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Scott Griffen named as new executive director of IPI
The International Press Institute (IPI) has named Scott Griffen as its new executive director. Griffen has been temporarily leading the read more Scott Griffen named as new executive director of IPI
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La Liga Preview: Atletico lead the pack and key battles this weekend
The 2024/25 La Liga season has reached the halfway point, and Atletico Madrid currently lead the standings with a narrow read more La Liga Preview: Atletico lead the pack and key battles this weekend
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National Defence College Nigeria: Championing strategic civil-military leadership for a stronger nation
The National Defence College (NDC) of Nigeria, established in 1992, has emerged as a cornerstone of strategic military education and read more National Defence College Nigeria: Championing strategic civil-military leadership for a stronger nation
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FG, states, local govts share N1.42trn in January 2025
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total sum of N 1.424 trillion to federal, state and local read more FG, states, local govts share N1.42trn in January 2025
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Nigeria needs N18trn to tackle road gaps- Umahi
Dave Umahi, the minister of works, says that Nigeria needs approximately N18 trillion to address its road infrastructure challenges. He read more Nigeria needs N18trn to tackle road gaps- Umahi
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Nigeria needs N18trn to tackle road infrastructure- Umahi
Dave Umahi, the minister of works, says that Nigeria needs approximately N18 trillion to address its road infrastructure challenges. He read more Nigeria needs N18trn to tackle road infrastructure- Umahi
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Mercy Chinwo’s manager faces arrest over alleged $345,000 fraud
A Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Alexander Owoeye, has issued an arrest warrant for Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, read more Mercy Chinwo’s manager faces arrest over alleged $345,000 fraud
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PenCom mandates BVN for RSA registration, data recapture, effective February 1, 2025
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a new directive mandating the provision of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) for read more PenCom mandates BVN for RSA registration, data recapture, effective February 1, 2025
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Here are banks whose USSD codes won’t stop working
Telecommunication companies acting under the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) directive will cut off the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) access read more Here are banks whose USSD codes won’t stop working
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Diaspora remittances exceed $90bn in five years, says Dabiri-Erewa
…December remittance stood at N60bn Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has disclosed that remittances from read more Diaspora remittances exceed $90bn in five years, says Dabiri-Erewa
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Tinubu hails Governors endorsement of tax reforms
President Bola Tinubu has applauded the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) for their unanimous endorsement of the four Tax Reform Bills read more Tinubu hails Governors endorsement of tax reforms
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Court of Appeal reaffirms Abure as Labour Party Chairman
The Court of Appeal Friday reaffirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. The Court of Appeal read more Court of Appeal reaffirms Abure as Labour Party Chairman
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US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that TikTok should be banned in the US by Sunday if it is read more US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban
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First Bank begs court to maintain asset freeze on General Hydrocarbons
First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FBN) has appealed to the Federal High Court in Lagos to uphold its order to read more First Bank begs court to maintain asset freeze on General Hydrocarbons
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Tinubu’s reforms: My words were taken out of context, sensationalised – Sanusi
Muhammad Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has reacted to the backlash that followed his remarks on President Bola Tinubu’s read more Tinubu’s reforms: My words were taken out of context, sensationalised – Sanusi
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Linkage Assurance CFO Becomes Pioneer Chairman Of ICAN-NIA Chapter
Dr. Emmanuel Otitolaiye, Chief Financial Officer(CFO) of Linkage Assurance Plc has been invested the  Pioneer Chairman of the Institute of Chartered  Accountants of Nigeria  (ICAN) -Nigerian Insurers Association( NIA) Chapter. ICAN-NIA Chapter was recently inaugurated by the 60th President of ICAN, Davidson Alaribe in company of top accounting and insurance professionals in Nigeria at a ceremony held at […] The post Linkage Assurance CFO Becomes Pioneer Chairman Of ICAN-NIA Chapter first appeared on Business Today NG.
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NSCDC cracks down on scavengers, arrest 36 in Abuja
NSCDC intensified its efforts to tackle rising criminal activities in the FCT, with a major operation leading to the arrest of 36 scavengers.  read more NSCDC cracks down on scavengers, arrest 36 in Abuja
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P.Priime, the genius behind many Afrobeat hits
The Nigerian music industry is one with diverse producers setting the runway with their creative beats for the music artists read more P.Priime, the genius behind many Afrobeat hits
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UNIJOS engages international consultants to attract funding, marketing opportunities for NUGA
The University of Jos has entered into a strategic partnership with an international Consulting Firm, Royal CBS Group Limited, aimed read more UNIJOS engages international consultants to attract funding, marketing opportunities for NUGA
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Liquidating Arik Air is still an option for us – AMCON 
AMCON has disclosed that the option to liquidate Arik Air is still on the table following several efforts it has made to revive the airline. read more Liquidating Arik Air is still an option for us – AMCON 
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Nigeria stocks shed N1.45trn in one week
Nigeria’s equities market decreased by 2.94 percent while investors booked about N1.45trillion loss in the trading week ended Friday, January read more Nigeria stocks shed N1.45trn in one week
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Music labels cancel Grammy related events due to LA fires
Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group have cancelled their Grammy-related events due to the Los Angeles wildfires read more Music labels cancel Grammy related events due to LA fires
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Vandals attack Abuja power lines, disrupt electricity supply
Transmission lines supplying electricity to parts of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja have been targeted by vandals again, disrupting flow to Maitama, read more Vandals attack Abuja power lines, disrupt electricity supply
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See list of Arik Air’s unserviceable aircraft scattered across the world
Not less than 21 aircraft belonging to  Arik Air’s were unserviceable and scattered across the world at the time Asset read more See list of Arik Air’s unserviceable aircraft scattered across the world
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ICPC arraigns three El-Rufai’s aides over alleged N64m money laundering
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to arraign three former appointees of Nasir read more ICPC arraigns three El-Rufai’s aides over alleged N64m money laundering
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‘CNG for mobility is a major game changer that will impact commodity prices’
Gasco Marine is driving a bold transformation in Nigeria’s energy landscape, leading the charge in the adoption of Compressed Natural read more ‘CNG for mobility is a major game changer that will impact commodity prices’
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Filing tax returns is not optional; here’s what employers need to know – LIRS legal chief, Seyi Alade
As the January 31 deadline for filing annual corporate tax returns approaches, tax compliance remains a top priority for employers read more Filing tax returns is not optional; here’s what employers need to know – LIRS legal chief, Seyi Alade
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Blakskill, Incubator Hub partner to drive entrepreneurship, tackle rising unemployment
Blakskill Limited and The Incubator Hub have announced a strategic partnership to create opportunities for underrepresented professionals to secure impactful read more Blakskill, Incubator Hub partner to drive entrepreneurship, tackle rising unemployment
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Trailblasing agriculture: Dr Dominic Joshua’s vision for revolutionising Nigeria’s farming sector
Agriculture is often heralded as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy, yet its vast potential remains underutilised due to systemic inefficiencies read more Trailblasing agriculture: Dr Dominic Joshua’s vision for revolutionising Nigeria’s farming sector
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Luther Nwobodo, UK-based professional using data analytics to support Nigeria’s sustainability goals
Luther Nwobodo is a serial entrepreneur with a difference. His brand name, Zgnis Analytics, depicts his love for technology, which read more Luther Nwobodo, UK-based professional using data analytics to support Nigeria’s sustainability goals
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A trillion dollar Customs? It’s possible!
With a history that dates back to 1891, when the British Colonial administration appointed T.A.Wall as the first Director-General of read more A trillion dollar Customs? It’s possible!
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البنك الدولي: تفاؤل بنمو الاقتصاد الإماراتي رغم التحديات الإقليمية
توقع البنك الدولي أن يشهد اقتصاد الإمارات نمواً ملحوظاً خلال العام الجاري بنسبة 4%، مقارنة بتقديراته لنمو بنسبة 3% في العام الماضي. ويأتي هذا ضمن تقرير “آفاق الاقتصاد العالمي” الذي صدر الخميس، حيث أشار إلى أن النمو الاقتصادي في الإمارات قد يصل إلى 4.1% بحلول العام المقبل، مما يعكس قوة الاقتصاد الإماراتي وقدرته على مواجهة […] The post البنك الدولي: تفاؤل بنمو الاقتصاد الإماراتي رغم التحديات الإقليمية appeared first on Business News Report.
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Obasa, 2 others absent as Lagos Assembly holds plenary
…Leadership team emerges The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa and two other lawmakers were read more Obasa, 2 others absent as Lagos Assembly holds plenary
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بيتكوين تتخطى 102 ألف دولار مع اقتراب تنصيب ترامب
عادت عملة البيتكوين لتتصدر المشهد المالي مجددًا، مسجلة ارتفاعًا جديدًا تجاوز حاجز 100 ألف دولار لأول مرة منذ عشرة أيام، حيث وصلت قيمتها إلى 102,081 دولارًا اليوم الجمعة وفقًا لبيانات بورصة لندن للأوراق المالية. يأتي هذا الارتفاع وسط تجدد اهتمام المستثمرين بالعملات المشفرة مع اقتراب تنصيب الرئيس المنتخب دونالد ترامب، والذي يُتوقع أن يعلن عن […] The post بيتكوين تتخطى 102 ألف دولار مع اقتراب تنصيب ترامب appeared first on Business News Report.
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Nigeria, others get €510m EU humanitarian aid
The European Union has announced an initial humanitarian aid package of €1.9 billion for 2025. A portion of this aid, read more Nigeria, others get €510m EU humanitarian aid
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N252bn Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road project to be completed in 14 months – Minister
Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, has said the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano dual carriage way will be ready for use read more N252bn Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road project to be completed in 14 months – Minister
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