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NNPC to issue successful candidates appointment letters – Punch Newspapers

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited said it has concluded the recruitment exercise it started last year. In an announcement on Monday, NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, disclosed that letters of appointment would be issued to successful candidates. According to him, the recruitment exercise was conducted with the utmost fairness, transparency, and rigour,...
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Airtel raises data, call rates – Punch Newspapers

Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecom operator, has revised its data pricing structure, implementing a tariff adjustment of up to 50 per cent, according to details published on its website on Monday. The price revision, which affects various data bundles, aligns with ongoing industry concerns over escalating operational costs. While the company has yet to...
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NSA Hands Over 59 Rescued Hostages To Kaduna Govt

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday handed over 59 rescued hostages to the Kaduna State government. The victims, including men, women, and children, were received by Mallam Sani Liman, Chief of Staff to Governor Uba Sani, during a brief ceremony attended by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Coordinator, Maj-Gen. Adamu...
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CBN orders bank directors with bad loans to resign – Punch Newspapers

The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered bank directors with non-performing insider-related loans to step down immediately. Insider loans refer to loans granted by a bank to its own executives, directors, employees, major shareholders, or related parties. The directive was issued in a circular signed by the Acting Director of Banking Supervision, Adetona Adedeji, on...
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Slain Council Chairman Laid To Rest 

The remains of the Chairman of Irewole Local Government Area, Remi Abass have been laid to rest on Tuesday in his hometown in, Ikire, Osun State amid tears from sympathizers. Abbas was buried in the early hours of Tuesday, February 18, according to Islamic rites. The Chairman was tragically killed during a crisis that ensued...
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Sanwo-Olu Slashes Red Line Fares By 30%

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday announced that Lagosians will now enjoy a 30% reduction in fares on the Red Line transportation system. The Governor made this known during the official commissioning of the Abule Egba Bus Terminal. He stated that the fare reduction was implemented to make the Red Line transportation system more...
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Reps Approve Corrections In N54Tn 2025 Budget

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved corrections made to the 2025 Appropriation Bill, which was passed by the National Assembly last week. The approval, taken at the Committee of Supply, followed a motion sponsored by Francis Waive on the amendment of certain items in the Recurrent (Non-Debt) Expenditure of the 2025 Appropriations Act, pursuant...
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