28 m. ago No LG Election In Osun But Lockdown – APM Chairman Insists, Demands Apology From Gov Adeleke For Wasting Billions Of Naira

Chairman of Allied Peoples Movement, Adewale Adebayo has berated Osun State Independent Electoral Commission over controversial local government poll in the state. Mr. Adebayo, while addressing newsmen on Saturday, insisted that there was no election anywhere in the state except in Ede, the hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The APM’s chieftain revealed that some members […] The post No LG Election In Osun But Lockdown – APM Chairman Insists, Demands Apology From Gov Adeleke For Wasting Billions Of Naira appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Tax reform bills won’t harm Free Trade Zones, NEPZA assures stakeholders

NEPZA has reassured operators and enterprises within the country’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs) that the proposed 2024 Tax Reform Bills. read more Tax reform bills won’t harm Free Trade Zones, NEPZA assures stakeholders

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5 h. ago Road safety officers’ wives warn against scooping fuel from fallen tanker

The Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association, on Saturday, urged Nigerians to desist from rushing to scoop fuel from fallen petroleum tankers, warning that it is a deadly act that must be discouraged. The President of ROSOWA, Dr Nefisat Shehu-Mohammed, made the call at a send-forth ceremony in honour of her predecessor, Hajiya Aisha Ladi-Biu, in Read More

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9 h. ago UNICEF urges Plateau journalists to embrace positive journalism for meternal, child health

UNICEF has called on journalists in Plateau State to embrace positive journalism to improve awareness and advocacy surrounding maternal and read more UNICEF urges Plateau journalists to embrace positive journalism for meternal, child health

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10 h. ago Missing Persons Crisis: Urgent Call For Action From Government, Security Agencies

The issue of missing persons in Nigeria is a long-standing challenge that requires urgent attention from both society and the government at all levels. Amidst the numerous security challenges the country faces, this problem highlights the nation’s broader insecurity and the failure to implement effective tracking systems. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) […]

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11 h. ago How Johann Rupert, South Africa’s richest man, built his wealth, owning 268 companies and managing family

Johann Rupert, South Africa’s wealthiest man, is more than just a billionaire that has stakes in about 268 companies. He read more How Johann Rupert, South Africa’s richest man, built his wealth, owning 268 companies and managing family

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11 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Lawyer Over Alleged N1.3bn Forex Fraud In Akwa Ibom

The Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a legal practitioner, Barr. Alexander Uchenna Ozougwu before Justice Sergius Onah of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo for allegedly defrauding his victims to the tune of N1.3 billion through a bogus foreign exchange investment scheme. Head […]

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12 h. ago 2024 Tax bill could trigger capital flight, undermine free zone revenues, NACCIMA warns

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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13 h. ago Dominion varsity chancellor charges new students to aim for top grades

Tribune Online Dominion varsity chancellor charges new students to aim for top grades He urged them to be focused, set priorities and shun all acts capable of distracting them and ensure that they conduct themselves in a very peaceful manner. Dominion varsity chancellor charges new students to aim for top grades Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Free Zones Taxes: Nigeria Risks Losing $200bn FDIs, 600,000 Jobs, NACCIMA Warns

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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15 h. ago Home Energy Consumption, Driver Of Emissions –Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric has said home energy consumption is the primary driver of home emissions and has increased steadily over recent years with the spread of energy-consuming devices and appliances. Disclosing this in the third edition of its consumer survey in a white paper titled ‘Evolving home energy consumption: Intentions, actions and hurdles to greater home […]

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15 h. ago My wife is indecent, dresses our son in ripped jeans —Husband

Tribune Online My wife is indecent, dresses our son in ripped jeans —Husband •He bought our son the jeans —Wife Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has dissolved the union between a couple, Idowu and Alake, on the account of no love, lack of care and irreconcilable differences. Idowu, who dragged his wife, Alake to court stated that their marriage failed as a result of the […] My wife is indecent, dresses our son in ripped jeans —Husband Tribune Online

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16 h. ago 7 Years After Nigeria’s N40bn Floating Dry Dock Rots Away In Lagos

Seven years after it was delivered by a foreign contractor, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is yet to deploy its N40 billion (current exchange rate N600 billion) Modular Floating Dock for industry use, as the facility is currently rotting away at the Naval Jetty in Apapa, Lagos. The floating dock, which can […]

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17 h. ago Lagos, Bauchi speakers, lawmakers drum support for diversity, equity, inclusion bill

By Lukman Olabiyi The Speakers of the Lagos and Bauchi States Houses of Assembly, along with lawmakers and experts from across Nigeria, have expressed their strong support for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Bill, being promoted by the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC). The call for support came during a two-day Co-Creation […] The post Lagos, Bauchi speakers, lawmakers drum support for diversity, equity, inclusion bill appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Livestock Ministry targets $74bn contribution to GDP by 2035

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha said his ministry would expand the livestock sector’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution from $32 billion to $74 billion by 2035. Speaking at a ministerial press briefing yesterday in Abuja, Maiha said the aim is to position the ministry as a key player in both domestic […] The post Livestock Ministry targets $74bn contribution to GDP by 2035 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Residents ask IBEDC to disconnect community over irregular power supply

Residents of Iree, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State, have asked the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company to disconnect the town if it cannot provide a stable power supply. According to the residents, the town has been battling with erratic electricity supply for over a year, while IBEDC continues to issue arbitrary estimated bills. Speaking Read More

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21 h. ago Powering down emissions: Blue, geologic hydrogen take centre stage

Tribune Online Powering down emissions: Blue, geologic hydrogen take centre stage The urgent need for cleaner energy is undeniable. While solar and wind power are essential, a truly impactful approach requires exploring all viable options for both energy addition and immediate emissions reduction. As a hydrogen researcher focused on storage and exploration, I advocate blue and geologic hydrogen as crucial, often underestimated, solutions. These sources offer […] Powering down emissions: Blue, geologic hydrogen take centre stage Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Tales of frustrated Nigerian medical graduates extorted for internship slots

As the number of graduates from health-related courses, particularly Pharmacy, Nursing, and Medical Laboratory Science, continues to rise, there are claims that they are being forced to pay bribes to health facilities or engage in unethical practices to secure internship placements amid limited available slots and intense competition, writes VICTOR AYENI When Peter Ezenwa graduated Read More

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23 h. ago Kwara: Islamic group decries ritual killings, calls for parental responsibility

Tribune Online Kwara: Islamic group decries ritual killings, calls for parental responsibility Muslim clerics and traditional rulers have been urged to intensify efforts in enlightening the youth against the get-rich-quick syndrome, which is becoming increasingly prevalent in society. The spiritual leader (Amir) of an Islamic organization in Kwara State, The Companions (Ilorin District), Mallam Ismail Okunlola, made this call in a statement condemning the recent brutal killing […] Kwara: Islamic group decries ritual killings, calls for parental responsibility Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls

Tribune Online Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls Rights groups, under the aegis of the Coalition for Good Governance (CGG), have called on the Osun State Governor, Mr Ademola Adeleke, to put on hold the local government polls slated for this Saturday due to the mounting political crisis currently rocking the state. The coalition made this call at a press conference, which took […] Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls Tribune Online

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