2 h. ago Telcos splash cash on network upgrade to appease frustrated customers

Relief may be on the way for millions of Nigerians left frustrated by worsening network connectivity as telecom operators embark read more Telcos splash cash on network upgrade to appease frustrated customers

Economics

3 h. ago GOtv Boxing Night: Shogbesan, Gbobaniyi set for explosive showdown

The stage is set for another thrilling night of boxing as GOtv Boxing Night 33 takes centre stage on April 26 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium. The night’s headline bout will see Sikiru “Omo Iya Eleja” Shogbesan square off against Segun Gbobaniyi in a highly anticipated lightweight clash. GOtv Boxing Read More

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9 h. ago Court Remands Sierra Leonean For Failing To Declare $90,000 Cash To Customs

The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, remanded a Sierra Leonean, Alhaji Ahmed Shaw, in custody of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS) for allegedly failing to declare $90,000 cash in his possession to the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS). The trial judge, Justice Dipeolu, ordered that Shaw be kept behind bars after he was arraigned […]

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9 h. ago Shogbesan vs Gbobaniyi headlines thrilling card at GOtv Boxing Night

The Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall at Teslim Balogun Stadium is set to ignite on April 26 as GOtv Boxing read more Shogbesan vs Gbobaniyi headlines thrilling card at GOtv Boxing Night

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11 h. ago Delta highlights ongoing flood control measures amid heavy downpour

Vehicular movements on Wednesday evening, were grounded at the Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, following several hours of heavy downpour. Vehicles were trapped, and some motorcycles swept away as they battled to negotiate their way out of the flooded road. Though, no casualty was recorded in the natural disaster but property Read More

Events

17 h. ago NAFDAC reopens Onitsha’s drug market after regulatory crackdown

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday announced that it had reopened the Bridgehead read more NAFDAC reopens Onitsha’s drug market after regulatory crackdown

Politics

19 h. ago Federal Gov’t Orders Reopening Of Lagos Bridge, Opts For Palliative Repairs

The Federal Government has announced the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge (Ahmadu Bello Way-Marina bound) in Lagos to vehicular movement, opting for palliative fixes while deferring full rehabilitation works. Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, gave the directive in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede […]

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21 h. ago Umahi orders reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos after traffic logjam

By John Ogunsemore The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Victoria Island, Lagos. The minister’s directive comes following traffic gridlock that ground Ikoyi area of the state to a halt on Wednesday. On Monday, Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha ordered the closure […] The post Umahi orders reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos after traffic logjam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action

Tribune Online Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action But for the God of Sallah who commanded a holiday for the beginning of the week, Nigerians would have woken up to another round of flight disruptions at our airports from Monday. Aviation workers, this time, threatened to close airports nationwide starting March 31 if a customs officer who assaulted the director of aviation security […] Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action Tribune Online

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29 h. ago JUST IN: Umahi orders opening of Independence bridge after Lagos traffic chaos

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge located on Victoria Island, Lagos. The minister issued the directive on Wednesday following the massive traffic gridlock that enveloped the Ikoyi area of Lagos. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, confirmed the latest development in a telephone Read More

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29 h. ago NAFDAC Reopens Onitsha Drug Market, Sets Strict Compliance Rules

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reopened the Onitsha Head Bridge drug market, popularly known as ‘Ogbo Ogwu,’ under strict conditions. Announcing the decision in a statement on Wednesday, NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that shop owners must comply with stringent administrative guidelines before resuming operations, she […] The post NAFDAC Reopens Onitsha Drug Market, Sets Strict Compliance Rules appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Healthcare federation seeks implementation of waiver on pharmaceutical products

The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria has called on the Nigeria Customs Service to ensure the full implementation of the duty and VAT waivers on pharmaceutical raw materials by issuing circulars to all relevant Zonal Offices and Area Commands. Recently, the Federal Government implemented a two-year import duty and VAT waiver on pharmaceutical raw materials. This Read More

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35 h. ago Sterling Bank champions removal of transfer fees in banking sector

In a landmark move that sets a new benchmark for customer-focused banking in Nigeria, Sterling Bank has championed the cancellation read more Sterling Bank champions removal of transfer fees in banking sector

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43 h. ago CAF Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns Secure Narrow Win Over Esperance

Mamelodi Sundowns have taken a positive step toward the semifinals of the CAF Champions League after they claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Esperance de Tunis at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium yesterday. The quarterfinal, first-leg clash was decided by a goal early in the second half from Peter Shalulile, putting the Brazilians in control of […]

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51 h. ago Woman arrested for trafficking daughter for N50,000 to Mauritania

Operatives of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a woman whose identity was not disclosed alongside an accomplice for allegedly trafficking young girls to Mauritania as commercial sex workers for N50,000. The Zonal Public Relations Officer, Umma Ayuba, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the suspects were arrested at Read More

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51 h. ago Border control: FG vows to tackle Organised Immigration Crime

• Seeks collaboration of Sahel, West African countries   From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Federal Government has vowed to tighten the noose on  Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) while canvassing effective border control. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said this when he addressed newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing Border Security Summit in Lancaster House, […] The post Border control: FG vows to tackle Organised Immigration Crime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Police bust human trafficking syndicate, rescue girls from Mauritania

The Zone 2 Police Command in Onikan, Lagos, has apprehended a notorious syndicate accused of trafficking young girls from Nigeria read more Police bust human trafficking syndicate, rescue girls from Mauritania

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59 h. ago Sallah: Izunaso fetes Muslim community in Imo, preaches peace

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Muslim community in Imo State had a splendid time on Tuesday as the lawmaker representing Imo West at the National Assembly, Osita Izunaso, hosted them to a sumptuous meal to celebrate the Sallah festival at his residence in Owerri. Izunaso, represented at the occasion by his Senior Legislative Assistant, Jude […] The post Sallah: Izunaso fetes Muslim community in Imo, preaches peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Zambia’s President Hichilema Warns His Ministers Against Dozing Off In Cabinet Meetings

Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema, has issued a stern warning to his ministers against dozing off during cabinet meetings, describing the habit as a serious lapse in discipline and self-control. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed Local Government Minister Gift Sialubalo on Monday, Hichilema expressed frustration over ministers failing to stay attentive during crucial […]

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61 h. ago Police nab syndicate trafficking Nigerian girls to Mauritania

Operatives at the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have detained a syndicate for allegedly trafficking girls from Nigeria to Mauritania for prostitution and sexual exploitation. The Zonal Public Relations Officer, CSP Umma Ayuba, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. She said the syndicate was apprehended on March 22 at the command Read More

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