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Nigerian workers, hovering at about 50 million, have remained among the lowest earners in the world, as the monthly wage floor in Africa’s most populous country has fallen to $23 amidst the worsening cost of living crisis .
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The House of Representatives, at the resumption of plenary yesterday, summoned the Minister of Petroleum Resources and all relevant stakeholders to explain the current fuel scarcity and attendant pains nationwide.
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Nasarawa State Police Command, yesterday, arrested three fake suspected Economic And Financial Crime Commission (EFCC)) operatives who abducted some students of Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa..
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The Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano has made a significant leap in medical advancement by performing its first kidney and urology treatments using Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) technology.
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two siblings, who are members of a cybercrime syndicate.The syndicate specialised in impersonating notable security personnel, including officers of the NSCDC.
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The trio of Abia, Bayelsa, and Delta States have pledged to set up committees for the upward review of workers’ salary in lieu of the current economic realities.
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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNDOC)), Denmark and Bayelsa Government have launched a new project to tackle crime and violence in Niger Delta.
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Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhanced security in the state, to establish it as Nigeria’s safest hub to stimulate economic activities.
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Gani Fawehinmi Memorial Organisation (GAFAMORG), yesterday, demanded the abrogation of the immunity clause in the country’s constitution.The demand, the group said, followed the recent rigmarole and public deception between the former governor of Kogi State
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A provider of digital telecommunications services, Globacom and Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Dr Ibraheem Adedotun Abdul, yesterday, congratulated Nigerian workers on this year's International Workers' Day, urging them to recommit themselves to excellence to advance Nigeria’s growth.
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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has emphasised the importance of a united Nigeria in the fight against bandits and terrorism. Musa made these remarks at the second Unity School Old Students Association (USOSA) Games held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package B, Abuja.
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Harry Kane says he is in for the ride with Bayern Munich as his hunt for the first major trophy of his career continues after scoring his eighth Champions League goal this season in their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in the first-leg semifinal tie, writes Reuters. Vinicius Jr scored in the 24th minute to…
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Following the success of the 2023 edition, the World Table Tennis (WTT) has fixed June 17 to 23 for this year’s WTT Contender Lagos, which is one of its three events in Africa this year.
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The disciplinary committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), yesterday, deducted two points from the defending champion of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), Enyimba of Aba, following an appeal filed by Doma United over the outcome of their match on March 10 at the Aba Township Stadium.
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Nasarawa State Police Command, yesterday, arrested three fake suspected Economic And Financial Crime Commission (EFCC)) operatives who abducted some students of Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa..
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Most of us agree with Chinua Achebe, Africa’s late literary colossus, that Nigeria’s chief post Independence headache has been the challenge of leadership. He said in his 1983 book, The Trouble with Nigeria: “The trouble with Nigeria
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Lagos is predictably, the pacesetter in urban development and physical planning in the country, with its recent moves to digitise land administration processes through an e-portal system and granting three-month moratorium
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Following growing concern among affected people, Nigeria and 15 other countries have received $36.5 million to eradicate Trachoma by 2027. Country Director for Sightsavers, Dr Joy Shu’aibu, who disclosed this in a statement
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The Federal Government has raised concerns about the low number of Nigerians with health insurance coverage, stating that less than 10 per cent of the population has any form of health insurance.
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Despite returning to work after a five-week break, yesterday’s session of the Senate was marred by rowdiness on account of poor sitting arrangement.
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President Bola Tinubu is expected to lead a walk to commemorate 25 years of Nigeria’s unbroken democracy on May 29.
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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to shut down all their marketing outlets nationwide over more than N200 billion in debts owed to them by the Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) from 2022.
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All is set for the maiden edition of the Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU) being organised by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) in partnership with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC).
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has disclosed plans to extend its advocacy for transparency in public finance management to the private sector through the inauguration of a corporate reporting award in partnership with NGX Limited.
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It costs an average of N1,198 for an adult to have a healthy diet in the South West per day, the highest in the country. This is contained in the latest Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) report for March 2024 released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) yesterday.
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A recent study has shown that the ban on mobile phones in Norwegian schools has led to significant improvements in girls’ academic performance and mental health. The ban was implemented across middle schools in Norway. It has shown to have a particularly positive impact on girls from low-income families. The study found that the ban…
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Nigerian folk and roots singer, Segun Akinlolu popularly known as Beautiful Nubia has distanced himself from a fake Tiktok Account. The veteran musician said he has reported the impersonating account to Tiktok and currently, he doesn't have any Tiktok account. The songwriter and composer also urged his fans to be careful so as not to…
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Google has opened applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme.
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The Director-General of the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, Seye Oyeleye; a Professor of Statistics at the University of Ibadan, Olusanya Olubusoye; the United Kingdom-based engineer, Georgina Ayoola
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LG Electronics has unveiled the highly anticipated K-POP Fiesta contest in Nigeria.
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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Horizons Solutions Nigeria Limited, Tim Akano, has charged Nigerian youths to play big in the emerging 4th Industrial Revolution in the country.
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I strongly believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will foster a positive transformation in Nigeria. As the country continues to navigate the complexities that this century brings, it becomes increasingly clear that technology, which the youth have fully embraced, will play a major role in directing the trajectory of the country's future. There are currently so many other fields transforming the global landscape like blockchain, 3D printing, 5G surgeries, but among these fields, AI stands out as a game-changer. Its potentials extend not only to the broader international community but also to the specific context of Nigeria. Embracing this powerful tool can unlock various transformative opportunities for growth, development, and prosperity for the nation.
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IBM has said that identity management has come under severe attacks in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), which has strained enterprises’ breach recovery time.