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FRSC cautions reckless drivers, flags off Ember months Campaign in Edo
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has flagged off its 2015 ‘Ember’ Months Campaign in Edo tagged ”Operation Safety, Drive…
Lai Mohammed meets NOA boss, others
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Friday met with the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency…
Wema Bank gets approval to operate as national bank
Wema Bank on Thursday said it had been granted a national banking licence by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).…
N465.64bn supplementary budget passes second reading at House of Reps
The 2015 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N465.64 billion, submitted to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, passed…
Nollywood star Kalu Ikeagwu becomes traffic instructor
Funsho Arogundade Dashing Nollywood actor, Kalu Ikeagwu has been signed on as presenter/anchor of ‘‘Traffic School’’, a television talk-show programme…
Birthday Wishes: Nigerians show love to Goodluck Jonathan at 58
Nigeria’s former president, Goodluck Jonathan, turned 58 on Friday and has been getting loads of birthday greetings on social media…
Kogi Poll: IGP orders partial restriction of movement
As part of measures aimed at ensuring a proper coordination of security operations and guarantee a hitch-free election, and credible…
Federation Cup Finals: Lagos plans ‘Day of Football Fiesta’
Taiwo Adelu Football fans will have exciting moments at the finals of 2015 Federation Cup which will take place on…
Job creation cardinal point of Buhari’s govt – Labour Minister
Creating jobs and repositioning the Ministry of Labour and Employment to meet the challenges of unemployment and maintaining industrial harmony…
More Mexicans left than came to US in past 5 years – Pew Center
More Mexicans returned home from the United States over the last five years than immigrated to the country, according to…
I’ll overcome fight with cancer, says Cruyff
Johan Cruyff is “convinced” he will come through his fight against lung cancer, the 68-year-old Dutch great said on Thursday.…
Tributes as Buffon celebrates 20 years of playing in Serie A
Gianluigi Buffon celebrated 20 years of playing in Serie A on Thursday as the Juventus and Italy goalkeeping great was…
$5.2bn Fine: “MTN must pay in full” – Nigerian governors
The governors of Nigeria’s 36 states said on Thursday that MTN must pay in full the fine imposed on it…
Sovereign Wealth Fund: Nigeria makes first 2015 contribution of $250m
Nigeria will inject $250 million into its sovereign wealth fund, an official said on Thursday, making the first contribution since…
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MTN’s $5.2bn fine, largest in the world – Analysts
Nigeria’s fine of $5.2 billion (N1.04 trillion naira) to MTN, Africa’s largest telecommunications company, is billions more than any company…
No longer business as usual, minister tells staff
Eromosele Ebhomele Nigeria’s minister of Information and Culture and Tourism Development, Lai Mohammed, has told heads of parastatals under Culture…
We never attempted to assassinate Ekweremadu, says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday said it had no hand in an alleged assassination attempt on the Deputy…
Human Rights: Judge hands off Akpolobokemi’s wife case
By Akin Kuponiyi A Federal high court judge, sitting at the Lagos division of the court in south west Nigeria,…
Maharaj Ji calls for policies to make politicians more interested in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to set up structures and policies that will influence politicians to be more interested…
NUJ sets up disciplinary committee in Nasarawa State
The Executive Committee of the Correspondents Chapel of the NUJ, Nasarawa State Council, on Thursday set up a three-member disciplinary…
Kogi poll: NYSC deploys 4,000 corps members to INEC
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Thursday said it would deploy 4, 000 corps members for election duties in…
Russia signs deal to build Egypt’s first nuclear power plant
Russian state corporation, Rosatom and the Egyptian government signed a deal on Thursday to build Egypt’s first nuclear power plant…
FG investigates revenues earned in foreign currency remitted in naira
The National Economic Council (NEC), on Thursday mandated the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and Ministry of Finance to investigate…
Guidelines for withdrawing from voluntary contributions to retirement accounts underway
The National Pension Commission (PenCom), on Thursday said Guidelines for Withdrawals of Voluntary Contributions from Retirement Saving Accounts was still…
FRSC set to partner traffic agencies to enforce Lagos ‘Okada’ restriction laws
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will collaborate with other agencies to enforce the existing laws restricting the…
NIMASA investigates ship accident involving MT Tank, MT Elixir
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) says it is investigating an accident involving two sea-going vessels – MT…
Boko Haram: IDPs rises to 2.2m in Nigeria
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Thursday that the population of Internally Displaced People(IDP) in the…
Boko Haram: IDP population rises to 2.2m, says UNHCR
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Thursday that the population of Internally Displaced People(IDP) in the…
Nigerian Air Force strikes Boko Haram’s vehicle workshop, storage facility
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it had degraded Boko Haram terrorists’ logistics, vehicle workshop and a weapon storage facility…
Nigeria loses N4trn annually to illegal mining – Senate
The Senate on Thursday said the country was losing about N4 trillion to illegal mining activities annually and ordered investigation…