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Alia’s “Benue Go Digital” Youth: Step in right direction

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become integral to modern life and are transforming various aspects of our society. At work places, business, education, interaction, entertainment and even the way we manage our social lives, ICT plays salient roles. In fact, governments, individuals, and organisations recognise ICT as a catalyst to positive change, as it has the potential to drive …

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UK court’s ruling will deter greedy investors looking to prey on Nigeria –Fagbemi

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, said the British court’s ruling which nullified the arbitration award to the Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) Limited would deter other greedy investors from preying on Nigeria. Justice Robin St John Knowles of the United Kingdom Commercial Court had earlier on Monday stopped the enforcement of the $11 billion …

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Tinubu appoints Abdullahi Mustapha as Nigeria’s Energy Commission DG

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha as the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN). The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Mustapha, who obtained his Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Renewable Energy, has over 10 years working in …

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Factors behind Nigeria’s intractable debt burden

Nigeria’s worsening debt crisis has become something of deep concern to everyone. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are particularly worried about the country’s debt issue. Nigeria’s debt is deceptively low when measured from gross domestic product (GDP) ratio. While the United States of America (USA), the world’s largest economy, is bogged down with a debt burden …

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Jandor approaches court to transfer appeal against Sanwo-Olu’s election to Abuja

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran aka Jandor has asked the Court of Appeal to transfer his appeal challenging Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the March 18 election to Abuja. The Lagos State governorship election petition tribunal on September 26 upheld Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the election. The three-member panel led by Justice Mikail …

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Investment opportunities in real estate near the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria

On May 22, 2023, the Dangote Refinery was inaugurated in Lagos, Nigeria, with former President Muhammadu Buhari officiating the ceremony. The event marked a significant milestone for Nigeria, as it showcased the country’s commitment to achieving energy self-sufficiency and fostering economic development. The Dangote Refinery is a remarkable feat of engineering and cutting-edge technology. With a daily capacity of 650,000 …

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Drama as Gov Obaseki locks out deputy, Shaibu, from Government House

The crisis between Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his estranged deputy, Philip Shaibu has assumed a new dimension as the deputy governor was on Monday barred from entering the Government House. Shaibu, was said to have gotten the shock of his life  when he got to his office Monday and found that the gate to the office of the …

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Our plant is not shut down – NLNG

The Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) says the operation at its plant on Bonny Island is ongoing, despite a Force Majeure that is still in effect. It said that the Force Majeure, caused by the unavailability of major liquids evacuation pipelines, was due to acts of sabotage and vandalism and had not halted the overall operations of the company. Its General …

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Two dead, 7 injured as tree falls on passers-by in Kwara

Two persons were confirmed dead when the branch of a big tree fell on passers-by in the Sango area of Ilorin, Kwara State, on Monday. An eyewitness told journalists that seven other persons were seriously injured in the incident. He said the injured victims are currently receiving treatment in private hospitals, and the Ilorin General Hospital. The spokesman for the …

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