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Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:29:59 GMT
Govt Seeks End to War Risk Insurance On Nigeria-Bound Vessels
[This Day] The federal government has called on the international shipping community to urgently remove the war risk insurance premium currently being charged on Nigeria-bound vessels.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:36:35 GMT
Churches, Mosques Face Prosecution for Noise Pollution
[Daily Trust] The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) said it has the power to prosecute for noise pollution, churches and mosques that use loud speakers without control while worshipping.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:17:51 GMT
Nigeria Helps Sierra Leone to Establish Accident Investigation Agency
[Daily Trust] The Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N), is to provide technical support for the setting up of the Sierra Leone Aircraft Accident Incident Investigation Bureau (SL-AAIIB).

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:27:57 GMT
Sokoto to Remove Traditional Rulers Hiding Cases of Violence Against Women, Children
[Daily Trust] The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, has granted approval to district heads to remove any traditional ruler found concealing cases of violence against women and children in his domain.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:59:33 GMT
Unilag Test-Runs Zero Emission Vehicle
[Premium Times] The vehicle was designed to eliminate carbon emissions associated with internal combustion engines, as well as minimise acoustic noise when in operation.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 13:38:49 GMT
Nigeria's Poverty Profile Is Grim. It's Time to Move Beyond Handouts
[The Conversation Africa] Nigerians have been justifiably confused by conflicting poverty data presented by the Muhammadu Buhari administration and the World Bank. According to Buhari, his administration has lifted 10.5 million Nigerians out of pover...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:29:09 GMT
D'Tigers Coach, Brown Thrilled By Talented Agbo
[Daily Trust] The Head Coach of D'Tigers, Mike Brown has singled out Chibuzo Agbo for praise as the camping exercise progresses in California for the 2020 Olympic Games.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:06:34 GMT
AfDB to Spend $2bn On AfCFTA Infrastructure Projects
[Premium Times] Mr Adesina explained that the AfDB was driving its industrialisation strategy to support value chains across Africa.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:32:10 GMT
Natop to Host Ghana's Former Tourism Minister
[This Day] The fifth Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) would once again play host to high profile speakers.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:25:57 GMT
Govt Acquires N1.7 Billion Mobile Control Towers for Effective Airspace Coverage
[This Day] The federal government has acquired two mobile control towers worth N1.7 billion in order to further enhance coverage of Nigeria's airspace and improvement of flight safety.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:05:30 GMT
Until After the Season of Locusts
[This Day] As I write, the Federal Republic of Nigeria stands in the season of locusts. The "season," which has lasted for all of 20 years, took up a new burst of speed six years ago. Now it is at a deadly gallop, even ramping up more speed at incred...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:50:59 GMT
Fuel Scarcity Looms As IPMAN Threatens to Shut Down Filling Stations
[This Day] The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to shut down all filling stations across the country.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:40:12 GMT
The Stress of Living in Lagos
[This Day] The new index report is another wake-up call

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:21:14 GMT
We Are Poorer With IPPIS, Says SSANU
[This Day] The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has lamented the introduction of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) by the federal government has mutilated their salaries and made them poorer.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:20:04 GMT
NTI DG Task Teachers On Online Delivery Lessons Skills
[Daily Trust] Director-General of the National Teachers' Institute (NTI), Kaduna, Professor Garba Dahuwa Azare has urged teachers to equip themselves to master the online delivery lessons skills.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:16:42 GMT
... Arrests 7 Drug Barons in Nasarawa
[Daily Trust] The National Drug Laws Enforcement Agency, Nasarawa State Command, said it has arrested seven suspected drug barons in the state.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:14:20 GMT
As South East Leaders Denounce Secession
[Daily Trust] A major turn of events in the country's effervescent political space was recorded about a week ago when the leadership community of the South East geopolitical zone formally denounced secession of the zone from the Federal Republic of N...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:10:51 GMT
Anambra Governorship - 11 APC Aspirants Reject Primary Poll Result
[Daily Trust] Eleven governorship aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called for the cancellation of the party's primary election held at the weekend.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:08:58 GMT
I'll Fight Politics of Godfatherism As APC Chair - Moniedafe
[Daily Trust] A former chairman of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), FCT chapter, Sunny Sylvester Moniedafe, has said his leadership will end politics of godfatherism in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if he is given the mandat...

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:02:14 GMT
Vetiva Projects Nigerian Economy to Rebound By 3.1% in 2021
[This Day] Vetiva Research has predicted that the Nigerian economy will rebound by 3.1 per cent in 2021.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:58:13 GMT
Anambra PDP Primary - House Minority Caucus, Saraki Congratulate Ozigbo
[This Day] Abuja -- The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives and a former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, yesterday congratulated the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Plc, Valentine Ozigbo, on his emergence as the sta...

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 19:06:18 GMT
Buhari's emissaries seek Emir of Bichi's daughter's hand in marriage to President's son
[Premium Times] Yusuf Buhari takes Zahra Nasir Ado Bayero as wife on Sunday.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:09:42 GMT
Police Officer Arrested for Demanding Sex, Extortion
[Premium Times] The officer would be punished if found guilty, the police say.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:43:32 GMT
There Is More to Ataga's Death Than Alleged Murderer's Confession - Family
[Premium Times] The family said although the alleged killer has been arrested, it is "convinced that there is much more to this than is already apparent from the police investigation."

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 17:13:53 GMT
Tonto Dikeh Unveils Politician Lover
[Premium Times] Tonto Dikeh's new lover hit the headlines when he commissioned his Abuja mansion in May.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 17:13:46 GMT
Boko Haram - There Are Still No-Go Areas in Borno - Shehu Tells COAS
[Premium Times] Shehu of Borno says the fear of Boko Haram is preventing people from returning to liberated communities

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:06:39 GMT
Insecurity - Ibadan Polytechnic Suspends Public Activities Indefinitely
[Premium Times] The institution management said its decision is part of efforts to monitor the security temperature within the institution and its environment.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 16:15:59 GMT
Meet the Kano Princess Who Stole Heart of Buhari's Only Son
[Daily Trust] Preparations for the planned wedding of President Muhammadu Buhari's son, Yusuf Buhari, have started in earnest.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 16:15:55 GMT
Fresh Threats Unnecessary, Buhari Replies Niger Delta Avengers
[Daily Trust] President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the threat of the Niger Delta Avengers to resume hostilities.

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 16:15:50 GMT
Over 200 Houses in the Oil Rich Ondo Riverine Communities Electrified
[Vanguard] Over 200 residents in some riverine communities in Ondo state are to benefit from a solar power electricity project inaugurated by oil giants, NNPC/Chevron Nigeria Ltd Joint Venture (CNL), in partnership with Ilaje Rural Development Commit...



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