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The Lagos State Government has refuted claims that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced an increment in the minimum wage to N70,000. Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Omotoso said the confusion arose following an event at the Governor's Office on Wednesday, where Sanwo-Olu unveiled "Eko Cares," a program…
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Janus-faced electricity distribution companies, their failure to timeously address reported faults, or implement effective solutions to glaring breaches, weak regulations, and zero penalties for infractions, among others, have jointly churned out fatalities in the power sector.
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Justice Akintunde Savage of a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja yesterday, subpoenaed the Lagos State Controller of Nigeria Correctional Services (NCoS) Alagbon for his refusal to appear in court over remand of a businessman, Dada Aigbe,
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The Onifiditi of Fiditi, Oyo State, Oba Sakirudeen Oyelere, has appealed against the ruling of an Oyo State High Court, which nullified his appointment as the Onifiditi of Fiditi.
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Tunde Onakoya, the Nigerian Chess expert who smashed the previous Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon has returned to Nigeria. The founder of Chess In Slums Africa broke a new record of 60 hours of playtime in New York’s Times Square last Saturday, which is still receiving confirmation from GWR.
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Samson Siasia, former Super Eagles coach and a former star of the Super Eagles, has made his selection for Nigeria's all-time best 11, including many of his former international teammates. In an interview with Edafe Matthew, Siasia, who played 49 times for the Super Eagles between 1984 and 1998, shared his preferences for the top…
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Stefano Pioli, the coach of AC Milan, has faced criticism from respected Italian pundit Fabrizio Ponciroli over his handling of Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze. After an impressive 2022-2023 season at Villarreal, Chukwueze was signed by the Rossoneri last summer for a fee that could rise to 28 million euros with bonuses. However, his integration into…
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Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho faces uncertainty regarding his future as his contract nears its end, with reports suggesting that the club may not extend his contract beyond this season. The Nigerian attacker joined Leicester City from Manchester City in 2017. However, with his contract approaching its expiration, speculation has arisen regarding his next move.…
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Napoli are exploring potential replacements for their star forward, Victor Osimhen, who is expected to leave the club during the summer transfer window. Among the potential candidates, Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has caught the attention of the Italian club as a possible replacement for Osimhen. Moffi's outstanding performances in Ligue 1 with OGC Nice…
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Wilfred Ndidi, the Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, has made clear his ambition to move to one of the top six Premier League clubs when the upcoming transfer window opens. The 27-year-old has had a resurgent season with the Foxes under the management of Enzo Maresca, scoring six goals and providing six assists in…
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Montpellier striker Akor Adams remains optimistic about his prospects of earning a spot in Nigeria's Super Eagles squad, despite the fierce competition among the team's forwards. Adams gained attention this year after moving from Norwegian club Lillestrom in a deal worth €4.5 million. The 24-year-old started his Ligue 1 season impressively, scoring seven goals in…
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Telecommunications bodies in the country have raised fear of a possible collapse of the industry if urgent measures are not deployed to tackle the perennial challenges confronting it.
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The alleged marginalisation of Ndigbo in the scheme of national politics, demand for a sixth state in the region, and unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu
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Editorial
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By securing the release of about 1000 Nigerians from kidnappers, and without paying ransom to their abductors, the Nigerian security authorities can afford to beat their chest on what they considered a commendable feat.
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Namtira Bwala, the bullied student of Lead British International School, Abuja, has urged the school authorities to immediately investigate and pronounce stiffest possible sanctions in the student’s rule book on the perpetrators, identified as Maryam Hassan, Miss Faliya and nine other students.
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The probe instituted by the Kaduna State House of Assembly against former Governor Nasir el-Rufai has begun, as the lawmakers directed the Ministry of Finance to supply documents relating to financial transactions between May 29, 2015 and 2023.
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Smarting from the serious incident recorded by Dana Air on Tuesday, the Federal Government, yesterday, suspended the operating licence and operations of the airline, pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Rivers State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor and his Finance counterpart, Isaac Kamalu, who rejected their redeployments by the Governor Siminialayi Fubara administration to the Ministries of Special Duties (Government House) and Employment Generation and Economic Empowerment, have resigned from the cabinet.
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To encourage voters to turn out in elections, companies in Bengaluru have offered free beers and transportation to voters. President of the hotel association PC Rao told the Bangalore Mirror newspaper, "Different hotels and restaurants will be providing different things to the voters based on their personal call. "While some of these places will provide…
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The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PiCNG), a leading advocate for sustainable energy solutions, has announced the launch of the CNG Solutions Hackathon 2024. This event is set to be held today, April 24th at the Art Tech District in Abuja and aims to accelerate the widespread adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria.
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Professor Ganiyu Aderounmu of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the Centre Leader of the World Bank Sponsored Africa Centre of Excellence, Obafemi Awolowo University ICT-Driven Knowledge Park (OAK-Park),
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Due to popular demand, Founders Connect Live returns for an even more electrifying event on Saturday, May 25, 2024. In partnership with Africhange, this highly anticipated event promises to be a convergence of entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, creators, and tech talents who will come together for an exciting day of invaluable networking, thought-provoking conversations, and innovative…
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In response to the escalating threat landscape posed by Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) and other cyber-attacks, a Nigerian pan-African Bank has forged a strategic alliance with Cybervergent, a technology company providing automated cybersecurity solutions.
17 Apr
Networking and security firm, Array Networks, is collaborating with Mitsumi Distribution, one of the largest in both Volume and Value Business distributors in Nigeria.
17 Apr
Coderina Education and Technology Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FCT Department of Science, Technology and Innovation to leverage technology as an enabler for inclusivity and empowerment.
