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DSS Sues Pat Utomi Over Alleged Shadow Government Plan

The Department of State Services (DSS) has sued Professor Pat Utomi over his alleged plan to establish what he calls “a shadow government” in the country. In a suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the DSS prayed the court

May 18, 2025

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Stanbic IBTC Welcomes Mrs. Maryam Aliko Mohammed as Independent Non-Executive Director

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc announced the appointment of Mrs Maryam Aliko Mohammed as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective December 17, 2024. The appointment, which follows the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening its board with seasoned

by News Editor

December 19, 2024

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NERC Grants Lagos Regulatory Oversight for Electricity Sector

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Lagos State to the newly established Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). NERC announced this in a statement it released on X, formerly Twitter, on

by News Editor

December 19, 2024

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Edo Governor Approves Dissolution Of Oil & Gas Commission, Others

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has approved the dissolution of all commissions, including the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission in Edo State. A release by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor (Esq) on Tuesday

by News Editor

December 19, 2024

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Edo PDP Condemns Illegal Suspension of 18 LG Chairmen

The Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the illegal suspension of the Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. On Tuesday, the State House of Assembly suspended the LG Chairmen following a

by News Editor

December 19, 2024

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Tinubu’s Bold Reforms Disrupt Status Quo, Spark Resistance – Speaker Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold economic reforms aimed at repositioning Nigeria. Speaking during the presentation of the 2025 Budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, Abbas noted

by News Editor

December 19, 2024

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Over Half of Nigerians Consider Emigration, Report Reveals

A new report by Afrobarometer, a pan-African research network, has revealed that more than half of Nigerians are considering emigration, with the number of citizens who have given “a lot” of thought to leaving the country tripling since 2017. The report, released

by News Editor

December 19, 2024

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Nigeria’s Internet Subscriptions Reach 134.78 Million in October – NCC Report

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that internet subscriptions in Nigeria climbed to 134.78 million in October 2024, reflecting an increase of 1.88 million from the 132.9 million recorded in September. The statistics, contained in the NCC’s latest industry report released

by News Editor

December 19, 2024

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N30bn Grants Set To Revolutionize University of Agriculture in Nigeria

The Federal Government has approved N30bn for the nation’s 30 universities of agriculture to immediately commence mechanised farming. The announcement came with a directive for specialised universities to focus strictly on their core mandates and cease offering programes unrelated to their original

by News Editor

December 19, 2024

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Edo Assembly Suspends Local Council Chairpersons Over Alleged Misconduct

The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended the chairpersons and vice chairpersons of all 18 local government areas in the state for a period of two months, citing allegations of insubordination and gross misconduct. The Assembly also directed the leaders

by News Editor

December 19, 2024

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Senate Considers Establishment of Modern Ranches to Address Insecurity

The Nigerian Senate has proposed the establishment of modern cattle ranches across the country to address the rising insecurity linked to herder-related violence. During its plenary session on Tuesday, the upper chamber directed its National Security and Intelligence, Livestock, and Agriculture Committees

by News Editor

December 19, 2024

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OSUN: Governor Grants Clemency to Man Sentenced to Death for Stealing Fowl

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has granted clemency to a young Nigerian man who was sentenced to death by hanging for stealing a fowl in the state. This information was shared in a statement posted on the governor’s X account on Wednesday.

by News Editor

December 18, 2024

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FG’s Electricity Subsidies Hit N199.64bn in December, Says NERC

Data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, indicates that the Federal Government’s electricity subsidies rose to N199.64 billion in December 2024. According to the newly released report, ‘December 2024 Multi-Year Tariff Order,’ electricity subsidies rose by 2.76 per cent to N199.64

by News Editor

December 18, 2024

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CBN Imposes N1.2m Daily Limit Transaction On PoS Agents

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restricted Point of Sales (PoS) agents to a daily transaction limit of N1.2 million. This was revealed in its ‘Circular on Cash-Out Limits for Agent Banking Transactions,’ released on Tuesday. According to the circular, the

by News Editor

December 18, 2024

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CBN Announces Indefinite Validity for Old and New Naira Currency Notes

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated that the old and redesigned N1000, N500, and N200 banknotes remain legal tender and will continue circulating concurrently without deadline. According to the statement issued by Mrs Sidi Hakama, the Acting Director of Corporate

by News Editor

December 18, 2024

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Governor Uba Sani Returns Abacha Family’s Properties Revoked By El-Rufai

The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has returned two landed properties previously revoked by the immediate past administration of Governor Nasir El-Rufai, to the family of late military dictator, General Sani Abacha. The properties located at No 9 Abakpa GRA and No

by News Editor

December 18, 2024

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News - Page 84

DSS Sues Pat Utomi Over Alleged Shadow Government Plan

Stanbic IBTC Welcomes Mrs. Maryam Aliko Mohammed as Independent Non-Executive Director

NERC Grants Lagos Regulatory Oversight for Electricity Sector

Edo Governor Approves Dissolution Of Oil & Gas Commission, Others

Edo PDP Condemns Illegal Suspension of 18 LG Chairmen

Tinubu’s Bold Reforms Disrupt Status Quo, Spark Resistance – Speaker Abbas

Over Half of Nigerians Consider Emigration, Report Reveals

Nigeria’s Internet Subscriptions Reach 134.78 Million in October – NCC Report

N30bn Grants Set To Revolutionize University of Agriculture in Nigeria

Edo Assembly Suspends Local Council Chairpersons Over Alleged Misconduct

Senate Considers Establishment of Modern Ranches to Address Insecurity

OSUN: Governor Grants Clemency to Man Sentenced to Death for Stealing Fowl

FG’s Electricity Subsidies Hit N199.64bn in December, Says NERC

CBN Imposes N1.2m Daily Limit Transaction On PoS Agents

CBN Announces Indefinite Validity for Old and New Naira Currency Notes

Governor Uba Sani Returns Abacha Family’s Properties Revoked By El-Rufai

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