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Ensuring a Safer Nigerian Environment
Nigeria’s need to ensure a safer environment has been further highlighted by visiting fellows of the Climate…
March 20, 2021
Not Guilty, But We’ll Pay Congo the $14m Settlement – Eni
Following investigations into alleged bribery to get oil permits in the Republic of Congo, Italian energy firm, Eni…
March 19, 2021
Public Debt in Nigeria Rose to N32.9tn in Dec 2020 – DMO
From its last report on public debt, which was published on the DMO’s official website, the figure stood at N32.2tn as of the end of September 2020, which showed an increase of N700bn, adding that the figures include the Debt Stock of the Federal and State Governments, as well as the Federal Capital Territory.
March 16, 2021
Nigeria Football Federation President, Pinnick, Now FIFA Council Member
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick is the newest member of the FIFA Council. Pinnick, who…
March 13, 2021
JAMB Generates N400 Million from Age Modification
Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB),Professor Ishaq Oloyede has stated that the organisation generated N400 million from birth dates alterations by applicants in the first year of his resumption into office.
March 9, 2021
Senegal Restricts Internet as Protests Resumes
Violence erupted in Dakar after Sonko was arrested on Wednesday based on rape allegation. He denies the charges and says it was an attempt by President Macky Sall to undermine him.
March 8, 2021
Nigeria’s Presidency Clears The Air On Fire Incident In Aso Rock
Earlier on Sunday, there were fears that a fire outbreak may have damaged properties and injured people at…
March 7, 2021
France Urges Chad to Investigate Attack on Opposition Leader’s Home
Chadian President, Idris Deby (middle) flanked by Burkinabe President, Marc Kabore and French President, Emmanuel Macron. Ludovic Marin/pool
March 3, 2021
Buhari to be Vaccinated on Live TV Saturday – Mamora
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari will receive the…
March 2, 2021
Attack on Hospital, Aid Group in Borno, Northeast Nigeria to Affect 100,000 People – UN
The United Nations has said no fewer than 100,000 people, who rely on humanitarian assistance, will be affected…
March 2, 2021