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65112 buhari to reject nlcs proposal for 65 year retirement age says minister

Buhari won’t approve 65-year workers’ retirement age – Minister

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Productivity, Festus Keyamo, has said the outgoing President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari […]

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Another Deadly Attack: 18 Killed in Suspected Herdsmen Attack in Benue

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

Suspected armed herdsmen have once again launched a fatal attack, leaving 18 dead in Iye community of Uvir Council Ward […]

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Key Hacks to Business Viability and Sustainability

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The Nigerian MSME report of 2022 by Kippa reveals that most small businesses fold within the first five years, with […]

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Unlocking the Possibilities of WASSCE 2023: Reviewing Four Interesting Questions from the English Language Paper

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

It’s that time of the year again as thousands of Nigerian students participate in the West African Senior School Certificate […]

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65073 akeredolu urges tinubu to devolve power and curb imports to fast track nigerias development

Akeredolu urges Tinubu to devolve power and curb imports to fast-track Nigeria’s development

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The Governor of Ondo State and Chairman of Southern Governors’ Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu, has called on President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, […]

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FG begins shutdown of unlicensed fuel marketers

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The Federal Government, on Monday, announced that no unlicensed petroleum product dealer would be allowed to load products from June […]

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Emefiele says Dangote paid 70% loan taken to construct refinery

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, has revealed that the Dangote Group has paid 70 […]

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The Challenges Limiting Nigeria’s Oil Sector Despite Some Growth

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

In Nigeria, the inauguration of the Dangote Refinery in Lagos offered President Muhammadu Buhari the chance to highlight his administration’s […]

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Lalong’s Government Derails Plateau’s Development, Says Jang

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

Former governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, has accused the outgoing state governor, Simon Lalong, of derailing the development of […]

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El-Rufai deposes two traditional rulers

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

A few days to the end of his tenure, Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has approved the deposition of […]

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Centre for Media, Policy and Accountability Urges Nigerian Journalists to Join Anti-Corruption Fight

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

The Centre for Media, Policy and Accountability (CMPA) has urged Nigerian journalists reporting on corruption cases and anti-corruption agencies to […]

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Ganduje Orders Political Appointees to Hand Over in Kano State

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has ordered all political appointees to hand over the affairs of their various organisations […]

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First Geology Professor in Africa, Jamiu Oyawoye, Passes Away at 96

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

The first Professor of Geology in Africa, Jamiu Mosobalaje Oyawoye, has passed away at the age of 96. His son, […]

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WHO Urges Countries to Prepare for Next Pandemic

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, has called on countries to be prepared for future […]

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The question of a non-military NSA, by Abdulrahman Leme

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

With President Muhammad Buhari’s tenure coming to a close this month, discussions regarding the composition of the next government have […]

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Bizwoman Saadatu Ramalan-Yaro faces N140bn money laundering charges by EFCC

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday arraigned a businesswoman, Saadatu Ramalan-Yaro, two weeks after her initial arraignment […]

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Buhari: Tinubu’s Administration to Continue Support for Nigerian Navy

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his confidence in Bola Tinubu’s incoming administration to maintain the support the Nigerian Navy has […]

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Delta: Coroner prolonging investigation to frustrate Oromoni’s family – Group

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

A group under the auspices of Justice for Sylvester Oromoni Committee, JSOC, has said coroner is deliberately prolonging its investigations […]

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Kogi State Governor Approves Reinstatement of Key Government Officials

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has given his nod for the immediate reinstatement of several key government officials who resigned […]

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President Buhari expresses confidence in Tinubu, says he’s leaving Nigeria in competent hands

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

As his tenure comes to an end in a week’s time, President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his satisfaction with the […]

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