The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunny, hazy and cloudy weather conditions over most parts of the country with prospect of localised thunderstorms over parts of southern states on Wednesday. NiMet’s Weather Outlook on Tuesday in Abuja predicted that sunny and hazy conditions were likely over the central states with day and night temperatures […]
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The Federal Government is to receive $75 million incentive financing from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to strengthen routine immunisation and broader primary healthcare services in the country. The new financing was announced on Tuesday in Abuja during the signing of a five years agreement with Nigeria. Under the agreement, the Gates Foundation will […]
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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has given Walter Onnoghen, the suspended chief justice of Nigeria, seven days to respond to a petition filed against him. Onnoghen was suspended by President Muhammadu Buhari, who said he was acting on an order issued by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The CJN was accused of non-declaration of assets. […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a list of 144 domestic and foreign observer groups accredited to monitor how the forthcoming general elections are conducted. INEC made a full list of the accredited observers on its official website. The list comprised of 116 domestic observers and 28 international observers. The electoral umpire advised all […]
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Chelsea Spanish striker, Alvaro Morata, has joined Atletico Madrid on loan until the end of next season. Atletico confirmed Morata’s loan in a statement on Monday. “Atlético de Madrid has reached an agreement with Chelsea Football Club over the loan of the 26-year-old for the remainder of the season and the next one. The striker […]
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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has indicated its readiness to support the Japanese government in its drive to promote Small and Medium Scale Enterprises across Africa. The Chairman, UBA Group, Mr. Tony Elumelu, indicated this on Monday, when the members of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), led by its CEO, Mr. Hiroyuki Ishige, […]
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The Nigerian Senate has cancelled its plan to hold an emergency session over the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen and instead has gone to court to challenge the action. The Senate had summoned an emergency meeting for tomorrow. But Nelson Ayewoh, clerk of the senate said the session has been cancelled. […]
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday in Abuja said 30 state governors have agreed to pay N30,000 as the new national minimum wage. The union urged the National Assembly to ignore the recommendation of N27,00 by the Federal Government. NLC made the plea at a National Assembly public hearing on the bill. The union […]
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The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) on Monday, gave the federal government until end of the month to meet the unions’ outstanding demands, or it would embark on industrial action. Josiah Biobelemoye, JOHESU’s National Chairman, said in Lagos, that government had failed to adjust college skills for its members. Biobelemoye also said that the government […]
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Sèmè City, the International Knowledge and Innovation City, has partnered with the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropic organization empowering African entrepreneurs to train and empower additional 50 Beninese entrepreneurs. Sèmè City will join a growing list of governments, development agencies and private sector organisations partnering with the Tony Elumelu Foundation to explore the Foundation’s sustainable model of philanthropy […]
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