COP 28: FG delegation are in Dubai for serious business, not a jamboree, Says Minister
From Victor Osula, Abuja Following the public conversation on the number of delegates from Nigeria attending the ongoing Climate Summit …
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Conference in Honour of Dr. Segun Osoba, Kicks off December 18 & 19, 2023,
By Akanmu G. Adebayo Dr Osoba In two weeks, on December 18 & 19 to be exact, all roads lead …
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Gov Soludo’s Palliatives Are in Excess of 5bn Naira, Says Commissioner Paul Nwosu
Anambra State Commissioner of Information, Paul Nwosu has said it’s very important to clarify that Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has …
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BUA Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu declines nomination as Member, APC standing Committee on Finance
Chairman of BUA Group Abdul Samad Rabiu has declined nomination by the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, as member of …
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Obaseki Sends Shaibu Birthday Greetings
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has taken a brief break from the ongoing succession battle between him and his …
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Former Minister, Solomon Dalung Mourns Mother
From Yakubu Busari,Jos Dalung with sick mother before she passed away. Former Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Selcap …
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Multichoice Nigeria Raises DStv, GOtv Subscription Again
By Goodluck Ikiebe Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Nigeria, has announced a second price increase for its DStv and GOtv packages this year, with hikes of at least 19 per cent across all bouquets. The new prices will take effect on November 6, 2023, just five months after the company’s last price increase. In a statement to subscribers, Multichoice said the latest price increase was due to “rising costs in all aspects of our business, including content acquisition, infrastructure maintenance, and operating expenses.” The company also attributed the increase to “the current economic challenges in Nigeria,” which include high inflation and a weak naira. The new prices for DStv packages are as follows: Premium: N29,500 (+20%); Compact+: N19,800 (+19%); Compact: N12,500 (+19%); …
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Blue Economy: Jamoh, Gunter Pauli Meet to Discuss Possibilities
L-R: Professor Pauli Gunter, Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA Dr. Bashir Jamoh; and Mr. Gelele Olushola, during a meeting on the possibilities of Blue Economy in Nigeria that was held in Abuja. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh has met with Professor Gunter Pauli to discuss possibilities in Nigeria’s Blue Economy, in Abuja. This meeting is a follow up to the session the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola had with Professor Pauli, where the need for the NIMASA DG to meet with experts like Gunter Pauli, was highlighted. Jamoh noted that having Professor Pauli interphase with stakeholders of the new Ministry would definitely help …
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NIMASA Hosts Regional Training On Biofouling Technology Transfer
L-R: Nigerian Alternate Permanent Representative to the IMO, Mr. Abdul Dirisu; Lecturer, IMO International Maritime Law Institute, Ms. Ramat Jalloh; Secretary General, Abuja MoU, Capt. Sunday Umoren; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh OFR; Head, Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre for Africa (MTCC Africa), Ms. Lydia Ngugi; Secretary General, African Shipowners Association, Ms Funmi Folorunso and Representative of the Admiral Superintendent Naval Dockyard Ltd., Navy Captain Owens Izilein during the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre, Africa (MTCC-Africa) Biofouling Management in Lagos. As part of efforts to explore the newest technologies in Biofouling and in compliance to International Maritime Organization (IMO) rules, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is hosting a 3-day Biofouling Management Training …
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CBN: No Plans to Redominate the Naira
By Ayo Kehinde CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has denied alleged plan to redominate the Naira in January 2024. According to the Director of Corporate Communications on Tuesday, Dr Isa AbdulMumin, the report which is trending on social media is misleading and false. He said, ” We wish to reiterate that the contents of the message is misleading. The authors of the message, in their mischief, modified text eked from an old policy move by a previous CBN Governor in 2007 to make it appear recent. ” For the avoidance of doubt, there is currently no plan by the Bank to restructure and redominate the Naira. Whilst the Bank may be considering reforms, such are …
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Israel- Hamas War Increases Oil Transportation Cost
By Ayo Kehinde with agency reports The ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas has shot up the cost of transportation of crude oil, with a fear of uncertainty in the global oil market. According to Bloomberg ” freight rates on 16 global trade routes surged by an average of more than 50% compared with a Oct. 9, according to data from the Baltic Exchange in London. The single biggest gain in that period has been for shipments across the Mediterranean Sea, which doubled.” Meanwhile the war between Israel and Hamas has again triggered uncertainties in the global oil markets, after the havoc caused by the Russia-Ukraine war last year. However, the conflict between Israel and Hamas has not …
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Kogi Gov Tribunal: SDP, Muri Ajaka yet to file petition- Group Alleges
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja A group of lawyers in Kogi state , under the aegis of United Front For Democracy …
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Int’ Day For PWD’s: Create Accessible, Inclusive Technology For All, Says JONAPWD
By Chinwendu Uzoatu The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has stated the need for breaking down barriers …
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APC Alleges Plan By Gov Diri to Frame Up Sylva at EFCC
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Bayelsa State chapter, Monday announced that it had uncovered a plot by the state governor, …
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Nollywood Portrayal of ‘Babalawo’ Is Very Wrong, Says Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon
Chief Ifayemi Elebuino, world famous Ifa Priest, writer, poet, author and linguist, has knocked Nollywood for portraying ‘babalawo’ as fetish …
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BUA Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu declines nomination as Member, APC standing Committee on Finance
Chairman of BUA Group Abdul Samad Rabiu has declined nomination by the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, as member of …
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US Congressman Expelled for Fraud in Historic Voting
The US House of Representatives has expelled congressman George Santos, following a damning ethics report and dozens of criminal charges …
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Organic Intellectuals, By Prof Toyin Falola
There is a high number of intellectuals based outside of the university system. The Yoruba have produced many of them …
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Anambra Student Wins Best WAEC Student Award for Visually impaired Candidates
Miss Precious Mbajiorgu Anambra State has continued with its winning streak in educational competitiveness, as one of its indigenes has …
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APC Calls for Arrest of Muritala Over Allege Attack On REC’s Residence
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Kogi State All Progressives Congress Governorship Campaign Council has called on the Police, Department of …
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Confusion in Enugu over Appeal Court’s Judgment
Who is the person declared winner of the Court of Appeal judgment on the conduct of the Enugu State House …
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