President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Thursday, has once more restated his conviction that the end of the Boko Haram insurgency is in sight, given the added vigour with which the war against the terrorist sect is now being prosecuted by Nigeria and its allies. Speaking with Mr Mousa Faki Mahamat, Chadian Minister of Foreign […]
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The General Manager, China Public Procurement, Mr Yong Shubo, on Thursday told the Nasarawa State Government of his commitment to invest about one billion dollars to develop the state in the next 5 years. This was contained in a statement signed by Alhaji Ahmed Tukur, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, wherein he […]
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Former Information Minister, Mr. Labaran Maku, who was a candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), in the March 28 governorship election in Nassarawa State, said on Thursday that he won the election and that the Independent National Electoral Commission wrongly gave his mandate to Governor Tanko Al-Makura. This assertion was made when he […]
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…Reports Profit Before Tax of N63.11Billion Guaranty Trust Bank plc has released its audited financial reports for the half year ended June 30, 2015 to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges. A review of the half year performance, shows positive growth across all key financial metrics and improved strategic positioning of the brand. Gross earnings […]
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…says N50M was for expression of interest. The concessionaire of the Falomo Shopping Mall, Afriland Properties Plc, has stated that the shopping mall was not leased to it for 50 years for N50 million as widely reported in the media. In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by Uzo Oshogwe, MD/CEO Afriland Properties Plc, the […]
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While Nigeria is not particularly known for its coastlines, it is blessed with an abundance of beautiful sea shores. There are dozens of breathtaking stretches of golden sand around the country to be enjoyed at any time of the year – although June to August can be a little wet. Given that distances are vast […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the suspension of the Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, David Parradang, with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Press, Federal Ministry of Interior, Mr. Yusuf Isiaka Alhaji, on behalf of the permanent secretary of the ministry on Friday in Abuja. In the […]
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Dr. William Babatunde Fowler has been appointed as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) by President Muhammadu Buhari. Dr. Fowler served as the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue from 2005 to 2014. His higher education was in the United States where he obtained a […]
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The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday held a meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting presided over by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo started at few minutes past 11:00am. The NEC is comprised of state governors, but most of the states in attendance were represented by their deputy governors. […]
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(Nkem Ndem Vivienne) Located in south-western Nigeria and the largest city in Ondo State, Akure has a vibe that is unrivalled by any other part of the state. It is full of unique activities which may not necessarily make it into your average guidebook. Whether it is catching legendary live music, sightseeing, or even petting farm animals, there […]
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