Nigerian Govt Targets One Million MT Of Steel From New $1.5bn Plant –Finance minister
The Nigerian government has said it is targeting one million metric tonnes (MT) of steel from the $1.5 billion steel plant about to be completed in Kaduna State, which it believes will attract auto companies to the country. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning Zainab Ahmed, who made the declaration at an inspection of the African
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#ENDSARS: Youths Entitled To Peaceful Protests – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has asserted it is within the rights of youths to peacefully protest while making demands of their leaders. The President, who made the assertion during a meeting with the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, however advised the protesters to be wary of unscrupulous elements who would want to
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Governor Obaseki of Edo State Declares 24-Hour Curfew
The Government of Edo State on Monday, 19th October, imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state until further notice. The curfew will begin at 4pm today. The Edo State Government made this known in a press statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie. A section of the statement read, “This decision
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Vice President Osinbanjo Addresses Nigerian Youth
Dear Nigerians,I know that many of you are angry, and understandably so. We could’ve moved faster and for this we are sorry. I fully understand how many young people feel. Many feel that we have been too silent and have simply not done enough.These feelings of frustration are justified. There are far too many people
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Presidential Panel Recommends Dismissal Of 37 SARS Operatives
The Presidential Panel on Reform of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has recommended that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) dismisses 37 police officers. They were found wanting following an investigation into allegations of human rights violations and abuse of office against SARS. This was disclosed on Friday at a meeting between the Police Service
Read MoreCourt Adjourns Trial of Ize-Iyamu, Four Others to January 14
The money laundering case brought against the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent election in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize -Iyamu, and four others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), was yesterday adjourned till January 14, 2021 by a Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State.
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CBN Invests N120bn to Revive Textile Sector
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday said it had invested over N120 billion across the Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) value chain since the inception of its intervention programme in the industry. CBN’s Deputy Governor in charge of Corporate Services, Mr. Edward Adamu, said at a meeting with stakeholders in the CTG sector in
Read MoreSouth/South Economic Downturn: Omo-Agege Gives Governors New Roadmap
Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege has told the South-South governors that the only solution to the economic downturn in the region is to embark on massive investments in infrastructure and regional integration. He also told them to build superhighways and railways which can enhance connectivity of the BRACED States, that is, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom,
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#EndSARS: Anonymous Hacks NBC’s Twitter Account; Vows To Expose Govt Secrets
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)’s Twitter account has been compromised by popular hacking group, Anonymous. A message threatening to expose Nigerian authorities secrets was posted by the hackers. The group stated, “We #Anonymous are out to uncover the hidden and dirty files of the government”, it read. “Position #ENDTOPOLICEBRUTALITY #Twitterdown #NBChacked” with the added message.
Read MoreFG Agrees To Pay N30bn As Varsity Lecturers’ Earned Allowance As Parties Move To End ASUU Strike
The Federal Government on Thursday agreed to release N30 billion earned academic allowance to university lecturers. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr, Chris Ngige, who disclosed this to journalists at the end of a closed-door meeting between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Abuja, said the money would
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