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Anti-Olympics Campaign Gains Traction Online in Japan
An online petition calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be cancelled has garnered almost 200,000 signatures in the past few days, as public concerns mount over holding the Games in
EFCC to Approve Movement of Funds By NGOs in North-east
Kingsley Nwezeh in Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday declared that movement of funds by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) operating in the North-east must be approved by it.
Madrid's Hazard 'sorry' for 'offensive' post-Champions League exit behaviour
Eden Hazard apologised on Thursday after images appeared of him smiling in the aftermath of Real Madrid’s Champions League exit at the hands of his former team Chelsea. The post
FCTA Debunks Alleged Schools’ Closure
By Olawale Ajimotokan The Education Secretariat of FCT Administration has debunked reports that schools in the Bwari Area Council have been closed due to the fear of the residents that
NACCIMA to Honour Jigawa Gov, CBN, AMCON, Others
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has concluded plans to commemorate its 60th anniversary and that of Nigeria by honouring deserving Nigerians and institutions.
Germany Rejects US Proposal to Waive Covid Vaccine Patents
Germany on Thursday rejected a US proposal to waive patent protection for COVID-19 vaccines, saying the greatest constraints on production were not intellectual property but increasing capacity and ensuring quality.
Buhari Says National Identification Number Essential for Winning War against Insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday described National Identification Number (NIN) registration by Nigerians as key to win the ongoing war against insecurity. He, therefore, called on Nigerians to fully participate
Heirs Holdings Oil Company Names Igiehon Pioneer CEO
Heirs Holdings Oil & Gas (HHOG), Africa’s integrated energy company, has announced the appointment of its management board, with Mr. Osayande Igiehon as the pioneer chief executive officer. Igiehon’s appointment
Bloomberg: Zenith, Access Banks Express Interest to Acquire Union Bank
Two Nigerian lenders – Zenith Bank Plc and Access Bank Plc – are among the list of financial institutions from Africa and the Middle East that have indicated an
Rice Farmers Oppose Return of Impounded Commodity to Traders
By James Emejo Rice farmers under the umbrella of the Rice Processors Association of Nigeria (RIPAN), yesterday kicked against the directive by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public
