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British Airways Pilots To Embark On Industrial Action
British Airways pilots on Friday said they will strike for three days in September in a dispute over pay, in a move that could affect tens of thousands of travellers. The strikes on September 9, 10 and 27...
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Tribunal Sacks Dino Melaye As Kogi West Senator
An election petition tribunal sitting in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, set up for the Senatorial election in Kogi West Senatorial district has sacked Dino Melaye of the PDP, according to Vanguard. The 3-man panel led by Justice Justice A. O....
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China World Cup Boost As Nine Foreigners Switch Nationality
China could soon be able to field a national team made up almost entirely of players born elsewhere after authorities said nine foreign footballers were switching allegiance. On Wednesday Brazil-born striker Elkeson became the first...
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FG to overhaul refineries for three years to drive local production
Port Harcourt Refinery To achieve its 2023 target of ensuring local refineries operate optimally, the Federal Government has said it has begun the overhauling of the facilities, commencing with the Port Harcourt...
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FBI indicts Nigerians in ‘massive’ $3bn fraud
The United States Department of Justice has indicted dozens of individuals, mostly Nigerians, who are accused of involvement in a massive business email scam and money laundering scheme of about $3bn. A spokesperson for the US...
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3,891 debtors owe banks above N1bn each
About 3,891 firms and other debtors have taken individual loans above N1bn, totalling N13.19tn of loans in the banking sector. Latest figure by the National Bureau of Statistics revealed that the total loans in the banking sector stood at...
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EFCC, ICPC to beam searchlight on fraudulent banks —Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Thursday, said the anti-corruption agencies would beam their searchlight on banks that had been aiding corrupt practices in the...
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Ex-Super Falcons striker Ifeanyi Chiejine dies at 36
Former Super Falcons striker and maiden Captain of the female under 19 team (The Falconets) Ifeanyi Stephanie Chiejine is dead. The 36 year old was said to have died at about 10pm on Wednesday night after a brief Illness. She made...
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SAPZs Can Attract About $4bn Investment Into Nigeria – NGF
The establishment of the Special Agro-Processing Zones (SAPZs) in Nigeria has the potential of attracting about four billion dollars investments into the country, this is according to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). Governor...
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Impartial Judiciary, Key To Achieving Greater Lagos, Says Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described impartial judiciary as key to achieving his administration’s vision of greater Lagos. Sanwo-Olu stated this on Wednesday during the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Judge of...
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Nigerians to pay more for electricity consumption
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has increased the tariff payable by power consumers across the country. Findings from various documents obtained from the NERC on Wednesday in Abuja...
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Dangote Cement overtakes MTN as NSE’s biggest firm
Dangote Cement Plc has regained its position as the biggest listed firm on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as sell-offs were witnessed in MTN Nigeria Communication Plc’s shares on Tuesday. On Monday, MTN Nigeria overthrew Dangote Cement,...
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Cristiano Ronaldo admits paying $375,000 to settle rape allegation
Juventus’ Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo takes part in a training session prior to the friendly football match between Juventus A and Juventus B in Villar Perosa, on August 14, 2019. (Photo by Isabella BONOTTO /...
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NITDA, TETFUND move to ensure digital inclusion in institutions
Director General (NITDA), Pantami. Photo/Twitter/nitdanigeria The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
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$40m Jewelleries: Diezani Accuses EFCC Of Illegal Entry Into Apartment
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has challenged the seizure of $40m worth of jewelries from her premises by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In an affidavit filed on her behalf by her counsel,...
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D’Tigress Beat Senegal To Win 2019 FIBA Afrobasket Championship
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have emerged champions of the 2019 FIBA Afrobasket Championships in Dakar, Senegal. D’Tigress edged hosts Senegal 60-55 points in the final to retain the title they won in 2017 and their fourth overall. READ...
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Maurice Iwu meets N1bn bail, regains freedom
A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Maurice Iwu, has regained his freedom after spending a week at Ikoyi Prison in Lagos. Iwu, who is facing N1.23bn fraud charges, left the prison on Friday after meeting the...
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Mike Tyson Says He Smokes $40,000 Worth Of Cannabis Monthly
Boxing legend and cannabis fanatic Mike Tyson has been enjoying the relaxing life during his retirement. While speaking on the Hotboxin’ podcast, as reported by The Mirror, Iron Mike revealed just how much weed he smokes each month. He said:...
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Court Jails Nine Oil Thieves In Port Harcourt
Justice A.T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced nine people. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reveal this in a...
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Lending: Banks race to beat CBN’s deadline
BANKS are in a race to beat the September 30 deadline given by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to implement the 60 per cent minimum Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR) policy. They are scrambling for credible borrowers, The Nation learnt on...
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El-Zakzaky allegedly discharges himself, returns to Nigeria
Barely 96 hours after landing in New Delhi for medical treatment, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem el-Zakzaky, has reportedly discharged himself from the Medenta Hospital and is now on his way back to...
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Gokada suspends operation in Nigeria two years after establishment
Amidst rising competition in the mobility hailing market in Nigeria, bike-hailing app company, Gokada, is shutting down its operations temporarily in Nigeria today, August 14, 2019. The shutdown was announced by the Chief...
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Asia Stocks Slump On Recession Fears
Investors look at stock prices on a screen at a securities company in Beijing on August 15, 2019. NICOLAS ASFOURI / AFP Asian markets sank Thursday after the Dow suffered its worst day of the year as fears of a global recession...
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FG’ll pay ‘failed investors’ N736bn to repossess Discos
• 11 distribution firms declared technically insolvent • Review power sale but don’t politicise exercise —ECAN Everest Amaefule and ’Femi Asu The Federal Government is considering repossession of 10 electricity distribution...
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US To Partner Lagos On Health, Security, Education
The US Government says it will partner with Lagos State in the areas of health, security and education. The new Consul-General of the United States (US) Consulate, Ms. Claire Pierangelo revealed this on Wednesday when she visited the Lagos State...
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Tiwa Savage, Davido, Burna Boy, Simi nominated for 2019 AFRIMA
The All Africa Music Awards on Wednesday unveiled Tiwa Savage, Davido, Burna Boy, Simi, Wizkid, Kizz Daniel, Teni, Yemi Alade, Niniola along with other international artistes nominated for 2019 edition of the prestigious award. This was...
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Ebola Disease: NCAA Asks Airlines To Be Vigilant
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all operators, especially airlines operating regional and international flights into the country, to exercise a high level of vigilance. This follows the increase of the Ebola Virus...
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Ex-INEC boss, Jega gets new appointment
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has been appointed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, to chair its newly inaugurated committee on the internalisation of admission into...
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Flight delays, cancellations cripple local travels amid traffic surge
Murtala Muhammed International Airport • Frustration as Nigerian embassy slows down Sallah travel • Hajj pilgrims to start returning August 17, says presidency Flight delays and cancellations in local air transport have...
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A CBS-Viacom merger is a logical step, but probably only a first one
NEW YORK — CBS and Viacom are inching closer to a deal that would join the onetime siblings after a three-year dance. But whether the reunion will solve their problems or simply kick them down the road...
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FIFA Team Inspect Ogbe Stadium, Others For U-20 Women’s World Cup
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) inspection team recently checked out facilities for the hosting of the 2020 edition of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Edo State. The...
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TETFund approves N4.9b for academic publications
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has approved N4.9 billion to address the paucity of indigenous tertiary textbooks and other academic publications in the nation’s higher education sector.Executive Secretary of TETFund, Professor...
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UNICEF restates commitment to child growth, survival, development
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to continue to support various state governments to tackle the challenges of child growth, survival and development in the country. Dr Annefrida Kisesa, the Chief of...
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Nigeria is proud of you, Buhari tells Akintola at 100
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated the renowned chartered accountant and teacher, Chief Akintola Williams, who turned 100 on Friday. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi...
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Key airport closed as Indian state faces repeat flood crisis
Airplanes are pictured as they are parked next to floodwaters on the tarmac of the international airport in Kochi in southern Kerala state on August 9, 2019. – Floods that have killed more than 20 people forced the...
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Indian ‘swallows rat poison after arrest for N116m fraud’
An Indian national, Lokesh Parwani, who allegedly attempted suicide after he was arrested for an alleged N116 million fraud, Thursday appeared at an Igbosere Chief Magistrate’s Court, Lagos. The Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation...
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We’ve spent $11bn in Nigeria, says World Bank
The World Bank has declared that it has so far spent around $11billion over the years on projects across the country. Country Director of the World Bank in Nigeria Mr Rachid Benmessaoudade made this disclosure in Abuja on Thursday at the maiden...
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Driver attacks policeman with machete at checkpoint
A London Police officer was on Thursday seriously injured after he was stabbed several times in a machete attack in connection with a routine vehicle stop. According to the London Metropolitan Police, the male officer in his 30s is...
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RevolutionNow’: SERAP Seeks UN Human Rights Council Special Session Over Attacks On Journalists
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to all member and observer states of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, urging them to “urgently convene a special session on Nigeria over...
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Political Scientist Identifies Security as Fundamental for Development
For Nigeria to witness true development and progress, government at all levels must take security seriously with strong political will devoid of external influences. A keynote speaker, Prof. Eghosa Osaghae stated this at the Polytechnic Ibadan,...
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Decolonising Our right to Autonomy Will Make Nigeria Developed – Intl. Expert
A renown professor of Political Science, Eghosa Osaghae has warned the federal government against relying on policies of America, and other developed countries of the world to develop the country. Eghosa made this disclosure on Wednesday...
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How This Podcaster Is Crushing It and Taking Innovation to the Next Level
Changing the perspective around innovation is our next big level up. GETTY IMAGES I featured Chris Denson's podcast Innovation Crush in a 'best of' list early on...
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Learn from People, Not Classes
Over the past two decades the internet has reshaped our daily lives and the world of business—so it’s not surprising that it’s transforming how companies develop talent. The emergence of a “personal learning cloud” makes it convenient...
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How I signed Police invitation letter at gunpoint —Busola Dakolo
Busola, photographer and wife of popular singer, Timi Dakolo, has alleged that policemen threatened her with a gun and forced her to sign a letter accusing her and her husband of criminal conspiracy. The incident reportedly happened three...
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Drama as Lawmaker is kicked out of parliament for coming with baby
A Kenyan lawmaker, Kwale woman Representative, Zulekha Hassan was on Wednesday ordered out of the National Assembly for disrupting a parliamentary session. The legislator was kicked out of the chambers after she walked in with a...
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Britain’ll face food shortages in a no-deal Brexit – trade body
A disorderly no-deal Brexit would disrupt some food supplies for weeks or months if delays at ports leave fresh produce rotting in lorries, the industry’s trade body warned on Wednesday. Retailers such as Tesco have warned that leaving the EU...
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British Airways cancels flights following ‘systems’ failure
British Airways was forced to cancel some flights to and from London on Wednesday after it suffered “a systems issue”. Reports suggested dozens of flights in and out of Heathrow — Britain’s busiest airport — had been cancelled,...
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120 Law School students to get N60m bursary —Gov Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oye State has approved N60 million as bursary for 120 Oyo State indigenes in the Nigerian Law School. Makinde announced the approval on Tuesday evening when a delegation of the students visited him on Tuesday in...
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