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Old Naira: Economists urge CBN to comply with Supreme Court’s ruling

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

Some economists have urged the CBN to comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling, making the old Naira notes to remain […]

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Naira redesign: CPPE, MAN differ on supreme court judgement

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has lauded the position of the Supreme Court on the use […]

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2022: Dangote Sugar declares N82.3bn profit

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has reported a Profit Before Tax, PBT, of N82.3 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, […]

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El-Rufai speaks after Supreme Court judgment on old naira notes

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, said the Supreme Court’s decision had vindicated his stance on the naira redesign policy implementation […]

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Anambra lawyer berates INEC chairman over alleged violation of electoral act

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

An Anambra based lawyer, Mr Christopher Enemuo has berated the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood […]

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Put Africa in mind, Mbeki tells Tinubu

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

Former South African president and Head of Commonwealth Observer Mission to Nigeria, Dr. Thabo Mbeki, has urged the president-elect, Bola […]

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24079 psychiatrist association urges president elect tinubu to prioritise mental health

Psychiatrist association urges President-elect Tinubu to prioritise mental health

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria, APN, has called on the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, to prioritise mental health of […]

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24081 don lauds supreme court over extension of deadline for use old naira notes

Don lauds Supreme Court over extension of deadline for use old Naira notes

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

An economist, Prof. Evans Osabuohien, has commended the Supreme Court’s extension of use of old Naira notes as a legal […]

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Alleged murder: Group alleges plot to free embattled House Leader Doguwa

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The Concerned Citizens of Doguwa/Tudunwada Community has alleged that the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Kano State government […]

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Why infertility rate rising drastically —Gynaecologist

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Jean Nassar, has said that lifestyle and environmental factors such as poor diet, smoking and […]

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Enugu APGA gov candidate alleges plan to rig March 11 polls

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in Enugu State for the March 11, 2023 elections, Frank Nweke […]

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Gov Oyebanji inspects roads in Ado-Ekiti, Ikere

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji said his administration will continue to ensure that government projects are in conformity with […]

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Old naira notes legal tender till December 31 – Supreme Court

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered that the old naira notes must remain in circulation till December 31 this year. […]

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Partnerships key to protecting wildlife in Nigeria – Wild Africa Fund

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

Wild Africa Fund has urged the Nigerian government and conservation organisations to partner to combat forest and wildlife crime to […]

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BREAKING: Supreme Court orders old N200, N500, N1,000 notes to remain legal tender till Dec 31

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

…Declares Buhari’s order on new naira invalid The Supreme Court has invalidated the new naira design policy initiated by the […]

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24017 criminal case against kannywood actress hadiza gabon transferred to upper sharia court in kaduna

Criminal case against Kannywood actress Hadiza Gabon transferred to Upper Sharia Court in Kaduna

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

A Sharia Court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna on Friday transferred a breach of trust and cheating suit filed against a […]

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1.5bn people live with hearing loss, says WHO

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The World Health Organization says an estimated 1.5 billion people globally live with hearing loss. The WHO Regional Director for […]

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24021 rivers early morning explosion kill 12 people police confirm

Rivers early morning explosion kill 12 people, police confirm

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed that 12 persons died in the early Friday morning explosion in Rumuekpe community […]

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Whitney Adeniran: Lagos govt confirms Chrisland student electrocuted, orders prosecution

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The Lagos government has confirmed that Whitney Adeniran, the late student of Chrisland Schools in Opebi, Ikeja, died from electrocution. […]

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Tinubu’s victory: Peter Obi files suit at Presidential election tribunal

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the just concluded election, Peter Obi, has filed a suit at the Presidential […]

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