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The Branch Controller (Ekiti) of the West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC), Mrs. T.A.Y. Lawson, has said that the nationwide strike scheduled to begin on Monday will not disrupt examinations in the state or nationwide. This was contained in a letter to principals and school proprietors in Ekiti State titled: “Notice of commencement of indefinite strike…
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A renowned Nollywood producer and director, Lancelot Imasuen, said that the fact that a major platform like Netflix had ‘our’ work back was monumental.
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The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) says no fewer than 600 PwDs have benefitted from the pilot programme of its health Insurance package.
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Nigeria business community has confirmed its commitment to comply with the provisions of the disability laws, especially in providing five per cent employment opportunities for People Living with Disabilities (PwDs)
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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it will construct jetties and provide safe ferry services in communities not connected by roads in the region.
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Toni Kroos brought down the curtain on a glorious club career in fitting style as he entered the history books by winning his sixth Champions League on Saturday.
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Novak Djokovic avoided crashing to his worst defeat at the French Open in 15 years in the early hours of Sunday morning as title rival Alexander Zverev was also pushed to the limit.
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Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen is interested in a potential move to Arsenal, reports www.sportsunlimited.ng.
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Enugu Rangers are in for a stern test of their ability to win the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) this season when they face Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, today. This is a game of two teams with contrasting fortunes in the 34-week-old league with Rangers leading the log on 60 points,…
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As the June 5 annual World Environment Day celebration draws nearer, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing sustainable environmental policies aimed at mitigating climate change effects, promoting a circular economy, and ensuring environmental protection against drought and desertification. In achieving this, the agency, in a statement on Sunday,…
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Locals said the four were visiting Diffa, a region that has endured a series of fatal attacks since 2015 by fighters from Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP).
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The Lagos State Government has announced that the 25% fare discount on its regulated public transport buses, ferries, and train services will end on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) made this announcement in a statement on its official X handle. Following the announcement, from Monday, June 3, 2024, Lagosians…
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Features
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Experts and stakeholders in health sector have raised the need for government to put in place, right policies that will address unsafe abortions in Nigeria. Available statistics show that over 1,000 abortions occur in Nigeria yearly with 33 in every 1,000 women of child bearing age. Illegal abortions are responsible for about 11 per cent…
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23 May
On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed a bill to adopt the old National Anthem. Sponsored by Majority Leader Julius Ihonvbere, the bill was passed despite opposition from some lawmakers. It was debated for a second reading and quickly rushed through a third reading amid a rowdy session. Similarly, the Nigerian Senate held an executive…
24 May
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway will return to its original route to avoid destroying submarine cables. Speaking at the 3rd stakeholders meeting of the coastal highway project in Lagos, Umahi announced that the Federal Government will abandon the proposed new route of the coastal highway from kilometres 16 to…
24 May
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the interim seizure of $4,719,054, N830,875,611, and properties linked to a former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Yellim Bogoro issued the order on Friday after an ex-parte application by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsels, Bilkisu Buhari and C.C. Chineye. The…
25 May
The students' loan scheme has commenced in earnest, with 126 federal tertiary institutions set to benefit in the first phase. According to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), 1.2 million students from federal government-owned universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and technical colleges are expected to benefit from the first phase of the scheme, while those…
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Project Management Institute (PMI) has announced the evolution of its flagship PMI Africa Conference into PMI Global Summit Series, Africa.
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The Federal Operations Unit C (FOUC) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has urged car dealers in the South-East and South-South zones to
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In a bid to ease tax burden on residents, Lagos State government has assured stakeholders in the tourism sector that the administration of
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A citadel of learning and a leading African financial institution rolled out the drums on Saturday, May 25, in separate celebrations to mark
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Choosing the right bridal jewellery is a crucial part of wedding planning that can significantly enhance your overall look. If you are sourcing the best bridal jewellery in the market, that means you’ve already committed to a lot at this point, including your wedding outfit and a lifelong partner. But a fabulous wedding day look…
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The northern Argentinian city of Salta is one of the most beautiful places in the country. Daniel Neilson picks his highlights for a couple of days in the city. Salta La Linda, ‘the beautiful’, is the charming and entirely accurate sobriquet given to this charismatic city in north-western Argentina. The colonial buildings around its sizable…
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Imagine you're preparing for the trip of a lifetime, or maybe you're eyeing that promotion at work that requires bilingual skills. You're excited, but there's a catch – the language barrier. You're either too busy to get a private tutor or simply don't have the money. Most language learning apps teach funny yet, frankly, impractical…
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Social media giant Meta says its bid to thwart coordinated disinformation campaigns created through ever-improving generative AI is working, despite widespread concerns.
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Perhaps it may appear too early to judge President Bola Tinubu’s performance under one year in the saddle of leadership of this country, but the fact remains that Nigerians can no longer wait. They are fast running out of patience.
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The UN Agency for digital technologies, International Telecommunications Union (ITU) on Monday, announced $4.8 billion in investment commitments toward global connectivity. The announcement brings the total pledges aimed at closing the digital divide
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Various digital social investments in Nigeria, through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) were on showcase at the just-concluded 35th yearly conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Enterprise work management platform, Asana, will be unveiled in Lagos at an event, themed: “Future-Proofing Nigerian Workflows: AI That Works,” on June 5, 2024.