The administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has concluded plans to enrol over 500,000 new enrollees into the Edo State Health Insurance Scheme (EDHIS) before the end of this year. This was disclosed by the Director-General of EDHIS, Mrs Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo, at the medical outreach in commemoration of 100 days in office of […]

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Tribune Online Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo The Edo Police Command on Saturday confirmed that five persons were and four others injured in the clash between cocoa farmers and some alleged produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State. The clash which started on Thursday night escalated on Friday morning as those believed […] Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo Tribune Online

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Tribune Online Ojukwu varsity matriculates 8,000 students for 2024/2025 session About eight thousand students have been matriculated at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra State. Ojukwu varsity matriculates 8,000 students for 2024/2025 session Tribune Online

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From Tony Osauzo, Benin A heavy clash has reportedly occurred between cocoa farmers and some produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State last Friday night. It was learnt that many people were feared killed and houses burnt in the attack and counter-attacks that occurred on […] The post Edo cocoa farmers battle produce thieves; many reported killed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has acknowledged that David Moyes is doing a better job in reviving Everton compared to read more Amorim admits Moyes reviving Everton better than his efforts at United

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By John Ogunsemore Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has distanced himself from a social media post claiming he is giving out N500,000 financial support to every Nigerian. The former Osun governor made the clarification in a post via his official Facebook page on Saturday. Daily Sun reports that a Facebook page bearing the ex-minister’s […] The post I’m not giving out N500k palliatives – Aregbesola raises alarm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Tribune Online Niger: NANTS, AGRA project empower 367,000 farmers in three years The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) have concluded a three-year Agricultural intervention project in Niger, empowering about 367,000 small holder farmers. Dr. Ken Ukaoha, National President of NANTS, Dr. Ken Ukaoha made the disclosure during the NANT/Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) project evaluation, sign-of and sustainability plan workshop in Minna. The […] Niger: NANTS, AGRA project empower 367,000 farmers in three years Tribune Online

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Nasarawa State governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has sacked the suspended chairman and members of the Nasarawa State Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The sack followed the report of the investigative committee, which indicted the organisation’s leadership of gross malpractices during the recruitment exercise. LEADERSHIP had reported how the committee headed by Silas Dachor, in the course […]

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81 to victims of fraud from the United read more EFCC hands over $132,000 and N78 million to foreign victims of Nigerian fraudsters

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a step in restoring justice to foreign fraud victims. As a gesture of its commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes and offering restitution to victims of fraudulent practices, the EFCC, handed over a total sum of $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81 to American, Spanish and Swiss victims of […] The post EFCC Restitutes Over $130,000, N70m, Properties To Foreign Fraud Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Business travellers in Lagos are shifting their accommodation preferences, increasingly choosing luxury apartment hotels over traditional hotels as they seek greater comfort, flexibility, and a more personalised stay. According to the MO report, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) recorded approximately 550,000 inbound passengers between November 19 and December 26 last year. This surge in business […]

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calls for protection of FTZs amid proposed tax reforms The Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture read more 2024 Tax bill could trigger capital flight, undermine free zone revenues, NACCIMA warns

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Founder of Heirs Energies, Tony Elumelu, has said Nigeria must ramp up oil production to generate revenue for economic diversification. “We want to take it to over 2 million. We know that we need oil money to diversify Nigeria away from oil. And we need to have the money to help develop our country at […]

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Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has warned that Nigeria risks losing over $200 billion in foreign direct investments (FDI) from the country if the federal government’s implements the proposed tax reforms targeting tax imposition on Free Trade Zones (FTZs). The chamber also warned that the decision could jeopardise more […]

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has partnered an Abuja based ICT school, Terraskills Learning Systems, and Ecobank to equip 10,000 Corps members with cutting-edge digital skills in 2025. The announcement was made by the General Manager of Terraskills Learning Systems, Donald Ejieke, at a joint press conference in Abuja. According to Ejieke, the strategic […]

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as the country loses enrolment of 20,000 students from its largest sources Marc Miller, Canada’s minister of Immigration, Refugees, and read more Miller counsels Canadian universities to enroll more Nigerians, other international students

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The federal government has unveiled measures to rejig the livestock sector to harness its full potential and check wastages in the industry. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, who gave account of his stewardship yesterday in Abuja, said the ministry had begun the implementation of major reforms in the sector to harness its N33 […]

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Tribune Online We recorded remarkable increase in revenue, growth —Odu’a’s GMD Odu’a Investment Company Limited (OICL), that veritable vehicle and guide to strategic economic future of South-West Nigeria outside the government, is at it again. This vibrant conglomerate has built a reputation over the years and has brought life to the economy of the Southwest Region in unprecedented ways. It is not about to stop and […] We recorded remarkable increase in revenue, growth —Odu’a’s GMD Tribune Online

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From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Government has demoted two engineers in the civil service of the state effective from January 1, 2024, for allegedly issuing certificates of job completion on road projects that were yet to be completed. Gabriel Evuarhere, one of the affected officers was demoted from his position as deputy director to […] The post Delta govt demotes engineers over alleged fraud on road projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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By Remi Adefulu Ms. Ololade Majekodunmi, Managing Director, House of Dorcas Integrated Services (HDI), is one of the few young women making waves in the agric sector, cultivating over 10 hectares of cotton across five states. Majekodunmi, who holds a degree in fashion and sustainable textile design and an MBA from the University of West […] The post Nigeria can make $10bn annually, create 2m jobs through cotton production – Majekodunmi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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