Court orders Abba Kyari, others to enter defence in cocaine deal trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, ordered the suspended DCP Abba Kyari, and his co-defendants to enter their defence in the charge preferred against them by the National…
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Lagos unveils Ibeju-Lekki city plan, to become new hub
….. for tourism, industrial development Lagos State on Friday unveiled a comprehensive 20-year development plan (2024–2044) aimed at transforming the Ibeju-Lekki area into a dynamic and globally competitive urban hub.…
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AfDB President Adesina tasks Africa on investment-led growth
.The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has advised African countries to overhaul their development models, embrace investment-led strategies instead of continuing to rely on aid…
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Abia Gov Otti launches health insurance scheme for workers
Governor Alex Otti of Abia, State has launched the state Formal Sector Health Insurance Scheme to provide accessible and affordable healthcare for civil servants. In a speech at the event…
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Suit seeking to sack Rivers’ sole administrator suffers set back
A suit filed by an Abuja-based lawyer, Mr Johnmary Jideobi, seeking the sack of the recently appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), was stalled on Thursday…
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Oyo tasks farmers to embrace 50% tractorisation subsidy initiative
Oyo State has advised farmers in the state to key into its 50 per cent tractorisation subsidy initiative. The state commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, gave…
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NEMA, Africa Re partner to enhance disaster risk financing
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) jointly convened a disaster risk financing workshop in Abuja. The event aimed to transform Nigeria’s approach to disaster…
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FG, Edo set up fact-finding committee over Uromi killings
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has disclosed that the Federal Government, in collaboration with the state government, has established a fact-finding committee to investigate the recent killing of hunters…
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Reps seek Customs support on Act amendment
The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has sought the support of customs officers for the ongoing amendment of the Nigeria Customs Act 2023. Chairman of the Committee,…
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Investors gain N377bn on NGX amid bullish trend
The Nigerian stock market on Thursday rebounded with a gain of N377 billion on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. Market capitalisation rose by N377 billion or 0.58 per cent to close…
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