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Burna Boy, Wizkid, other artistes with 2022 albums
2022 was a successful year for some top Nigerian artistes as they released new albums to their existing body of works and released singles.
While Burna Boy and Wizkid released their sixth and fifth...
Group seeks FG partnership for MSMEs support
The President and Chairman of the Ugwumba Centre for Leadership Development in Africa, Uche Nwosu, has called for a partnership between the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and non-governmental organisations to support small businesses in...
Osinbajo presides over FEC meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently presiding over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja.
This week’s FEC meeting which began at 10:05 am has at least seven ministers physically present and...
100,000 residents enroll in Nasarawa Health Insurance Scheme
No fewer than 100,000 residents of Nasarawa State comprising civil servants, orphans, and aged parents, among others have been enrolled in the state’s Health Insurance Scheme.
The Executive Secretary of the Nasarawa State Health...
Fire incidents recorded in December 2022
Recently, there have been reports of fire incidents from different states of the federation, which have led to the destruction of property owned by individuals and corporate agencies.
Though the causes of the incidents...
UK opens door for Nigerian teachers
Nigeria has been listed among African countries whose citizens can now apply for qualified teacher status through the Teaching Regulation Agency in the United Kingdom, from February 2023.
Other foreign countries which the offer...
US, AfCFTA sign MoU to advance trade
The United States Chamber of Commerce, through its subsidiary, US-Africa Business Center, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the African Continental Free Trade Area to advance trade between the US and Africa.
The...
Experts back review of CBN cash withdrawal limit
Financial experts have backed the review of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s proposed cash withdrawal limit policy for individuals and corporates.
They said this in separate interviews with the on Wednesday in Lagos.
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Buhari restates 30GW energy target by 2030
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Tuesday, in Washington, United States, restated the determination of the Nigerian government towards achieving the vision of 30 gigawatts of energy by the year 2030.
According to...
Abiodun tasks traditional medicine practitioners on ritual killings
The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called for collaboration between his government and traditional medicine practitioners to eradicate ritual killings.
The governor said this on Tuesday while speaking at the one-day workshop on...