Tag: 2018
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Nigeria to issue N150bn green bonds in 2018 – Official
Following increased calls for climate funding, Mr Ahmad Salihijo, a technical assistant to the Minister of Environment, said the ministry planned to issue N150 billion green bonds to the public. Salihijo revealed this in a panel discussion on Making Climate Finance Work for Women and Non-State Actors organized by Climate Wednesday in the just concluded…
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All you need to know about AMVCA 2018
Africa Magic and Multichoice said the 2018 edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) would hold on Sept.1. M-NET, owners of Africa Magic and MultiChoice, made the announcement on their website on Friday. Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Director of M-Net West Arica, said:“Nearly one year after the last AMVCAs, we are pleased to…
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Double wahala for ‘Bitto’ as Big brother summons him over forceful romance with Princess
There was a mild drama at the ongoing Big Brother Naija 2018 season, tagged ‘Double Wahala, after Big Brother summoned one of the housemates, Bitto over an alleged forceful romance he had with Princess. Recall the show kicked off the buzz it’s known for ‘intrigues’ yesterday after Miracle’s marriage controversy to his ‘romantic’ kiss with…
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Africa to witness economic growth in 2018 – UN
Africa’s economy is expected to grow 3.5 per cent in 2018, an increase of 0.3 percentage points from 2017, a UN official said Thursday. Speaking at 30th AU Summit being held in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, Vera Songwe, Secretary-General of the UN Economic Commission for Africa ( UNECA ), said the growth uptick will be…
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Ekiti 2018: I have the track record to redeem Ekiti from PDP’s failure – Kayode Ojo
An Ekiti State governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr. Kayode Ojo, has proffered practical steps how he intend to redeem Ekiti people from the hotbed of poverty if he wins his party’s primary election and eventually emerges governor of the state. Ojo believes Ekiti has all the potentials of…
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Osinbajo presides over first Economic Management meeting for 2018
Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Monday presided over the first meeting of the Economic Management Team for the year. Osinbajo is the chairman of the team while selected ministers and other top government officials are members. The meeting was held inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In a message posted on his Twitter handle, the Senior…
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Nigeria must be united, peaceful throughout 2018 – Ooni of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has called for national peace, unity and tranquility, saying they are pillars with the capacity to strengthen Nigeria’s bid for socio-economic development. Oba Ogunwusi stated this in Ile-Ife on Saturday while speaking at the Grand-finale of a New Year Prayer Programme organised by the Christian Association…
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I will kiss no one in 2018- Eva
Nigerian rapper and entrepreneur, Eva Alordiah has resolved not to kiss anyone in 2018. The talented rapper took to her Snapchat page to declare to her fans. Recall that Eva broke up with her fiancé , Caesar Ume-Ezeoke, in 2017.The former lovebirds were known for the way they display love for each other in…
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2018: I’m saddened Christmas, New Year celebrations wasn’t merry for Nigerians – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday lamented that Christmas and New Year celebrations for many Nigerians was nothing close to be tagged “Merry”. Buhari who addressed Nigerians at 7am spoke about the lingering fuel crisis in the country, among other issues said “instead of showing love, companionship and charity, some of our compatriots chose this period…
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In Nollywood, we don’t practice what we preach-Iyabo Ojo
As 2018 beckons, celebrities are beginning to pour their minds over what they have learnt in 2017. Sensational actress and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo who recently celebrated her 40th birthday has declared that in Nollywood, they don’t practice what they preach, adding that she is going into 2018 with positive vibes. The pretty mother of two…