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Economists are worried that key drivers of inflation are being sacrificed for penny-chasing and misplaced policies at a time the economy is tail spinning into chaos on the eve of another year.
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Three bank stocks – Sterling Bank Plc, Access Holdings Plc and Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) – drove activities in the financial services sector of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) last week.
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What is usually mentioned is his privileged background.Reporters of his sojourn so far hardly give an account of his checkered history of challenges and tribulations and how he has emerged from each of them stronger….
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President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, returned to the country with his delegation, which included governors and ministers, after a weeklong engagement at the United States-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington DC.
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The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has constructed and handed over 710 metres of internal roads to the Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, Rivers.The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, handed over the roads to the school on Friday.Fashola, represented by Mr Olufemi Adetunji, the Federal Controller of Works…
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The Chairman of the House of Representatives committee on media and public affairs, Mr Benjamin Kalu has decried the appalling budgetary provision for the National Assembly.
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The Acting Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Christy lfeyinwa Uba has said the Scheme would continue to throw its weight behind all policies of the Federal Government.
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As the final edition of the Akwa Ibom Christmas Carol Festival under the watch of the state Governor, Udom Emmanuel, held at Ibom Hall Grounds Uyo, the governor instituted the Emmanuel Award for Excellence in Gospel Music Ministry.
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Project consultant for the new terminal at the Victor Attah International Airport in Akwa Ibom State, Francis Uwah, has stated that the terminal’s one million passengers projection per annum will boost tourism potential and the economy of the state.
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Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has said that the security architecture of other states are being modelled after the Security Agency Network of the state, known as Amotekun Corps, following its strides in effectively securing the state.
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Edo State Police Command has reassured residents of adequate security during and after the yuletide.
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC), yesterday, came hard on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over its utterances in the ongoing trial of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
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Tajudeen Agunbiade, Isau Ogunkunle, Biola Adesope and Christiana Ikpoeyi at the weekend won titles in the men and women’s categories at the fourth Valuejet Lagos Para Table Tennis Open.The championship was held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall at Teslim Balogun Stadium.
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The second Access Bank Polo Day, held at the famed Val de Vie Polo Club, Cape Town, South Africa, on Saturday, delivered on its mandate to raise funds for charity.
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The Performance Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), United States-based Henry Okorie, has praised Delta State for what he described as ‘excellent execution’ of the 21st National Sports festival, tagged Delta 2022.
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France icon, Emmanuel Petit, reckons sex is a better feeling than scoring in the World Cup final and winning football’s Holy Grail, reports talksport.com.
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored twice and France striker Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick as a thrilling World Cup final finished 3-3 after extra time at the Lusail Stadium.
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The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has constructed and handed over 710 metres of internal roads to the Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, Rivers.
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, handed over the roads to the school on Friday.Fashola, represented by Mr Olufemi Adetunji, the Federal Controller of Works…
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The Chairman of the House of Representatives committee on media and public affairs, Mr Benjamin Kalu has decried the appalling budgetary provision for the National Assembly.
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The Acting Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Christy lfeyinwa Uba has said the Scheme would continue to throw its weight behind all policies of the Federal Government.
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As the final edition of the Akwa Ibom Christmas Carol Festival under the watch of the state Governor, Udom Emmanuel, held at Ibom Hall Grounds Uyo, the governor instituted the Emmanuel Award for Excellence in Gospel Music Ministry.
Editorial
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Six weeks after announcing its plan to redesign the naira notes of N200, N500 and N1000 (October 26, 2022), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has further entrenched itself in controversy by its move to introduce new cash withdrawal limits…
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Dr.Oluwafemi Ojo is a consultant physician/pulmonologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, (LASUTH), Ikeja, Lagos.He spoke to PAUL ADUNWOKE on World Pneumonia Day (WPD) theme, ‘Championing The Fight Against Pneumonia,’ which aims at creating awareness about the ailment and also to make policymakers do the needful.What message is this year’s WPD…
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The House of Representatives has mandated the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, to investigate the attack on the campaign train of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and prosecute those responsible.
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The Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign organisation has challenged Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to disclose his real identity to Nigerians.
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC), yesterday, came hard on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over its utterances in the ongoing trial of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
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Osun State government, yesterday, said that the Department of State Services (DSS) withdrew its operatives from Governor Ademola Adeleke, following a minor disagreement between its officers and the police.
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The Edo State Governor, Mr.
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The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has urged its newly inducted brokers to continue to uphold high standards of ethics in their operations and embrace a culture of continuous learning to stay ahead of trends and innovations in the financial space.
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During the U.S-Africa Business Forum, Visa announced a pledge to invest $1 billion in Africa over the next five years to advance resilient, innovative, and inclusive economies across the continent.
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For his famous zeal, stamina, energy and verve, Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo had to learn when to draw the brakes.There were those times his spirit was willing, but his body weak.
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According to the introductory note to the Act establishing it, the Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was conceived to “use the sums received from the allocation of the Federation Account for tackling ecological problems …
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We can no longer leave the fate of our country and our lives in the hands of political misfits who don’t have the foggiest idea that political leadership basically entails improving the welfare of the people.
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Ingredients Basmati Rice or any preferable choice Unsweetened coconut flakes White or black sesame seeds Coconut oil Spring onions Turmeric Black pepper Can coconut milk Salt Kale or spinach Lime Preparation Step 1: Rinse rice until water runs clear.Drain and set aside.In a medium pot, toast the coconut and sesame seeds over medium-low…
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The use of ginger has lasted many cultures and has been used as a home remedy for thousands of years.Ginger roots are generally affordable, accessible, delectable and have many health advantages.Being used in one daily diet is of great benefit.
For many years, ginger root has been regarded as a reliable treatment for…
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At the beginning of the year, a lot of people made new year resolutions.The list may include diet and weight loss.The year is way gone and this is the time to check and add skin care resolution because it is important to healthy living.Sunscreen Sunscreen is important.It protects the skin against…
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Donje Ljubinje, an ethnically primarily Bosniak community of around 3,000 people in the Shar Mountains, lies on the border between Kosovo and North Macedonia.Due to emigration, the settlement has shrunk in population to about halve of what it was 20 years ago.
In the settlement, traditional weddings are source of great pride for the…
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Argentina won the World Cup on Sunday (December 18), defeating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time.
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Argentina won the World Cup on Sunday (December 18), defeating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time.
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Argentinians burst with joy after a thrilling World Cup victory against France
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The flood-prone capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo saw around 280 houses wiped out by the floods earlier this week.UN officials now have updated figures..
