Tag: Nigeria
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Nigeria needs innovative solutions to stave off dangers of climate change, says Omo-Agege
Nigeria faces increasing risks from climate change, including desertification from the North, flooding and erosion in the south as well as changes in agricultural productivity, Deputy Senate President in the 9th session of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has warned. Noting that the challenges pose real threats to the nation, he said it requires concerted…
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39 cases of Mpox recorded in Nigeria– NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said a total of 39 confirmed cases and zero deaths from mpox have been recorded across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
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Bilateral Relations: UK, Nigeria trade volume jumps to £7.1b
Bilateral trade relations between Nigeria and Britain have reached £7.1 billion, according to British Deputy High Commissioner Johnny Baxter. He announced this at the Nigeria-Britain Association (N-BA) 2024 Presidential Cocktail held at his residence in Lagos.
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Our dear own native land, Nigeria, now rated as 2nd most hunger struck country globally
Despite having mineral resources in virtually all corners of its landscape, Nigeria has further climbed up the ladder, moving from fourth to second among countries with the highest number of people battling with food insecurity in the world, according to a 2024 Global Report on Food Crises. The report which accounts for 59 countries places…
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Labour-baiting: Nigerian history is not an orphan – By Owei Lakemfa
Two occurrences in the past week made me reach the conclusion that either the government is baiting the labour unions or there are quite active fifth columnists in the Tinubu administration. The first, is the laughable ban of the trade unions from politics including working within the Labour Party, LP which the
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Nigeria aims for economic growth with enhanced Gas -to – Power project – Minister
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has highlighted the government’s renewed focus on enhancing the gas-to-
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Nigerian crude oil production sees significant Increase, aiming for 2 Million BPD by Year-End
Nigeria’s crude oil production in July rose to 1.307 million barrels per day, according to the monthly oil market report from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
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Day 7 of nationwide protest: Heavy security beef up at Three Arms zone, Nigeria’s seat of power+Photos
…from Ahmadu Bello Way to Shehu Shagari Way, motorists barred from entering zone As the nationwide protest enters day seven, the Three Arms zone, harbouring the Judiciary, Executive and Legislative arms of government remain heavily guarded by soldiers and anti-riot policemen. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports that from Ahmadu Bello Way, an adjoining access to Shagari Way,…
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Crude oil probe: Don’t allow enemies of Nigeria truncate good works of Kyari, 92 CSOs tell Tinubu
A coalition of 92 Civil Society Organizations, CSOs on Wednesday told President Bola Tinubu not to allow enemies of Nigeria truncate the good works of NNPCL Group Managing Director, GMD, Mele Kyari. Hear the coalition: “The coalition under the umbrella of Global Centre for Conscious Living Against Corruption and led by its Director General, Dr…
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Nigeria-Dubai visa face-off and matters arising
The visa policies between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been a topic of intense debate in recent months. Dubai is a popular destination for Nigerians, both for tourism and business. However, recent changes in visa regulations have