55 m. ago Okpebholo sacks EdoGis MD over unauthorised Presco land revocation

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has sacked Tony Ikpasaja, the Managing Director of the State Geographic Information Service (EDOGIS) read more Okpebholo sacks EdoGis MD over unauthorised Presco land revocation

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66 m. ago Edo: Okpebholo intensifies urban renewal drive, inspects Ramat park flyover

He said that every project undertaken by his administration is intended to improve the experiences of Edo people...

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73 m. ago Edo Government Blasts PDP Over Comments On PRESCO Land Revocation

The Edo State Government has criticised the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing its recent comments on the PRESCO land revocation controversy as “ridiculous” and “comic relief.” The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, issued the reaction in a strongly worded statement on Thursday. The Edo State Government’s reaction […]

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2 h. ago Dangote Refinery saves Nigeria over ₦10bn annually in forex — Official

Dangote Refinery saves Nigeria over ₦10bn in foreign exchange annually by replacing fuel imports, boosting GDP, and creating thousands of local jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-saves-nigeria-over-%e2%82%a610bn-annually-in-forex-official/

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5 h. ago French envoy hails new Alliance Française centre in Kano as boost to cultural ties

Marc Fonbaustier, French Ambassador to Nigeria, has described the newly commissioned Alliance Française building in Kano as a “major leap read more French envoy hails new Alliance Française centre in Kano as boost to cultural ties

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5 h. ago Excitement Hits the Streets of Nigeria As TECNO Reveals Winners of Its Black Friday Mega Slash

The month of November is famous for several things in Nigeria, harmattan, dry wind and searing heat but one thing stands out. Well, if you don’t know what it is then you must have been missing out on of the TECNO Black Friday Sales. Many brands including TECNO have found a way to buy into […] The post Excitement Hits the Streets of Nigeria As TECNO Reveals Winners of Its Black Friday Mega Slash appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Naira stability drives fivefold jump in Julius Berger’s FX gains

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, a Nigerian-based construction company, is reaping the gains of naira stability as its net foreign exchange read more Naira stability drives fivefold jump in Julius Berger’s FX gains

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6 h. ago Senator Abaribe Slams Fellow Senators For Not Calling Out Tinubu Govt. Over Worsening Insecurity

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has taken a swipe at his colleagues in the National Assembly over their handling of the security crisis rocking Nigeria. While speaking on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, November 26, Abaribe argued that his colleagues who are mostly from the ruling party always find way to draw comparison between insecurity […] The post Senator Abaribe Slams Fellow Senators For Not Calling Out Tinubu Govt. Over Worsening Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago We’re Inches Away From Crushing Banditry — Defence Minister Badaru Claims

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, says the Armed Forces are closing in on overcoming banditry across the country, despite the recent resurgence of school abductions. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, the minister acknowledged the persistence of security challenges but described the current pattern of attacks as […] The post We’re Inches Away From Crushing Banditry — Defence Minister Badaru Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Over 250 Missing After Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze In Decades

Authorities have begun investigating what sparked the disastrous blaze, including the presence of bamboo scaffolding and plastic mesh wrapped around the structures as part of construction work. The post Over 250 Missing After Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze In Decades appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Parents Allege Breach Of Scholarship Bilateral Education Agreement

Parents and guardians of recipients of foreign and local scholarships have alleged that the Federal Government’s Bilateral Education Agreement has been breached, as the concerned students have not been paid their stipends. The Forum of Parents and Guardians of the Federal Government Bilateral Education Agreement Scholarship Recipients made the allegation when they appeared before the […]

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7 h. ago ICSAN seeks support for N3.5 billion building project, visits Ibom Air

Uto Ukpanah, President of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria ICSAN led a delegation on a courtesy read more ICSAN seeks support for N3.5 billion building project, visits Ibom Air

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10 h. ago Okpebholo holds security meeting, beefs up surveillance along highways, communities in Edo

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, held a meeting with security agencies in the state with a bid to beef up surveillance along major highways and boundary communities within the state. The meeting, it was gathered, followed a trending video of an alleged plan by a self-acclaimed bandit to attack some communities in the state. […]

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10 h. ago Naira strengthens as forex market turnover surges to $500m daily

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market is witnessing renewed stability as the naira continues to firm up against major currencies, buoyed by a significant rise in daily turnover to $500 million. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the surge reflects growing liquidity and investor confidence following comprehensive reforms in the FX market. At the Nigerian Foreign […]

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15 h. ago CSOs applaud Nigeria’s leadership at COP11, seek stronger domestic action

By Martin Metieh Civil society organisations (CSOs) working in tobacco control have applauded the “outstanding leadership” of the Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, and the Nigerian delegation at the 11th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) in Geneva, while calling […]

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18 h. ago Saudi eases alcohol access for select foreign residents, diplomats say

Saudi Arabia has quietly eased alcohol restrictions, allowing premium visa-holders to purchase liquor from a shop previously reserved for diplomats. Read More: https://punchng.com/saudi-eases-alcohol-access-for-select-foreign-residents-diplomats-say/

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20 h. ago Tinubu Declares Emergency On Sucurity In Nigeria, Orders Army, Police to Recruit More Personnel

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on Nigeria’s security situation, citing the need to respond decisively to emerging threats across the country. In a statement personally signed by him, President Tinubu said the development followed a review of the nation’s security landscape, prompting him to “declare a nationwide security emergency and […] The post Tinubu Declares Emergency On Sucurity In Nigeria, Orders Army, Police to Recruit More Personnel appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago NPC calls for overhaul of population data systems to advance development

The National Population Commission (NPC) has urged a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s population data systems, warning that outdated demographic information is undermining the country’s

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21 h. ago UPDATED: Tinubu appoints ambassadors, writes Senate for confirmation

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday forwarded three non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation.

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22 h. ago Insecurity: Tinubu Has Lost Control Of His Government — SDP Chieftain Adebayo

The Social Democratic Party, SDP presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, said President Bola Tinubu has lost control of his administration following the wave of insecurity ravaging the country. Adebayo made the statement on Tuesday while responding to questions in an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, monitored by […] The post Insecurity: Tinubu Has Lost Control Of His Government — SDP Chieftain Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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