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Govt commends Reckitt’s hygiene advocacy

The Federal Government has commended Reckitt for its dedication and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene sector, as it presented an award to the firm for this feat. The award was presented by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Mr Richard Pheelangwah, on behalf of the Minister,...
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FG signs deal for aircraft maintenance facility

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has entered into a Public Private Partnership arrangement with a private firm to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility for aircraft. A representative of the Ministry of Aviation, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorisation to speak on the...
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Budget deficit-to-GDP hits 7.5% on high govt expenditures

The Federal Government’s budget deficit has risen to 7.5 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product as of August 2024, reflecting a significant widening of the gap between government revenue and expenditure. A member of the Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Committee, Muhammad Abdullahi, disclosed this in his personal statement at the 297th...
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Refiners oppose petrol import licences to IPMAN, PETROAN

The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria has warned the Federal Government to be cautious in granting import licences to petroleum traders for the importation of refined products. CORAN’s comment came amid the controversy between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and oil marketers. Members of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria had...
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Leadway, others shine at insurance industry awards

Insurance firms, Leadway Assurance Company Limited, AIICO Insurance Plc, and Noor Takaful, among others, have emerged as the top winners at this year’s Almond Insurance Industry Awards. The 2024 Almond Insurance Industry Awards themed #Reinvent Edition held recently in Lagos to celebrate outstanding players in the insurance industry. At the end of the night, Leadway...
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NAICOM urges insurance firms to massively employ youths

The Commissioner for Insurance at the National Insurance Commission, Olusegun Omosehin, has charged insurance firms in the country to tap into the  ‘One Million Youths in Insurance’ programme of NAICOM during their recruitment process. In early October, NAICOM and the Federal Ministry of Youth signed a Memorandum of Understanding to train one million youths in...
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Moroccan firm, Thales Alenia partner to boost telecom service

A Moroccan company, Panafsat, and Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67 per cent) and Leonardo (33 per cent), has signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of a Moroccan satellite communications system. The companies in a statement stated that the system would deliver very-high-throughput services to 26 African countries. It explained...
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New Wemabod chairman unveils two-year plan

The newly appointed Chairman of Wemabod Limited, Nureni Adisa, has unveiled a two-year agenda to transform the property development company through strategic investments, operational excellence, and workforce development. Adisa, who officially took over from outgoing Chairman Emmanuel Efuntayo, presented his plan at his inauguration speech, emphasising his commitment to driving growth and fortifying the company’s...
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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

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Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

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Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

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