The Nigerian government has announced that Cesarean sections will now be provided free of charge to women in need, as part of its efforts to reduce the country’s maternal mortality rate. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, announced the launch of the “free cesarean section ” at an ongoing three-day Nigeria Health […]
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Lagos State Governor and the Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passing of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, describing his death as a colossal loss to Nigeria. The Governor also commiserated with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu, Security Chiefs, the […]
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The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Monday. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the council chambers of the presidential villa, Aso Rock villa on Monday following the confirmation of her nomination by the senate last week. Justice Kekere-Ekun, becomes Nigeria’s […]
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Security has been beefed up at Edo State Government House located at Dennis Osadabey Avenue, in Benin City over alleged plans by Philip Shaibu to resume in his office as Deputy Governor. It was gathered that the security beef up is aimed at stopping Shaibu from resuming office. As part of security measures, the state […]
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Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (“GTBank,” or “the Bank”), flagship subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), one of the largest financial services institutions in Africa, has been named Best Bank in Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024. This recognition underscores GTCO’s unwavering commitment to excellence, going beyond […]
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Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (“GTBank,” or “the Bank”), flagship subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), one of the largest financial services institutions in Africa, has been named Best Bank in Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024. This recognition underscores GTCO’s unwavering commitment to excellence, going beyond […]
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has denied reports that it intends to become Dangote refinery’s sole distributor. NNPC stated that refineries could sell directly to marketers. Reacting to an allegations by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), accusing it of undermining the Dangote refinery and monopolising its products, NNPC issued a statement on Saturday […]
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The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, stepped down from his role with immediate effect on Saturday. This was revealed in a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday, wherein Ngelale said he had submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, informing him […]
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is seeking to engage reputable and credible operations and maintenance (O&M) companies to operate and maintain Warri and Kaduna refineries. The refineries are the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) and the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC). “The O&M tender for WRPC and KRPC will be treated as […]
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The draw for the league phase of the new Champions League have been conducted. This year, the competition will begin with a ‘Swiss-style’ league phase rather than the group stage to which fans had become accustomed. Also, 36 teams will take part rather than the usual 32. The league phase will finish at the end […]
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