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President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on media Ajuri Ngelale has said that the Nigerian leader is not scheduled to address a joint session of the National Assembly on May 29. Ngelale’s statement on Tuesday contradicted an earlier one issued by Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy Bayo Onanuga. “In view of public commentary concerning…
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The deposed emir Aminu Ado Bayero may have defiled an ex parte order directing his eviction from the Nassarawa palace annexe in Kano. Justice Aminu Adamu Aliyu yesterday granted an interim injunction stopping Bayero and the four former first chiefs from parading themselves as emirs. The exparte obtained by Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner…
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The Senate has recalled the lawmaker representing Bauchi Central, Abdul Ningi, after two months and two weeks of his three-month suspension over his interview in which he alleged padding of the 2024 ₦28.7 trillion budget. The lawmaker was suspended on March 12, 2023, for three months, but the Senate on Tuesday unanimously resolved to recall…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have turned down the government's offer of ₦60,000 as the new minimum wage for workers. This marks a shift from their earlier demand of ₦497,000 last week to ₦494,000. A prominent member of the Tripartite Committee for negotiating a new minimum wage for Nigerian…
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The Senate, on Tuesday, approved a bill to change the current national anthem titled "Arise O Compatriots" to the old national anthem "Nigeria, We Hail Thee." The bill passed its third reading after the upper chamber considered the report of its Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, and Federal Character, and Intergovernmental Affairs.…
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The Ondo State government has disclosed that consumption of hard drugs has enormously contributed to the high rate of mental illness among youths. The Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr. Banji Ajaka, revealed this during the Mental Health Submit
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A Child rights group, Centre for Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP), has called for the protection of child domestic workers.
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Participants at The Bullion Lecture 2024 have called on the government at all levels in the country to increase investment in human capital development to achieve fast-paced prosperity for the country.
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Imo State Commissioner for Digital Economy and E-Government, Dr Chimezie Amadi, has charged winners of the maiden Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) hackathon to create Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence
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The Founder of a non-governmental organisation, Amazing Grace Children Right Foundation (AGCRF), Mrs Grace Omoye Adeyemi, has decried rising spate of child abuse. She spoke during the 2024 Children’s Day celebration, where she hosted about 2,000 children at her yearly, “Be Bold Programme.”
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Oyo State Government has charged groups and residents of the state to work together to break the stigma surrounding mental health, saying all and sundry must come together as a community to support those who need help most.
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The Federal Government has secured a $12 million commitment from the United States (U.S.) to enhance transparency in the management of public finances.
During the Ministerial Sectoral briefing in Abuja, yesterday
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The Senate has recalled Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central) two months and two weeks into the three months suspension slammed on him over his comment that the 2024 budget of N28.7 trillion was padded.
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President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, has described as a coincidence the clash in date of the 2024 AFN National Trials in Benin City and the Eld el Kabir celebration.
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United States-based sprinter, Rosemary Chukwuma, has shown her readiness for the fast-approaching Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) National Trails slated for Benin City, posting a personal best (PB) time of 10.88seconds at the NCAA West Regional Preliminaries.
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Following its impressive outing at the 13th African Games in Ghana, Nigeria has been listed among the teams that will compete at the 18th African Sambo Championships holding in Cairo, Egypt, from June 1 to 3.
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Remo Stars striker, Sikiru Alimi, is the top marksman in the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with 14 goals from 33 matches of the season. According to data released by the NPFL Competitions Unit,the players scored
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Giant-killers, Rivers Hoopers of Nigeria, will go into today’s semifinal against Al Ahly Benghazi of Libya knowing that only a win will guarantee them opportunity to become the first West African team to win the Basketball Africa League (BAL).
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The Federal Government Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has reiterated its commitment to resolve to patronise local manufacturers, especially in the power sector.
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Lagos State Government, yesterday, revealed that ₦360 million would be spent for the renovation and maintenance of apartments in Amuwo-Odofin, Badagry, Alausa, Ogba, Surulere, Ajah, Ikoyi, and Ikorodu axis of the state.
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The Ondo State government has disclosed that consumption of hard drugs has enormously contributed to the high rate of mental illness among youths. The Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr. Banji Ajaka, revealed this during the Mental Health Submit
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group said that the much-anticipated African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) plan of economic integration would not deliver transformation until it is anchored on sound industrialisation policies.
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Editorial
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The recurring meddlesomeness of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in the operational and regulatory issues in the air transport sector, could easily pass as a dutiful interest in the sector.
Features
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Four teams from Nigeria have secured two grand prizes and two first prizes at the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 Global Final held in Shenzhen, China, on May 26. At the competition designed to help students enhance their ICT knowledge and practical skills, the Nigerian teams emerged as part of 19 teams from nine countries that…
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Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) reported a tariff shortfall of N26.11 billion in March as the disparity between the cost of electricity supply and the revenue generated continues,
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President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s resolve to strengthen council areas to tackle insecurity in the country.
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The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has warned the National Assembly against the hasty approach to expeditiously pass a bill for an Act to replace the current National Anthem with the old one.
Business
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group said that the much-anticipated African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) plan of economic integration would not deliver transformation until it is anchored on sound industrialisation policies.
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NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML) has commenced the Marine Accelerator Programme (MAP) for extensive training and capacity development, aiming to promote a safer, more efficient, and sustainable maritime sector
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The .ng domain name, Nigeria's Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD), has continued to garner popularity in usage for websites and email addresses.
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The collapse of a family’s wealth is more than just a private tragedy; it’s a loss for society. When multigenerational wealth is not preserved, the impact ripples outwards, affecting employees, their families, communities, and even philanthropic endeavours
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Who Says Elephants Can’t Dance?” This is the title of Louis V. Gerstner memoir, the “miracle-manager with a magic wand” who midwifed IBM’s historic turnaround that begot IBM 2.0 in the 1990s.
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The politics of state police creation is as deep as the ethno-religious fissures that characterise Nigeria itself. And its depth forms the core of the conservative persuasion that favours the retention of Sections 214-216 of the 1999 Constitution.
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Blood sugar or glucose levels play a major role in our overall health. Uncontrolled sugar levels can lead to a cascade of health problems, even death. Blood sugar level is the process of understanding the amount of glucose in our body system, whether it is low or high. Healthy sugar levels are less than 100…
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Are you a tech enthusiast trying to survive in Nigeria or perhaps you do not know what to do? Here are the top ten tech skills you need for a secure future in Nigeria. In Nigeria, where the Techi-Brothers are making waves despite the economic tides, staying ahead means mastering the right tech skills. With…
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A self-acclaimed pastor in Nigeria has claimed that people who practise 'Doggy' a form of sexual style, would go to hell. The man alleged that the Lord told him. Although he had to wait for months to be sure before he could deliver the prophecy. In his words, he said, “People who practise like a…
Technology
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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.
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The Enugu State Gaming Conference and Gala/awards night billed for June 27, 2024 at the Amadeo Event Centre in Enugu, is currently attracting the attention of top socialites, politicians and business people as well as gaming enthusiasts
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Endniesal Consulting Ltd has announced the launch of the 5th Edition of the CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa. This event is dedicated to recognising and celebrating executive leaders, who have driven remarkable innovations through technology across the continent. The awards aim to highlight the significant impact of technological advancements on business performance and organizational success. According to…
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Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has secured a $6 billion investment to expand and become more competitive.
xAI, which hoped to compete with rivals like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft, informed yesterday that investors in the Series B funding include Valor Equity Partners, Vy Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Fidelity, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, and Kingdom Holding.
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Nigeria's digital journey is accelerating; at the forefront of this unprecedented growth is the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and one of its key strengths lies in its collaborative method. Through collaboration with tech hubs, educational institutions, and industry stakeholders, the agency is laying the groundwork for a thriving digital economy. NITDA's partnerships span…