Alleged $9.8m fraud: Why ex-NNPC GMD, Yakubu rejects EFCC cross-Examination

Former Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, on Wednesday, told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that it cannot cross-examine him based on a

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President Buhari Approves Establishment of Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF)

In a move that underscores his absolute confidence in the innovative skills, talents and industry of the Nigerian youth, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday led the Federal Executive Council to

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Senate Passes Bill to Re-enact BOFIA

The Senate on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 passed the Bill to repeal the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) CAP B3 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and

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Akpabio reassures his unflinching support for innitiatives aimed at re-positioning the region

The Hon. Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, CON, has re-assured his unflinching support for programmes and initiatives aimed at formulating and coordinating policies for development and security of the

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CBN Maize Import Ban Ill-timed, May Cripple Poultry Sector – University Don

By Benjamin Omoike, Lagos The recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, banning the importation of maize, has been described as ill-timed, with potential negative consequences for Nigeria’s

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ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER, SANITATION A CRITICAL HUMAN RIGHTS, OJUKWU

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said that lack of access to clean water impacts on the well-being and human rights of citizens.  The Executive Secretary of the Commission,

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ECOWAS committees advocate for harmonization of Academic Curriculum

By Martin Odiete, Abuja The Joint Committee meeting of the Committees on Education, Science and Culture and the Committee on Communication and ICT of the ECOWAS Parliament has proposed for

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Operation HADARIN DAJI Air Strike neutralizes Bandits in Zamfara state

By Martin Odiete, Abuja The Defence Media Operation has reported that the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI has dealt another blow on armed bandits in Zamfara State with the

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Ecowas Parliament: Speaker says virtual meeting cannot take the place of physical meetings

By Martin Odiete, Abuja The Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) Parliament is forced to hold its 2nd 2020 Extraordinary General session via zoom virtual links because of the

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SGF Inaugurates CBN Body of Experts for Health Sector R & D

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, on Monday, July 20, 2020, in Abuja, inaugurated the Body of Experts (BoE) for the Healthcare Sector Research and

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