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Defence Seeks Niger Republic's Help to Arrest Wanted Terrorist
May 17, 2024 | 06:00 am[Leadership] Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared a foreign terror kingpin terrorising the people of Zamfara State, Halilu Buzu, wanted and called on the Nigerien authorities to help effect his arrest.
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Senate Steps Down Electricity Tariff Hike Report Over Court Order
May 17, 2024 | 06:00 am[Leadership] A court case instituted in Kano has halted the Senate's plans to stop electricity tariff increase.
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Tinubu Assures Retired Officers of Improved Welfare
May 17, 2024 | 06:00 am[Leadership] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured retired military officers of due respect and improved welfare.
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CBN Can Collect Customers' Social Media Handles, Court Rules
May 17, 2024 | 06:00 am[Leadership] Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Lagos has held that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is constitutionally empowered to demand and collect the social media handles of their customers as part of the standard Know-Your-Customer[…]
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Salary Arrears - ASUU Threatens 'No Pay, No Work', Issues 2-Week Ultimatum
May 17, 2024 | 06:00 am[Leadership] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to stop rendering services after the next two weeks if the President Bola Tinubu administration fails to pay public university lecturers their withheld salaries.
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Emirates Resumes Flight to Nigeria October 1
May 17, 2024 | 06:00 am[This Day] Two years after it suspended operations to Nigeria, the Middle East Mega Carrier, Emirates Airlines has announced that it would resume flight services to Nigeria from October 1, 2024. This was announced by Emirates Media Centre, the news[…]
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Declare State of Emergency On Schools' Safety, Group Tells Govt
May 17, 2024 | 06:00 am[This Day] The Executive Director, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, yesterday, appealed to the federal government to declare a state of emergency on the safety and security of schools and commit funds towards ensuring that[…]
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Work On Auto Policy Bill With Dispatch, Stakeholders Tell Govt
May 17, 2024 | 06:00 am[Daily Trust] An automotive industry stakeholder, Mr. Mamudu Lukman has advised authorities and officials working on the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) also known as Auto Policy to do it with dispatch.
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N19.6trn Pension Fund - Labour Opposes Govt's Plans to Undermine Retirement Savings
May 17, 2024 | 05:30 am[Vanguard] The Organised Labour has frowned at the Federal Government's plan to utilise the N19.66 trillion pension funds for infrastructure development.
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Nigerians Waiting to See If Tinubu's Govt Is Serious - Atedo Peterside
May 17, 2024 | 05:30 am[Daily Trust] Atedo Peterside, the founder of Stanbic IBTC and ANAP Foundation, has said that Nigerians are waiting to see if the President Bola Tinubu administration means business.
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The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters Into Force
May 17, 2024 | 05:30 am[State Department] The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, which has been provisionally applied since 2000, entered into force on May 13, 2024. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria consistent with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy[…]
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Tinubu, Senegal's Faye Seek West Africa Unity Against Terrorism, Trafficking
May 17, 2024 | 05:30 am[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, received President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal on a courtesy visit at the State House in Abuja, where both leaders called for an alignment of purpose and structure in West Africa to effectively address[…]
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Nigeria Cannot Remain Poor With Its Vast Mineral Wealth - Alake
May 17, 2024 | 05:30 am[Leadership] Nigeria cannot continue to be a poor country while it is blessed with such enormous wealth in mineral resources across every state in the country
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No Plan to Use Workers' Pension Funds Illegally, Federal Govt Replies Atiku
May 17, 2024 | 05:30 am[Leadership] The Federal Government has clarified that it has no plan to illegally access the savings and pensions of Nigerian workers to fund infrastructure projects.
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Emirates Resumes Flights to Nigeria October 1
May 17, 2024 | 05:21 am[This Day] Two years after it suspended flights to Nigeria, the Middle East Mega Carrier, Emirates Airlines has announced that it would resume flight services to Nigeria from October 1, 2024.
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Adeleke Inaugurates Osun Country Club, Urges Members to Contribute to Societal Devt
May 17, 2024 | 05:21 am[This Day] Osogbo -- The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, yesterday inaugurated the Osun Country Club (OCC), where members would forge lasting friendship, indulge in leisure activities and contribute to societal development.
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Govt Raises $17.5m for Research On Emerging Tech
May 17, 2024 | 05:21 am[Vanguard] ...Creates 6 emerging tech centres
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Military Declares Halilu Buzu Wanted for Terrorism, Illegal Arms Supplies, Others
May 17, 2024 | 05:21 am[Leadership] The Nigerian Military has declared Halilu Buzu wanted for his involvement in terrorist activities, illegal arms supplies, illegal mining, and cattle rustling.
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Senate Passes North-West Development Commission Bill
May 17, 2024 | 05:21 am[Premium Times] The Senate said the commission would repair the damaged infrastructure and stimulate the development of the seven states in the North-west zone.
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Strengthening PHCs Through 'Make Our Hospitals Work' Campaign
May 17, 2024 | 05:21 am[Nigeria Health Watch] In the 1950s, the second-ever hospital was built in Igala land. Located in Ogugu community, Government Cottage Hospital was commissioned by the first Atta of the Igala community in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria.
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Bill to Protect Endangered Species Scales Second Reading in House of Reps
May 17, 2024 | 05:21 am[Premium Times] The bill, if passed into law, will improve the capabilities of law enforcement agencies, give investigators more powers to look into financial matters and conduct operations guided by intelligence, and enable judges to speed up wildlife cases and[…]
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Nigerian University Speaks As Rainstorm Destroys Iconic Amphitheatre, Students Injured
May 17, 2024 | 05:21 am[Premium Times] Mr Olarewaju said the university management has promptly taken the injured students to the hospital for care.
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Latest Fitch Ratings Shows Tinubu's Transparency in Financial Dealings - Shettima
May 17, 2024 | 05:21 am[Vanguard] The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Thursday said that the latest rating of Nigeria by Fitch was an indication that President Bola Tinubu's administration was a reflection of increasing confidence in the nation's economy.
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Emirates Announces Flight Resumption in Nigeria
May 17, 2024 | 05:21 am[Premium Times] Emirates says the resumption of daily flights will further bolster trade by Nigerian and Emirati businesses.
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Nigerian Military Kills 227 Terrorists, Apprehends 529 Others
May 17, 2024 | 05:21 am[Premium Times] DHQ also said the troops rescued 253 kidnapped victims in one week.
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Multichoice <b>Nigeria</b>: FCCPC refuses to challenge DSTV, GOTV price hikes at tribunal
May 17, 2024 | 02:39 amOnifade, who sued Multichoice Nigeria Ltd, had accused the former of unjustly increasing subscription fees without one month's notice to customers, ...
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<b>Nigeria</b> Solicits EU Support To Tackle Insecurity
May 17, 2024 | 01:35 amThe Nigerian government has called for more support from the European Union, EU, to tackle the security challenges in the country.
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Emirates returns to <b>Nigeria</b> October 1 after 18 months pause - Businessday NG
May 17, 2024 | 01:17 amEmirates will resume services to Nigeria from October 1, 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai, and offering customers...
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<b>Nigeria's</b> Q1 2024 FX Remittances Decline by 6.8% Amid Policy Changes and Market Volatility
May 17, 2024 | 01:13 amNigeria recorded a total of $282.61 million in direct foreign exchange (FX) remittances during the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, marking a decrease ...
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Emirates Airline to Resume Flights to <b>Nigeria</b> on October 1, 2024 - Tekedia
May 17, 2024 | 00:49 amEmirates Airlines has announced it will resume operations in Nigeria on October 1, 2024, after a two-year hiatus. This significant development was ...
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Reps to investigate the introduction of GMO crops in <b>Nigeria</b> - OrderPaper
May 16, 2024 | 23:53 pmThese resolutions followed a motion on the “Need to Investigate the Introduction of Genetically Modified Crops into Nigeria” by Rep. Muktar Tolani ...
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World Bank names 59 blacklisted <b>Nigerian</b> firms, individuals - Daily Post <b>Nigeria</b>
May 16, 2024 | 23:18 pmThe World Bank has barred 59 Nigerian companies and individuals for engaging in corrupt practices and other procurement offences.
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Empowering sustainable mobility in <b>Nigeria</b>: A study of conversion of conventional bicycle to ...
May 16, 2024 | 22:26 pmAmid global efforts towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Nigeria's recent decision to eliminate fuel subsidies has ...
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FG Plans To Reposition <b>Nigeria's</b> Technology Ecosystem
May 16, 2024 | 22:08 pmThe News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the media parley was organised to discuss NITDA's Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan for 2024-2027. Inuwa ...
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Nigerian Police Arrest Portable for Allegedly Failing to Pay Luxury Car Debt
May 16, 2024 | 21:21 pm[Fame Frenzy] Drama and controversy seem to follow Nigerian rapper and songwriter Portable around. In his latest brush with the law, he jumped a gate in an attempt to avoid arrest by Lagos State Police, The Punch reported.
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Emirates announces flight resumption in <b>Nigeria</b>
May 16, 2024 | 21:17 pmEmirates Airlines has announced that it will resume flight services to Nigeria from 1 October, after over a year it suspended operations in the ...
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BREAKING: Emirates Airlines To Resume Flights To <b>Nigeria</b> From October 1
May 16, 2024 | 20:19 pmAfter a brief hiatus, Emirates Airlines has announced that it will resume its daily flights to Nigeria from October 1, 2024.
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Aviation minister, Keyamo announces date Emirates Airline will resume operations in <b>Nigeria</b>
May 16, 2024 | 19:58 pmThe minister of Aviation and Aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, said Emirates Airline will resume flight operations to Nigeria on 1 October ...
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<b>Nigeria</b> legend Ikpeba declares 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Bafana Bafana 'is the ...
May 16, 2024 | 19:56 pmThe former Super Eagles forward has explained the magnitude of the upcoming match between Nigeria and South Africa. Article continues below.
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<b>Nigeria</b> Begins Review of Youth Development Policy
May 16, 2024 | 19:55 pmThe Nigerian Government has taken a comprehensive and proactive approach to addressing the challenges facing young people in Nigeria by conducting ...
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WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship: Burkina Faso hold <b>Nigeria's</b> Golden Eaglets to stalemate
May 16, 2024 | 19:29 pmThe Golden Eaglets of Nigeria were held to a goalless draw in their first game of the 2024 WAFU Zone B Championship...
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Golden Eaglets held by Burkina Faso in U17 AFCON qualifier - Score <b>Nigeria</b>
May 16, 2024 | 19:12 pmMoments later, the Junior Stallions again threatened the Nigerian goal but somehow the Eaglets kept out the danger. Midway through the second half, ...
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Cameroonian profs jailed for 'sedition' seek <b>Nigeria's</b> intervention - TheCable
May 16, 2024 | 19:10 pmSix Cameroonian professors from Nigerian universities, along with four others imprisoned in Cameroon have appealed to the house of representatives ...
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Embracing Citizen Consultation Vital Compass For Effective Governance In <b>Nigeria</b>
May 16, 2024 | 18:59 pmEZENWA OPARA. In Nigeria's journey towards effective governance, recent policy shifts under the Tinubu administration have ignited fervent ...
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<b>Nigeria</b> not an overtaxed country, says Nwosu
May 16, 2024 | 18:21 pmA chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, has faulted claims that Nigeria is fast becoming an overtaxed coun.
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UPDATED: Emirates Airlines return to <b>Nigeria</b> October 1 - Punch Newspapers
May 16, 2024 | 18:06 pmEmirates Airlines has confirmed its daily operations in Nigeria starting October 1, 2024, offering unrivalled connectivity for Nigerian travellers.
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US, France Deny Plans for Military Bases in Nigeria, Nigerian Government Confirms No Such Proposals
May 16, 2024 | 16:18 pm[Africa Check] US, France deny plans for military bases in Nigeria, Nigerian government confirms no such proposals
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Convicted Notorious Kidnapper, Evans, Opts for Plea Bargain in Another Trial
May 16, 2024 | 14:51 pm[Premium Times] Evans has been previously sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping.
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MSF Phases Out Activities in Benue Nigeria
May 16, 2024 | 13:25 pm[MSF] After six years of providing medical humanitarian assistance to internally displaced people in Benue state, Nigeria, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has taken the difficult decision to phase out our activities. By the end of June, basic healthcare and decentralised[…]
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'Release Leah Sharibu' Campaign Mounts As She Turns 21 in Captivity
May 16, 2024 | 10:06 am[Leadership] Leah Sharibu, the 14-year-old-girl kidnapped in Dapchi school in Yobe State is now 21-year-old but still under captivity.