifted
[CAJ News] Nigeria, Africa's largest market, has recorded modest growth in mobile subscriptions for the month of September.

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:07:35 GMT
CBN Launches Initiative to Cut Wheat Importation By 60%, to Save U.S.$2 Billion Annually
[This Day] Abuja -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Tuesday flagged-off the first ever rain-fed wheat programme in the country, seeking to slash the importation of the food commodity by 60 per cent as well as save $2 billion annually in foreign exc...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:00:24 GMT
Controversy Over Resignation
[This Day] Precious Ugwuzor reports on the controversial resignation of the commissioner of Lands and Urban Development in Enugu State and the counter accusations by union leaders, individuals and state institution

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:58:47 GMT
Accountant General to Senate - I Can't Disclose What Comes in, Goes Out of Revenue Account
[This Day] Abuja -- The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has told the Senate Committee on Finance that his office holds the Senate no obligation to furnish it with what comes or goes out of the Consolidated Revenue Account of the fe...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:45:46 GMT
Senator La'ah Denies Accusing Aruwan of Aiding Genocide in S/Kaduna
[Vanguard] The Commissioner of Internal security and Home Affairs in Kaduna State ,Mr.Samuel Aruwan,has said that contrary to claims in an online interview that the Senator representing Southern Kaduna, Danjuma La'ah had alleged that he was being use...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:45:45 GMT
CAN Decries Condition of 1.5m Benue IDPs
[Vanguard] Makurdi -- *Urges FG to resettle them to boost food production

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:45:44 GMT
Covid-19 - Kaduna Speaker Backs Govt Directives
[Vanguard] Kaduna -- The Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani has said that it was in the best interest of the public, the recent directive by Governor Nasir El-Rufai on mass vaccination so as to curb the sprea...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:45:42 GMT
Third Mainland Bridge Is Safe - Govt
[Vanguard] THE Federal Government, Tuesday, dismissed the rumour circulating on social media that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State has 'opened up'.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:45:38 GMT
$78.4m Claim - Court Stops 2 Energy Firms From Accessing Funds, Assets Worldwide
[Vanguard] A FEDERAL High Court sitting in Lagos has restrained Shebah Exploration and Production Company Ltd, Sheban Petroleum Development Company Ltd and persons acting on their behalf from withdrawing from the accounts of nine other defendants and...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:45:35 GMT
Charles Soludo Wins Anambra Governorship Election
[Vanguard] Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has won the Anambra governorship election, polling a total of 112,229 votes.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:45:33 GMT
Exonerate Saro-Wiwa, Others, Not Pardon - PANDEF to Buhari
[Vanguard] Yenagoa -- Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has reiterated calls for the exoneration of late renowned playwright and environmental activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, and eight other Ogoni leaders, killed by the Abacha regime, 26 years ago.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:20:51 GMT
Fire Guts Kaduna Varsity Market, Destroys Shops
[Vanguard] Kaduna -- An inferno on Tuesday evening at the Kaduna State University(KASU) has razed many shops and other valuables in the institution's mini market estimated at millions.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:20:51 GMT
Buhari Says Agricultural Sector Makes Huge Contribution to GDP
[Vanguard] President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said that the Agricultural sector was one of the critical non-oil sectors which made significant contributions to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:20:48 GMT
Kaduna Govt Set to Explore Revenue Potential of Solid Minerals
[Vanguard] The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) says it is partnering with relevant stakeholders in the mining sector to mobilise revenue from solid minerals and other natural resources in the state.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:20:47 GMT
Women Empowerment - Nigeria Firm, 33 Others Among $25m Google Awardees
[Vanguard] A Nigerian firm, ImpactHer and 33 organisations from other countries are to receive $25 million grants for creating opportunities that benefit women and girls.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:20:44 GMT
Abandoned 2-Day-Old Baby Battles for Survival in Makurdi Hospital
[Vanguard] Makurdi -- A two-day-old baby recently picked up from a bush path around the Adaka area of Makurdi town, Benue State by a resident is currently battling for survival at a private hospital in the town.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:20:43 GMT
Govt Makes New N20m Investment in Start-Up Ecosystem
[Vanguard] The Federal government has pumped N20 million into the Nigerian start-up ecosystem. The investment came through the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, which doled out a grant of 5million each to four young tech start-ups in the count...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:20:32 GMT
UK Pledges £500 Million to Combat Deforestation, Promote Trade in Nigeria, 27 Others
[This Day] The United Kingdom has announced a £500 million fund to support the implementation of the Forest, Agriculture and Commodity Trade (FACT) roadmap to protect forests while also promoting development and trade in Nigeria and 27 other countri...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:05:27 GMT
Ministerial Retreat - How Buhari's Govt Held Self Accountable
[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari, recently, read riot act to ministers and other top government functionaries, at a two-day performance review retreat at the instance of the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Musta...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:53:08 GMT
Brazilian Envoy Canvasses Cultural, Scholarship Opportunities for Students
[This Day] The Consul-General, Consulate of Brazil, Lagos, Ambassador Francisco Soare Luz, has called on stakeholders in the Nigeria-Brazillian bilateral relationship to harness the opportunities provided for trade, cultural and educational agreement...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:52:26 GMT
UBEC Counterpart Funds - Lawmakers to Name, Shame Defaulting States
[This Day] The Chairman, House Committee on Basic Education and Services, Prof. Julius Ihonvbare has stated that the committee is ready and willing to partner the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in naming and shaming state governments tha...

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:51:43 GMT
Inefficient TRACON May Jeopardise Safety, Air Traffic Controllers Warn
[This Day] Air Traffic Controllers have warned that the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON) might soon be obsolete and could threaten safety in the airspace.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:51:41 GMT
Is APC National Chairmanship Zoned to North-Central?
[This Day] Nseobong Okon-Ekong writes that the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress is the next most anticipated political event in Nigeria



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