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Nigerians can now heave a sigh of relief as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn the controversial cybersecurity levy. In a circular with reference number PSM/DIR/PUB/LAB/017/005, dated May 17, 2024, addressed to all commercial, merchant, non-interest, and payment service banks, other financial institutions, mobile money operators, and payment service providers, the CBN confirmed…
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Iran launched a large-scale search and rescue effort to scour a fog-shrouded mountain area after President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter went missing Sunday in what state media described as an "accident". Fears grew for the 63-year-old ultraconservative after contact was lost with the helicopter carrying him as well as Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and others in…
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Manchester City created English football history on Sunday, overcoming West Ham 3-1 to win their fourth straight Premier League title and break Arsenal's hearts as Jurgen Klopp made an emotional Liverpool exit.
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of The Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp) headed by Dr Lazarus Angbazo, as the Lead Arranger and Developer of Evergreen City, Nigeria’s green industrial zone. President Tinubu, on Sunday, explained that the development is in line with his commitment to ensure industrial development that meets the demands of…
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Two people were beheaded, seven others including women were kidnapped, and five houses were razed in an attack by suspected warlords early this morning at Ikachi village in the Akparata area of Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. President General of the Effium community, Dr. James Agena, in a statement released in Abakaliki, the…
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A number of factors have been identified to be responsible for the rise in fibre cuts nationwide. Fibre cuts have disrupted telephony services, which, most times, make it impossible for seamless voice and data services, among others.
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Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has said the country is experiencing a shortfall of three million barrels per day (mbpd).
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An upcoming expo has pledged to review the progress, challenges and chart a path for the growth of the built environment in Nigeria. The exhibition, which is the eighth edition of the international construction
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The Greek philosopher, Aristotle, avers that questions of the State, how it should be organised, and pursue its ends, are fundamental to the achievement of citizens' happiness.
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One of Nigeria's major brewers, International Breweries (IB) Plc, has announced another increase in the prices of its products, from June 1, 2024. This latest increase in the price of beer and other Stock Keeping Units
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The Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) has said that Nigerians on pilgrimage to Israel will, apart from observing prayers, also be exposed to agricultural methods in Israel.
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has urged the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, to constitute reconciliation committees that would unite members of the party nationwide.
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Bandits, yesterday, invaded Dakwa, DeiDei area, a suburb along the Zuba/Suleja road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and kidnapped four persons and left many others injured.
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As part of its drive to use entrepreneurship to build human capacity for nation-building, Niaja Youth Entrepreneurship Network (NYEN) is canvassing for the use of entrepreneurial skills as a tool to reduce poverty in the country.
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A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and some other senior officials had a “hard landing” in northwestern East Azerbaijan province on Sunday, according to Iran’s state TV.
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Following the approval of the hike in electricity tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, customers in the band, a category who receive 20 hours and above supply of electricity, will now have to pay 225 Naira per kilowatt hour against the 66 Naira payable before the hike.
This directive, which came in the middle of fuel subsidy removal, foreign exchange crisis, and high inflation rates, has been heavily criticized by the citizens.
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The naira recorded its first appreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market after weeks of depreciation. Analysts say the decline is due to decline in dollar liquidity in the official market. Dipo Ajayi, the Head, Fixed Income and FX at Chapel Hill Denham Securities, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
14 May
It goes down the wire this weekend as the Premier League title race will climax on match week 38 of the divisions. Ayomide Sotubo and James Agberebi preview the Tottenham Hotspur F.C. and Manchester City F.C. game on this week's edition of The Nutmeg.
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Super Eagles’ midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has promised to give his all for Nigeria’s victory over South Africa in the forthcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo.
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It is a battle of table toppers in Benin, Edo State today, when Tojemarine Academy meet Niger United at the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League. The two teams are tied on 18 points, having won six games apiece.
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Fresh from a triumphant outing at the IBB International Golf and Country Resort, Abuja, where he won the e-Tranzact Golf Classic title for the second year running, Lagos-based Francis Epe has turned his attention on a professional golf tours of the United States.
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Erik ten Hag says Manchester United must "do everything" to reward the loyalty of the "best fans in the world" by winning the FA Cup following their worst finish to a Premier League season.
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Fenerbahce kept the Turkish title race alive on Sunday as they won 1-0 with 10 men at leaders Galatasaray in an electric Istanbul derby.
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Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal might need to amass 100 points to end Manchester City's dominance of the Premier League next season. Arteta's side finished as runners-up to relentless City for a second successive season after falling just short on the final day. Arsenal's 2-1 win against Everton was rendered irrelevant by City's 3-1 victory against…
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Federal Government has donated essential drugs to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to serve as a vital resource for Nigerian pilgrims, offering them timely and essential medical assistance during this year’s pilgrimage.
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Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has received a delegation from Hunan Province, China, at the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) office, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen
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A number of factors have been identified to be responsible for the rise in fibre cuts nationwide. Fibre cuts have disrupted telephony services, which, most times, make it impossible for seamless voice and data services, among others.
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Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has said the country is experiencing a shortfall of three million barrels per day (mbpd).
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Editorial
1 day ago
Unless African leaders exhibit determination and take a pragmatic approach to liberatingthe continent from the over-reliance on other continents for realisation of her development aspirations, Africa may remain underdeveloped for longer than may be imagined.
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The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said people need to change their narrative on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) crops for the nation to achieve the ambition of becoming a Blue Zone
Stories of The Week
8 May
In many cultures, geckos have been traditionally viewed as harmless creatures, often revered and protected from harm. The Igbos call it agu uno, in Hausas tsaka, and Yorùbás ọmọ onílé. However, recent accounts shared online have painted a different picture, casting these once-friendly house guests in a negative light. Wall geckos may seem harmless, but…
13 May
The United Alliance African Grant (UAAG), a vital component of the United African States (UAS) Human and Infrastructural Development Project, was birthed on March 9, 2023 through an official broadcast by the Grant’s Country-Director (CD), Dr. Ken Nwakanma...
13 May
As Lagos-Calabar coastal road continues to be dogged by controversy, the promoter of the Eko Atlantic City, South Energyx Nigeria Limited has revealed that the reroute of the project cost them N87 billion losses.
13 May
Lead British International School student, Namtira Bwala, has instituted a civil suit against the school following the viral video released on the internet a few weeks ago where she was seen being bullied by her fellow students. The lawsuit was filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja by Deji Adeyanju…
Business
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The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) have revealed plans to join hands in promoting the economic diversification drive of the government.
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TAJBank Limited has won the Islamic Finance News’ (IFN’s) “Best Islamic Bank in Nigeria 2023”, beating other nominees from across the global geopolitical zones in the competition.
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The banking index led the losers' chart at the end of last week's transactions on the equities sector of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) with 6.51 per cent occasioned by price in United Bank for Africa and GTCO.
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Nigeria presently has an irrigation potential of about 3.4 million hectares (ha) and 162 irrigation dams with a total storage capacity of 11 billion cubic meters, sufficient to irrigate 725,000ha, according to information from the Department of Irrigation and Drainage
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first year in office has been one like no other. He has willfully turned Nigerians into destitute in their land of plenty. In a country that is officially not at war and has not experienced failure of rainfall
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During the era of General Sani Abacha (September 20, 1943 – June 8, 1998), there was the National Economic Intelligence Committee (NEIC) that had its office at the seventh floor of the Federal Secretariat, Abuja.
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When the sun is shining and you're in the mood for a vibrant and thirst-quenching cocktail, look no further than the delightful Pink Lemonade Cocktail. This drink combines the flavours of lemonade with a splash of fruity sweetness, resulting in a refreshing and visually appealing beverage. It’s time to elevate your gatherings with this sensational…
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Mastering the art of dressing for different occasions is essential for men who wish to make a lasting impression. Whether it's a formal event, a casual outing, or a traditional ceremony, understanding how to dress according to the event can up your style game in ways you never imagined. Furthermore, in this fashion guide, we…
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Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has broken his silence on a 2016 video that surfaced recently. The video was showing him physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie. In an Instagram video, Diddy expressed remorse for his actions. He said, “I take full responsibility for my actions in that video.” He described the incident as one of…
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Two renowned American breakdance experts Macca Malik and Jacob “Kujo” Lyons visited Nigeria from May 11 to 18, as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Sports Envoy Program.
Technology
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Tosin Onanuga, a prominent figure in Nigeria's mobile technology sector, is leading the charge for digital inclusion, aiming to bridge the gap and empower disenfranchised children and youths through access to digital infrastructure. Recognizing the transformative power of technology in accelerating education and socioeconomic progress, Onanuga is dedicated to ensuring that all Nigerians have equal…
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Born in 1986 in Obudu, Cross River State, Ugi Augustine Ugi’s life was marked by the challenges of being diagnosed with sickle cell disease. Spending a significant portion of his childhood in and out of hospitals, he became acutely aware of the stark contrast between his fragile health and that of his siblings and schoolmates.…
15 May
Huawei has expressed satisfaction with the Nigerian government’s digital transformation agenda, even as the company has canvassed support for cloudification and decarbonisation among its partners and customers across the country.
15 May
Luxembourg-based satellite operator, SES has agreed to purchase rival Intelsat for €2.8 billion, after previous merger talks between the two firms fell through last year.
15 May
Nigerian start-ups are leading an epic AI innovation race with innovative digital solutions solving cross-continental challenges, as the very best from Africa’s largest economy take centre stage at the rising Silicon Valley’s largest tech and start-up event in Marrakech, Morocco, later this month.
15 May
Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a programme dedicated to accelerating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. This year, the programme introduces a significant upgrade: business-focused AI training integrated directly into the curriculum. SMBs are the backbone of Africa’s economy, yet many face challenges accessing…