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Stakeholders urge greater investment in rural women, MSMEs to drive inclusive growth

Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- At a virtual forum hosted by The Alternative Bank to mark the International Day for Rural Women, stakeholders have called for more substantial investment in rural women and micro, ... Read More


Court stops PDP convention

Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the planned national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Judge James Omotosho ruled that the planning for the national co... Read More


Tinubu approves national carbon market framework, operationalisation of climate fund

Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- President Bola Tinubu has authorised the adoption of a national carbon market framework, the operationalisation of the climate change fund, and the reinstatement of the National Co... Read More


The gap between the Tinubu presidency and Nigerians widen, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- During his inauguration, President Tinubu announced with aplomb his cancellation of petroleum subsidy. He appeared to expect grateful thanks from Nigerians for depriving them of th... Read More


"I'm not owing actors money, I campaigned for Tinubu with my funds" - MC Oluomo

Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- The President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu 'MC Oluomo' Akinsanya, has responded to the allegations made against him by some Nollywood actors. P... Read More


NIPOST launches online customs duty payment portal to boost operational efficiency

Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has unveiled an online customs duty payment portal in partnership with Paystack, Messenger and Sendbox to modernise operations, boost transpare... Read More


Al-Qaeda terror network in Sahel claims first attack in Nigeria

Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate operating in the Sahelian states of Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, has claimed its first attack in Nigeria.... Read More


Truck crushes five to death in Ondo

Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- On Thursday, a truck collided with a car in Ilu Abo, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, killing five people. The victims were said to be traders who were heading for... Read More


Oando's profit surges 164% to N210 billion in nine months

Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- Oando Plc reported an increase of 164 per cent in profit after tax from N76 billion to N210 billion in the first nine months of the year, according to its unaudited financial state... Read More


New Nigerian Army chief redeploys senior officers

Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- The new Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, has redeployed senior army officers in a move the army said was "aimed at reinvigorating leadership, strengthening command structures and... Read More