November 30, 2022

[GIST] RMAFC, EFCC uncovers oil firms’ $205m unremitted funds

[GIST] RMAFC, EFCC uncovers oil firms’ $205m unremitted funds

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The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has said that it discovered $205.01m unremitted to the federation account by oil and gas companies through joint efforts with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. It noted that it had been partnering with the EFCC in the area of monitoring and tracking all accruable revenue from revenue-generating


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[GIST] Antimicrobial resistance may cause 10m deaths 2050 – Pfizer

[GIST] Antimicrobial resistance may cause 10m deaths 2050 – Pfizer

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Pfizer has said Antimicrobial Resistance is expected to cause 10 million deaths globally by the year 2050. Therefore, in celebration of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, held globally in November, Pfizer called on the government and other stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry to support innovation in the development of new antibiotics and vaccines that would help


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[GIST] 2023: Nigeria disunited, says SAN

[GIST] 2023: Nigeria disunited, says SAN

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Ahead of the 2023 general elections, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olisa Agbakoba, has said Nigeria has never been this disunited. He added that the next president of the country would be confronted with disunity, disorder and insecurity. The senior lawyer stated this in the Olisa Agbakoba Legal Policy Report 2022, titled, ‘Big Issues for


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[GIST] US beat Iran 1-0, meet Netherlands in knockouts

[GIST] US beat Iran 1-0, meet Netherlands in knockouts

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Christian Pulisic fired the United States into the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday as the Americans downed Iran 1-0 in their politically charged grudge match. Chelsea star Pulisic bundled home the do-or-die Group B game’s only goal on 38 minutes to set up a second round clash with Group A winners the


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November 29, 2022

[GIST] United won’t pay £86m for Osimhen

[GIST] United won’t pay £86m for Osimhen

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Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Victor Osimhen next year but are not prepared to meet Napoli’s huge asking price, which is believed to be in the region of €100m (£86m). Ronaldo’s exit has left Man United short of options at centre-forward, and the club are believed to be considering moving for a new


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[GIST] Contractor suspends Lagos-Ibadan road construction, resumes January

[GIST] Contractor suspends Lagos-Ibadan road construction, resumes January

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The contractor in charge of construction works on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Julius Berger has suspended works on the expressway to enable travellers plying the route to enjoy hassle-free movements to their various destinations in the country for the festive period. The Director, Southwest Federal Ministry of Works, Adedamola Kuti, confirmed the development during a


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[GIST] Stakeholders to promote digital economy in Africa

[GIST] Stakeholders to promote digital economy in Africa

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AELEX, one of the largest full-service commercial and litigation law firms in West Africa, has announced its 16th Annual Lecture scheduled to hold Wednesday, 30th November, 2022. The 16th ǼLEX Annual Lecture, which will hold virtually (Zoom) beginning from 2:00 West African Time (WAT), will focus on digital technology as a fundamental force for change


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[GIST] Uninsured depositors of failed banks paid N101.37bn – NDIC

[GIST] Uninsured depositors of failed banks paid N101.37bn – NDIC

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The Managing Director/Chief Executive, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, Mr Bello Hassan, has said that uninsured depositors of failed banks paid N101.37 billion. He said this at the opening ceremony of the 19th edition of the workshop for Business Editors and Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria on Monday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. “As at June


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[GIST] Baobab launches smartphone offers

[GIST] Baobab launches smartphone offers

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Baobab+, a distributor of solar home systems in Western Africa and Madagascar, has offered a new product, IZIL smartphone brand, with a flexible payment system for customers that may not be able to afford to pay at once. The new product was introduced following the celebration of the company’s two years of distributing affordable Solar


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[GIST] Make children align with Covenant varsity’s training – Oyedepo

[GIST] Make children align with Covenant varsity’s training – Oyedepo

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The Chancellor and Chairman, Board of Regents, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, has advised parents to encourage their children to obey every training given to them in the university. Speaking at the 21st Matriculation Ceremony for undergraduate and postgraduate students, he told them to imbibe disciplined. “May I admonish all parents and guardian present here


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November 28, 2022

[GIST] Abia APC gov candidate kicks off campaign

[GIST] Abia APC gov candidate kicks off campaign

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The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Abia State, Ikechi Emenike, has said his message of liberation would reach the nook and cranny of the state as his campaign kicks off. According to a statement on Sunday, Emenike disclosed this during a meeting held at Umukabia Okpuala, in Umuahia North Local Government, adding


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[GIST] Police arrest two in possession of 468 PVCs

[GIST] Police arrest two in possession of 468 PVCs

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The Police have arrested two persons in possession of 468 Permanent Voter Cards. This was made known in a statement signed by the Independent National Electoral Commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, on Sunday. According to the statement, the offenders; Nasiru Idris, was found with 101 PVCs in Sokoto


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[GIST] Maxus Autos debuts with Mikano Motors

[GIST] Maxus Autos debuts with Mikano Motors

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The latest addition to one of Nigeria’s fastest growing automotive companies- Mikano International’s Motors division- is the aptly named Maxus Auto brand. It joins the ZNA (Rich6) and Geely brands, in an exclusive partnership with Mikano International. Born in 1896, Maxus Autos epitomises the positive benefits of a British heritage, having begun in the UK


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[GIST] Technology crucial to real estate operations — Stakeholders

[GIST] Technology crucial to real estate operations — Stakeholders

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The Chief Executive Officer, Oxygen Holdings/LandWey Investments Limited, Olawale Ayilara, has said that technology is very crucial to the operations of Nigeria’s property market. “In the future generally, technology is very integral to how the property market and everything will operate. So, we all need to see how we can invest in technology to enhance


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[GIST] Eight directors shortlisted as Accountant-General

[GIST] Eight directors shortlisted as Accountant-General

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The Federal Government has issued a circular for the commencement of the recruitment process for the new Accountant-General of the Federation. Our correspondent gathered that eight qualified directors on grade level 17 were shortlisted from the Office of the Accountant-General to join some other candidates. It was also learnt that a complete list of candidates


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[GIST] Athletes arrive as Delta 2022 begins Wednesday

[GIST] Athletes arrive as Delta 2022 begins Wednesday

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Athletes from different parts of the country will arrive Asaba, the Delta State capital on Monday (today) and tomorrow ahead Wednesday’s opening ceremony of the 21st National Sports festival. Delta won the bid to host the fiesta, which is Nigeria’s version of the Olympics Games, at the end of the last edition in Benin City,


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November 27, 2022

[GIST] Osun: Oyetola confident of return as Adeleke takes over

[GIST] Osun: Oyetola confident of return as Adeleke takes over

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The Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, has expressed optimism that the Ademola Adeleke-led administration will be shortlived as he would return back to the state’s seat of power through court processes. Adeleke, who is the governor-elect, would be inaugurated on Sunday (today) at the Osogbo City Stadium. Adeleke is a Peoples Democratic Party chieftain. Those


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[GIST] Physical exercise while young could help delay ageing –Experts

[GIST] Physical exercise while young could help delay ageing –Experts

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Health experts have urged young Nigerians to embrace regular physical exercise if they want to delay physical ageing when they advance in age. According to the experts, people who are concerned about their physical health at old must engage in regular physical exercise while they are young. Speaking with PUNCH HealthWise, one of the experts,


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[GIST] Atiku, Ayu, 10 PDP govs for Adeleke’s inauguration today

[GIST] Atiku, Ayu, 10 PDP govs for Adeleke’s inauguration today

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Osun State Police Command has said it will deploy adequate number of security operatives to ensure hitch-free inauguration of the sixth elected governor for the state, Senator Ademola Adeleke, holding at Osogbo City Stadium on Sunday (today). The command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, during an interview with Sunday PUNCH, however declined given an official figure of


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[GIST] Motailatu Church holds harvest Sunday in Ogun

[GIST] Motailatu Church holds harvest Sunday in Ogun

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The Restoration Parish, Motailatu Church of God, Akute, Ogun State, will on Sunday (today) hold its Annual Adoption Service, aka Adult Harvest. The event, according to a statement by the Chairman and Chairlady of the Harvest Committee, Godfrey Dottie and Funmilola Oretuyi, will hold by 10am. The statement indicated that the event would be graced


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