84 m. ago Agric experts harp on livestock investment to tackle food security

A group under the auspices of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) has stated that investment in crop production read more Agric experts harp on livestock investment to tackle food security

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1 hour ago Reps mull new law to protect local refineries, grant first right to crude supply

…says $13bn investments in 2024 signal growing investor confidence …urges dialogue in refinery disputes Nigeia’s House of Representatives has announced read more Reps mull new law to protect local refineries, grant first right to crude supply

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1 hour ago Kwara Government Presents N80m Cheques To Families Of Slain Forest Guards

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has presented N80m cheques to families of the forest guards and vigilantes who recently lost their lives during encounters with kidnappers in Babanla, Oke Ode, and Eleyin of Ifelodun and Isin local government areas of the state, respectively. The governor has also approved N100m support for the families of […]

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8 h. ago Olopade Hails Alake Of Egbaland As 82nd Birthday Table Tennis Tourney Ends In Style

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, joined dignitaries and the people of Egbaland to commemorate the 82nd birthday of the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV. The celebration included a table tennis event held in honour of the esteemed monarch. In a statement released by his […]

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9 h. ago Monarch Tackles Group For Meddling In Disputed Forest Reserve

As the warring oil communities of Ekid and Ibeno ethnic nationalities continue to draw battle line over the ownership of the disputed Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, a member of the Ibeno traditional rulers’ council, Chief Udofia Okon Udofia, has warned other interested parties to steer clear. LEADERSHIP learnt that the convener of a civil society […]

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23 h. ago Tiwa Savage Addresses Feud With Seyi Shay, Recalls Losing Endorsement Deal During Pregnancy

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has opened up about her long-standing dispute with fellow artist Seyi Shay, offering her perspective on the widely publicized salon incident that went viral several years ago. During an interview on Off Air with Gbemi O and Toolz, posted on Instagram on Sunday, the Somebody’s Son singer explained that the fallout […] The post Tiwa Savage Addresses Feud With Seyi Shay, Recalls Losing Endorsement Deal During Pregnancy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago War against maternal, neonatal mortality kicks off in Anambra

From Obinna Odogwu, Awka Health professionals from the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja and their counterparts in Anambra State gathered in Awka, the state capital, recently to deliberate on the best ways to tackle maternal and neonatal mortality in the state, and the country at large. The event was a five-day workshop on Maternal and Neonatal […] The post War against maternal, neonatal mortality kicks off in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Fitch Reaffirms Nigeria ‘B’ Rating Amid ‘High But Declining’ Inflation

The rating is supported by its large economy, a relatively developed and liquid domestic debt market, large oil and gas reserves, and an improved monetary and exchange rate policy framework. The post Fitch Reaffirms Nigeria ‘B’ Rating Amid ‘High But Declining’ Inflation appeared first on Channels Television.

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56 h. ago Fitch Reaffirms Nigeria’s ‘B’ Rating Amid ‘High But Declining’ Inflation

The rating is supported by its large economy, a relatively developed and liquid domestic debt market, large oil and gas reserves, and an improved monetary and exchange rate policy framework. The post Fitch Reaffirms Nigeria’s ‘B’ Rating Amid ‘High But Declining’ Inflation appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago North Africa dominates, as Africa’s gold reserves hit $91.7 billion

The cumulative gold reserves held by African central banks have surged to $91.7 billion, driven by the sharp rally in read more North Africa dominates, as Africa’s gold reserves hit $91.7 billion

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3 d. ago Eko DisCo Urges Stakeholders To Join Hands In Tackling Energy Crimes, Vandalism

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo), on Thursday, held an extensive customer engagement forum in Agbara District, Lagos State, bringing together community stakeholders to address power supply challenges, safety concerns, and the critical issue of energy theft. The forum, which covered five zones under Agbara District – Agbara, Aiyetoro, Aradagun, Badagry, Igborosun, and Oko-Afo, provided […]

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3 d. ago Man O War tackles drugs, cultism with essay competition in Edo

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin In its efforts to join the fight against drug abuse and cultism in the state. The Man O’ War Nigeria, Edo State command, has tackled this menace through essay competition. The essay competition with the theme: Amplifying voices against drug abuse and cultism” witnessed prizes being presented to winners of the […] The post Man O War tackles drugs, cultism with essay competition in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Rights Group Seeks Police Chief’s Intervention In Rivers Monarch, Youth Leader Murder

The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has accused the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) of bias in its investigation into the murder of the traditional ruler of Oshiugbokor community in Ahoada East local government area of Rivers State, Chief Elysian John and the community’s youth leader, Saviour Ajikwara. It alleged that John and Ajikwara were murdered at […]

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3 d. ago Lagos AG Orders Fresh Police Investigation Into Lekki Land Dispute

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, has directed the police to conduct a fresh investigation into allegations of forgery and willful property damage made against a real estate developer, Alex Ochonogor, and his lawyer, Ademola Owolabi. The request follows a second police report, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohammed Dahiru, which exonerated […]

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3 d. ago FG unleashes forest guards to flush out bandits, kidnappers — NSA

By Christopher Oji The Federal Government has deployed a new line of defence against insecurity with the rollout of the Forest Guards Initiative aimed at flushing out bandits, kidnappers and other criminal gangs from Nigeria’s forests. National Security Adviser (NSO), to the Federal Government,  Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, made this known  yesterday in Abuja, at the […] The post FG unleashes forest guards to flush out bandits, kidnappers — NSA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FG unveils national digital trustmark to tackle fraud in $13bn e

The federal government has launched a National Digital Trustmark to enhance consumer confidence and promote transparency in Nigeria’s $13 billion read more FG unveils national digital trustmark to tackle fraud in $13bn e-commerce market

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4 d. ago New Twist In Lekki Land Dispute As Lagos AG Orders Fresh Police Investigation

Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has directed the Police to conduct a fresh investigation into allegations of forgery and willful property damage made against a real estate developer, Alex Ochonogor, and his lawyer, Ademola Owolabi. The request comes on the heels of a second police report, signed by Deputy Commissioner […]

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4 d. ago Kalu moves to tackle extreme poverty, empower vulnerable Nigerians as bill passes first reading

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja A bill seeking to establish the Social Welfare Service of Nigeria to combat extreme poverty and strengthen social protection systems has passed its first reading in the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission, was […] The post Kalu moves to tackle extreme poverty, empower vulnerable Nigerians as bill passes first reading appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Upstream Oil Regulator Attracts $4.9bn Gas Investment, Unveils Road Map

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has attracted $4.9 billion capital expenditure (CAPEX) investments and unlocked nearly 9,790 BSCF of reserves, 3.54 BSCF/D of gas, into the country’s gas industry since the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in 2021. The regulator has also unveiled regulatory road map targeting to unlock over 55 […]

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4 d. ago State Police Crucial For Tackling Insecurity, Says Speaker Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has harped on the need for a decisive legislative action toward establishing a multi-level policing system in the country as it is a necessary step to address the present security challenges. Abbas said this at the public hearing on the Private Intelligence and Investigation Council […]

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