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Don’t Let It Die Like Nigerian Airways — Festus Keyamo Says At The Inau
The Nigerian Voice
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The minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, has inaugurated Enugu Air, urging the operators not to let the airline “go the way of the Nigerian Airways”. The minister also announced that the airline will soon commence...
In Pictures: NNPC Ltd. donates 35 CNG buses to presidential gas initiative
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 7, 2025
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) on Monday presented 35 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) at the NNPC Towers in Abuja. The buses were handed over...
Internet fraud stains Nigeria’s image, deters investment, EFCC tells youths
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 7, 2025
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has cautioned Nigerian youths against engaging in internet fraud, describing it as a growing threat to the nation’s image and economy. Olukoyede...
“Only You Were Governor and LG Chairman” — Wike Mocks Peter Obi’s Democratic Credentials
Nigerian Eye
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July 7, 2025
Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says coalition leaders are only interested in “rescuing their stomach” and not Nigerians. Wike spoke in Abuja on Sunday at St. James Anglican Church in Asokoro during the thanksgiving...
King, Conqueror, and Cultural Makeover: The BBC Did It Again
PJ Media - Virginia
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July 7, 2025
So how many black guys do you think fought during the Battle of Hastings at a place called Hailesaltede, in Sussex, England, nearly a millennium ago? Before you give some flip answer, let's look at the participants. On the one side, you had the...
Top 10 African countries with the highest international air ticket charges
Business Insider Africa
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July 7, 2025
Africa’s tourism sector is showing strong recovery and promise, with 66.3 million international tourists visiting the continent in 2024 and generating $38 billion in total receipts, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization...
Ladoja Set To Make History As First Oyo State Governor To Ascend Olubadan Throne
Daily Independent
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July 7, 2025
1 Raji Adebayo Following the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I) on Monday morning, the mantle of the next Olubadan has fallen on the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. According to...
Shettima, Agama, Others Charge Judiciary To Foster Confidence In Nigeria’s Capital Market
Daily Independent
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July 7, 2025
2 CHIDI UGWU ABUJA – Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka Anite, the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission Dr Emomotimi Agama and other stakeholders in the capital market on Monday...
Nigeria’s political leadership since 1960 and rhythms of corruption (8)
New National Star
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July 7, 2025
PROF MIKE OZEKHOME Introduction In last week’s installment, we dealt with the controversy over the removal of fuel subsidy; corruption’s unyielding gripe and perennial event for change after which we suggested several pathways that can be taken by...
Nigerian film ‘Agemo’ makes festival waves at AFRIFF and TINFF
Pulse
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July 7, 2025
Ace filmmaker, Moshood Abiola Obatula (more known simply as Director Mosh), seems to have another masterpiece on his hands with his latest film ‘Agemo’, as it continues to make significant strides in both local and international scenes. With the...
Public-Private Synergy Takes Center Stage As BAT Nigeria Champions ESG Future Through Landmark Forum
Daily Independent
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July 7, 2025
5 British American Tobacco (BAT) Nigeria has issued a bold invitation to both public and private sector leaders to join hands in mainstreaming Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles as the foundation for Nigeria’s industrial and...
Nigerian agency fines MultiChoice for data privacy breaches
BusinessLIVE
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Abuja — Nigeria’s data protection agency has fined MultiChoice Nigeria, Africa’s biggest pay television company, 766-million naira ($501,000) for violating the country’s data protection law, a spokesperson said. MultiChoice, which operates pay-TV...
Nigeria Customs Sensitises International Airline Operators on Currency Declaration
Fresh Angle
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In a proactive move to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-money laundering efforts, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with other law enforcement and regulatory agencies, held a sensitisation exercise for international airline operators at...
Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11m electricity supply – NERC
New National Star
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July 7, 2025
BY SAM OTUONYE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that the Republics of Benin and Togo have failed to remit over $11 million owed Nigeria for electricity supplied during the first quarter of 2025. The two West African...
Taming the menace of open defecation in Nigeria
Business Day
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July 7, 2025
When people think about economic growth, they often picture high GDP, highways, power grids, or financial inclusion. What they rarely consider is the toilet. Yet in Nigeria, the absence of proper sanitation infrastructure, particularly in rural...
UBA decries AMCON sale of IBEDC for N100bn, threatens legal action
New National Star
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July 7, 2025
BY GLORIA AKUDORO The United Bank of Africa (UBA) has criticised AMCON sale of its 60 percent stake in Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) for 100 billion Naira, claiming it was significantly undervalued at less than 20 per cent of its...
Naira firms up after banks resume international usage of local currency cards
Business Day
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July 7, 2025
… analysts differ on renewed FX pressure The naira strengthened slightly across foreign exchange (FX) markets on Monday following the resumption of international usage of Naira-denominated cards by Nigerian banks, a move seen as a signal of...
APC Commences Sale Of Nomination Forms For NASS Bye Elections
New Telegraph
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July 7, 2025
The All Progressives Congress APC has commenced the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms for the National Assembly bye elections. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the elections for August 16 2025. The...
Wike paid $30K per delegate during PDP 2023 election primaries – Dele Momodu
Daily Post
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July 7, 2025
A former presidential candidate, Dele Momodu, has alleged that Nyesom Wike, a former presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, paid $30,000 to each delegate during the party’s 2022 presidential primary. Wike, the former...
Nigerian Communications Commission pushes for solar power to cut telecoms diesel dependence, costs
Alexa.ng
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is ramping up efforts to promote renewable energy use, particularly solar power, across the nation’s telecoms industry, with the goal of cutting diesel dependency and slashing operational costs. Telecom...