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‘Yoruba agenda fuelled by state of Nigeria, insecurity, others’
Clamour for a Yoruba agenda, in which its proponents are agitating for Oduduwa Republic, is fuelled by the current state of Nigeria, exacerbated by insecurity, banditry… The post ‘Yoruba agenda
MTN floats additional N75b commercial papers
FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited (FMDQ Exchange) has announced the approval and admission for quotation of the MTN Nigeria Communications PLC ₦19.77 billion series 3 and ₦53.74 billion… The post MTN
A tough draw for players in Rome
The Italian Open commenced with tough draws for men and women. The first round matches paired many players in the top 32 among men, as well as the ladies. The
Kano state govt to inaugurate waste recycling project, create 4,000 jobs
The Kano State Government says it has concluded arrangements to inaugurate its Integrated Waste Recycling project, to enhance sanitation and protect the environment. The state Commissioner for Environment, Dr Kabiru
Police rescue 7 kidnap victims in Edo
The Police Command in Edo said it rescued seven kidnap victims and killed three suspected kidnappers during an operation in Ahor community. This is contained in a statement in Benin
FG declares Wednesday, Thursday, as Public Holidays to mark Eid-eI-Fitr celebration
eid-el-fitri The Federal Government has declared Wednesday and Thursday as Public Holidays to mark 2021 Eid-eI-Fitr celebration. A statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore, stated
Police Commission to investigate report on EndSARS brutality
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has pledged to investigate report of alleged police misconduct submitted to it by the Action Group on Free Civic Space in Nigeria. The Head of Press and
NGX opens week upbeat with N59bn growth
The nation’s bourse opened trading for the new week on Monday on a positive note with a growth of N59 billion, following interests in Tier 1 banks. Specifically, the market
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Pitfalls in the PIB [opinion]
By Sodiq Alabi THE Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, has wandered its way through the National Assembly for two decades, like an ancient Sufi mystic in search of the Truth. It
US approves BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12-15
File photo: Jokic/Getty Images The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday said it expanded the emergency use authorization for the use for the BioNTech/Pfizer coronavirus vaccination to include children
