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30% of women, girls experience sexual abuse in Nigeria — Tallen
The Minister of Women Affairs, Sen. Pauline Tallen, has said 30 per cent of women and girls between the ages of 15-49 experience different forms of sexual abuse. Tallen said
Ranting of opposition won’t stop good governance, says Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said that distractions created by the opposition elements in the state would not stop his administration from delivering good governance. The post Ranting of
Presidency uncovers plans to throw Nigeria into further turmoil
The Presidency says it has uncovered plans by some misguided elements to recruit leadership of some ethnic groups and politicians to pass vote of no confidence on President Muhammadu Buhari’s
Banks owe MTN N40 billion as digital revenue climbs by 101%
MTN Nigeria has said that banks are indebted to it to the tune of N40.3 billion as of the end of first quarter 2021 on the account of unstructured supplementary
SON to leverage accredited labs to end rejection of exports
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has stated that by leveraging its three accredited laboratories, the country would witness a gradual end to the incessant rejection of locally-made goods at
‘Nigeria can save N2tr yearly on spare parts imports via 3D printing’
Stakeholders have advocated increased adoption of 3D printing in the country to reduce dependence on importation. They noted that the technology can help the country save over N2 trillion expended
Shippers fret over increase of freight rates
Nigerian shippers have expressed worry over the increase freight rate on shipments from Europe and Asia to Lagos from less about $3,500 for a 40-foot container to $13,500 due to
Calls for UFC on African soil grow, as Usman retains title
Apr 24, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Kamaru Usman (Red Gloves) fights Jorge Masvidal (Blue Gloves) during UFC 261 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Following
StarTimes promises Europa League, FA Cup delight as Euro 2020 countdown begins
Exciting football moments await Nigerians this May on StarTimes’ sports channels as football tournaments in Europe enter their final legs. These include, Emirates FA Cup final on May 15, Coppa
$2.9b Escravos Seaport to decongest Lagos ports, generate 40,000 jobs
Mercury Maritime Concession Company (MMCC) Limited, the promoter of the proposed $2.9 billion Escravos Seaport Industrial Complex (ESIC-1) in Delta State, has said that the project would help to decongest
