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Obasanjo: Celebrating A Statesman At 88

With several national and international honours due to his contributions to national development and roles in resolving crises in Africa and beyond, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who clocks 88 today, has been described by many as father of modern Nigeria, FELIX NWANERI reports Like most great men of his kind, the height reached and kept...
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10 brokers drive N524bn stock market trades

Ten stockbroking firms dominated trading activities on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, accounting for N524.1bn in transactions between January 2 and February 29, 2024. This figure represents 51.39 per cent of the total market value traded during the period. According to the NGX Broker Performance Report, CardinalStone Securities Limited led in transaction value, executing trades worth...
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When Igbo-Eze North LG Chair Met With Constituents In Lagos

FELIX NWANERI writes on the recent interface between the chairman, IgboEze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, and indigenes resident in Lagos State where issues bordering on development of the area were discussed The Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State literally relocated to Lagos on Sunday, February 23. The occasion was an...
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News Central names Egabor-Afolahan commercial director

News Central TV has announced the appointment of Rosemary Egabor-Afolahan as its new Director of Commercial and Communications. According to a statement, Egabor-Afolahan’s promotion recognised her outstanding contributions to business development, brand management, and strategic communications. With over 20 years of experience spanning banking, oil & gas, and media, Egabor-Afolahan has played a pivotal role...
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Dangote sugar loses N193bn

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has reported a loss after tax of N192.6bn for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, representing a 161 per cent increase from the N73.76bn loss recorded in the corresponding period of 2023. The company’s audited financial statements, filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Tuesday, showed that its loss before...
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Gunmen Kill 2 Brothers In Fresh Benue Attack

Gunmen on Monday attacked Jato-Aka Turan in the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State killing two brothers. The hoodlums also razed over 20 homes, forcing residents, including women and children, to flee the community. Zungwenen Aondowase, popularly called Pilot, and Tersoo Chia were sent to their untimely death. At least six farmers were killed...
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Tinubu Hails Obasanjo’s Legacy As Former President Turns 88

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an extraordinary leader whose contributions have shaped Nigeria’s history and development. President Tinubu gave this commendation while paying tribute to Obasanjo on his 88th birthday anniversary. In a birthday message issued on Wednesday, President Tinubu reminisced about Obasanjo’s decades of service to the nation,...
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