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Thu, 13 Jan 2022 05:45:24 GMT
Govt Lifts Twitter Suspension
[Premium Times] Since the suspension, millions of Twitter users have been unable to use the social media platform in Nigeria unless they use a Virtual Private Network.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:37:29 GMT
Praise For Super Eagles Who Beat Egypt In AFCON Group D Match
[This Day] The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their victory over the Pharaohs of Egypt during their first Group D match at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:25:36 GMT
Country's External Reserves Hit U.S.$40.5 Billion
[This Day] Nigeria's external reserve has reached $40,509 billion but however marginally declined by $11million when compared to its closing balance as at the last day in 2021 which was pegged at $40,520 billion, data obtained from the Central Bank o...

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 06:29:55 GMT
Building Collapse in Delta State Kills 3, Including 2 Children
[VOA] Abuja -- Nigerian police say a church collapsed in southern Delta State, killing at least three people, including two children. Nigeria's building standards have been in the spotlight since November, when a 21-story building collapsed in Lagos,...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:02:30 GMT
Okocha - Coach Eguavoen Got His Tactics Right Against Egypt
[This Day] Former Super Eagles Captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha was full of plaudits for Coach Augustine Eguavoen for getting his tactics right against the seven-time champions Egypt. Nigeria defeated Egypt 1-0 to move top of Group D.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:44:35 GMT
Ikoyi Building Collapse - Construction Began Before Approval Was Granted - Lasbca
[Premium Times] Of the three high-rise buildings (Blocks A, B, and C), situated on Gerard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos; Block B (21-storeys) collapsed on November 1, 2021, killing 46 persons including the contractor.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:41:39 GMT
School Reacts to Abuse Allegation, Gives Reason Female Student Was Caned
[Premium Times] "The charge was that her school uniform was too short, and goes against the Bible, which forms the moral pillar of the school."

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 05:39:06 GMT
Nigeria Lifts Ban On Twitter, Says the Social Media Giant Has Met Conditions
[TechCrunch] The Nigerian government has lifted the suspension of Twitter operations more than six months after it first declared a crackdown on the social media giant in the country.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 05:38:21 GMT
Nigeria to Lift Ban On Twitter At Midnight
[DW] Seven months after Nigeria shut out more than 200 million people from the social networking site, Nigerians will have Twitter back. Nigeria's IT development agency said the US tech company had met key conditions.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:57:59 GMT
Donkey Hide Still On Export Prohibition List, NAQS Warns
[This Day] The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), has once again warn that Donkey Hide remains on the Export Prohibition List in the country.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:49:58 GMT
2023 - Reactions Greet Tinubu's Declaration for Presidential Race
[This Day] Abuja -- Reactions have continued to greet Monday's declaration by one of the national leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2023 presidential election.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:48:53 GMT
With Eyes On Presidency, Umahi Informs Buhari of His 2023 Ambition
[This Day] Abuja -- The race for the 2023 presidential ticket in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is gathering momentum as Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State yesterday declared his interest in the nation's number one seat.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:47:55 GMT
PDP Charges Security Agencies to Invite APC Leaders for Questioning Over Terrorism
[This Day] Abuja -- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, charged security agencies to immediately invite leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for questioning over their alleged connections with terrorists.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:42:49 GMT
Funding Non-Oil Export for Economic Growth
[This Day] As the economy bounces away from the precipice, the federal government must now redouble efforts to boost non-oil exports, which remain critical to achieving macroeconomic stability.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:21:11 GMT
The Merry-Go-Round in NDDC
[This Day] Government should inaugurate a board to conduct the affairs of the agency

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:01:45 GMT
Egypt Coach, Queiroz, Laments Pharaoh's Poor Start
[This Day] Egypt national team manager, Carlos Queiroz, was full of lamentation last night as his wards lost a group match for the first time since 2004 to Nigeria in Cameroon.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:58:32 GMT
Govt to Unveil New Dairy Policy to Reduce Importation
[This Day] The federal government yesterday said a new national dairy policy was underway to cut importation of related products, increase local production and enhance marketing in the country.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:54:21 GMT
The Kingmaker Who Wants to Be King
[This Day] The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidency, bringing an end to speculations about his rumoured ambition.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:22:54 GMT
Nigeria Anticipates Economic Recovery in 2022 Despite Impact of Covid-19
[This Day] Numeh Ekeghe writes that 2022 will usher in vista of economic development opportunities and recovery despite the negative impact of COVID-19, as she reviews the events that shaped the economy in 2021

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:09:48 GMT
Edo SUBEB Launches Back-to-School Campaign
[This Day] The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has launched a back-to-school campaign to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:54:14 GMT
Africa Cup of Nations Iheanacho Strikes Down Egyptian Pharaohs for Eagles' Perfect Opener
[This Day] A 30th minute goal by Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, was all Super Eagles needed to end Egypt's 16-match unbeaten group games and set Nigeria's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a perfect start.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:36:27 GMT
Group Commends Lawmaker for Re-Introducing Bill to Establish Shendam Federal Poly
[This Day] Igbawase Ukumba in Lafia

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:05:32 GMT
Global Growth to Slow Through 2023, Says World Bank Boss
[This Day] World Bank Group President David Malpass has warned that the global economy will grow at a slow pace through 2023 amid fresh threats from COVID-19 variants.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:54:38 GMT
Ravages of Lassa Fever
[This Day] The pain is usually sharp and sudden and death is usually swift. The swiftness of death which rides on mice which are nowhere near the top of the animal kingdom's best athletes catch young people especially cold. It is the fate of young pe...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:21:38 GMT
Eguavoen and Eagles' Fighting Spirit
[This Day] I am writing this on the Monday before our match against Egypt on Tuesday evening. The call time for this article is Tuesday 12noon. I want you therefore to note that this piece is not influenced by the outcome of our first game at the ong...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:13:30 GMT
A Healthier Menu in Gateway State
[This Day] Kunle Somorin writes that President Buhari is visiting Ogun State to commission completed projects.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:22:33 GMT
Kwara Kicks-Off Education Transformation
[This Day] Basic education in Kwara State is currently undergoing a revolution following the introduction of KwaraLEARN (Leading Education Achievement and Reform Now) by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's administration.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:06:12 GMT
Bua Foods Offers New Investment Opportunity
[This Day] The newly listed BUA Food Plc has the potential to deliver impressive performance and reward investors given its well diversified business operations, write Goddy Egene and Kayode Tokede

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:04:18 GMT
Lawan's Principles of Politics and Leadership
[This Day] Ahmad Lawan is convinced that public interest is best served when institutions work together, writes

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:24:03 GMT
Interest Rate - 12 Banks Borrow N9.81 Trillion From IFC, AfDB, CBN, Others in 3 Years
[This Day] Following availability of funds at single digit interest rate, a total of 12 banks borrowed a whooping N9.81trillion from international finance institutions, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), among others, between 2018 and 2020.



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