Category: Nigeria
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Nigeria ranked 95th happiest country in the world
Nigeria has been ranked 95th happiest country in the world according to data released by the The World of Statistics.
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Naira crashes to record low at parallel market as dollar supply dries up
The Nigerian naira plunged to a record low on the parallel market as dollar shortages continued to put pressure on the currency.
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EU set to invest additional €5.4 million euros on teachers’ training, capacity building in Nigeria
More teachers in the Northwest of Nigeria will be trained to the tune of €5.4 million euro in training, building capacity and investment by the European Union.
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Group berates Gov. Lawal over call for president Tinubu’s resignation
A group known as APC Arewa Vanguard has berated Zamfara State’s governor, Dauda Lawal, for his call for President Bola Tinubu to tender his resignation letter over the issue of his alleged certificate forgery, which is before the Supreme Court. According to the group, Governor Dauda Lawal’s action is a contempt of court, saying that…
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Suspected Boko Haram insurgents storm Customs office in Yobe, kill operative
Gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly attacked an office of the Nigeria Customs Service in a town in Geidam LGA, Yobe State, killing one operative, Usman Gombe.
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Nigeria’s presidents shouldn’t be involved in the appointment of INEC chairmen – Prof. Jega
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has explained that the president shouldn’t be involved in the appointment of the chairmen of the electoral body.
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Bayelsa Guber: Paramount ruler denies endorsement of candidate, restates neutrality
The Paramount Ruler of Koluama Kingdom in Southern Ijaw Local Government, Bayelsa, HRM King Solomon Edi-Mangi, Kolu XI, has denied endorsing any political candidate for Nov. 11 governorship poll in the state.
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Petrol increased to N626.21 in September- NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the average retail price of a litre of petrol increased from N191.65 in September 2022 to N626.21 in September 2023.
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Electricity: REA to electrify 250,000 households in 2024
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), says it is supporting 250,000 households with electric mobility, mini-grids, home systems to boost electricity in the country in 2024. Malam Mutari Ibrahim, the Director Promotion and Outreach (PIO) said this in a statement in Abuja.
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AIG Zone 2, Mohammad, 39 others bag 2023 Africa Illustrious Awards
Assistant Inspector of Police (AIG), Alli Mohammad, who is in charge of Zone 2, Onikan, Lagos, has received “Award of Excellence/Special Recognition” for his remarkable contributions as a law enforcement officer.