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FG earmarks $7bn for poverty reduction

By Media Talk Africa / October 26, 2022

The Federal Government says it has earmarked about $7 billion within the last seven years in its efforts to pull […]

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Fuel scarcity grounds Lagos, Ogun, Abuja, commuters stranded

By Media Talk Africa / October 26, 2022

Petrol scarcity hit different parts of Nigeria on Tuesday, forcing motorists to spend hours at filling stations while battling to […]

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New naira notes to be in circulation December 15 – Emefiele

By Media Talk Africa / October 26, 2022

In line with this approval, we have finalized arrangements for the new currency to begin circulation from December 15, 2022. – […]

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Breaking: CBN redesigns Naira

By Media Talk Africa / October 26, 2022

The Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele, Wednesday said that the apex bank would redesign the country’s currency.

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CBN, AMCON sell Polaris Bank to SCIL- Media Talk Africa

By Media Talk Africa / October 21, 2022

The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Asset Management Company of Nigeria have formally announced the completion of a Share […]

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Why Alaba market was shut down – Traders

By Media Talk Africa / October 20, 2022

The leadership of Alaba International Market on Thursday justified why it shut down the market following Wednesday’s clash between traders […]

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FG to tackle deficit, debt with assets sales, other measures – Finance Minister

By Media Talk Africa / October 20, 2022

Says Nigeria not seeking debt restructuring Assets sales is a questionable solution – Experts By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief, Nkiru Nnorom, […]

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Kogi drags Dangote to court over Obajana ownership- Media Talk Africa

By Media Talk Africa / October 20, 2022

The government of Kogi State has initiated legal action against Dangote Industries Limited, the parent company of Dangote Cement Plc […]

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Niger Delta Network calls for completion of NDDC project at UUTH

By Media Talk Africa / October 19, 2022

Niger Delta Network, a civil society group in the region, has called for the completion of the construction of a […]

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Buhari commissions first off-shore petroleum terminal in Lekki-Media Talk Africa

By Media Talk Africa / October 19, 2022

Nigeria’s first off-shore petroleum products terminal would be commissioned this weekend by President Mohammadu Buhari. Located in the Lekki Free […]

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Just In: FCTA Enforces 6pm Closing Time For Dutse Alhaji, Dei-dei Markets- Media Talk Africa

By Media Talk Africa / October 17, 2022

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) said it is to commence enforcement of the 6 pm closing time for Dei-dei market, […]

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Kogi vs Dangote: Delirium of power

By Media Talk Africa / October 17, 2022

By Dele Sobowale “It is time for all good men (and women) to tremble for our country.”  – Marl Twain, […]

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Salisu assumes duty as Jaiz Bank MD

By Media Talk Africa / October 17, 2022

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Dr. Salisu, today, assumed duty as Managing Director/Chief Executive of Jaiz Bank Plc. The […]

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Kogi To Take Dangote To Court Over Obajana Cement Ownership

By Henry Orji / October 14, 2022

The Kogi State Government resolved on Friday to drag Dangote Cement Plc to court and reclaim what rightfully belongs to […]

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Mortgage bankers association seeks guaranty company

By Media Talk Africa / September 27, 2022

The Mortgage Bankers Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to set up and operationalise the Nigeria Mortgage […]

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Ogun companions World Bank on entry to agricultural land

By Media Talk Africa / September 27, 2022

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun Ogun State Government says it has entered into a partnership with the World Bank to […]

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Nigeria committed to achieving greener shipping – FG

By Media Talk Africa / September 27, 2022

In line with the International Maritime Organisation’ determination to achieve sustainable development in the maritime industry, the Federal Government has […]

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How land banking drives Nigeria’s real estate market

By Media Talk Africa / September 27, 2022

With record levels of inflation upending the logic of saving money traditionally through commercial banking, a new form of banking […]

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Petrol subsidy hits N2.57tr as supply rises by 10%

By Media Talk Africa / September 26, 2022

The subsidy bill picked by the Federal Government rose by 17.1 per cent to N525.71 billion last month, the figures […]

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Oil price falls to $86/barrel

By Media Talk Africa / September 26, 2022

Data from OPEC’s World Rig Count on operational rigs in Nigeria as at August this year indicated that the number […]

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