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Nigeria’s Favour Ofili finished sixth in the women’s 200m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Tuesday night. Ofili, who reached the final after finishing third overall with a time of 22.05 seconds in the semifinals on Monday, ran 22.25 seconds in the final. Gabrielle Thomas of the US ran 21.83 seconds to finish first in the race and win …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the merger between Unity Bank and Providus Bank Limited. CBN Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The statement read: “The merger is subject to financial support from the CBN. The funds will play a significant role in meeting Unity Bank’s total obligations …

The naira continued its recovery against the US dollar on Tuesday. Data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) showed the local currency strengthened by N6 to trade at N1,601/$1, down from N1,607/$1 it traded at on Monday. The highest and lowest intraday prices recorded during the day were N1,623/$1 and N1,560/$1 respectively, indicating a very tight spread of …

President Bola Tinubu has appointed several individuals to serve on the board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja that the principal appointed former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, as the board Chairman. READ ALSO: TETFund regrets lecturer who received overseas …

The Nigerian Army has vowed to investigate the death of an 18-year-old boy, Isma’il Muhammad, in Kaduna State. The boy was allegedly shot dead by a soldier on patrol in Samaru, Zaria. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna, Maj. Gen. MLD Saraso, gave the assurance while visiting the family of the deceased on Tuesday in Zaria. …

President Bola Tinubu has seven people to lead strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the appointment would facilitate needed assistance to Nigerians and ensure the effectiveness of …

Freestyle wrestler Blessing Oborodudu failed to win the bronze medal in the women’s 68kg wrestling event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Oborodudu got his campaign off to a good start when he made it to the semifinals of his second consecutive Olympics after defeating Koumba Larroque of France 6-2. But she lost in the semifinals against Meerim Zhumanazarova from Kyrgyzstan, …

Police officers in Kano have arrested 76 people caught carrying 25 Russian flags during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in the state. A Nigerien national suspected of making the flag was also arrested. The state’s Commissioner of Police, Salma Dogo, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Kano. He said: “The suspects were found carrying 25 Russian flags and their arrest …

A motivated and effective civil service is the backbone of a high-performing government. Senator Monday Okpebholo understands the crucial role that civil servants play in driving progress. In the next APC-led administration, we commit to: – Offer training and development opportunities for continuous growth – Improve welfare packages and benefits – Promote a favorable work environment – Encourage innovation and …

The Ogun State government has set November 16 for general elections in the 20 local government areas of the state. Chairman of the Ogun State Independent National Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), Babatunde Osibodu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abeokuta. He said guidelines for the elections would be released on August 8 while campaigning by political parties would begin …