March 23, 2023

[GIST] DAWN Commission lauds Buhari over removal of electricity, railway from Exclusive List

[GIST] DAWN Commission lauds Buhari over removal of electricity, railway from Exclusive List

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The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, yesterday, lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for assenting to constitutional amendment bills that removed electricity generation and railway from the Exclusive Legislative List.

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[GIST] NGX sustains positive sentiments as indices rise further by N17 billion

[GIST] NGX sustains positive sentiments as indices rise further by N17 billion

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Buying interests in Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) and eight stocks aided the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to sustain positive sentiments yesterday, as market capitalisation rose further by N17 billion.

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[GIST] FG okays N459b for transportation ministry projects, NDLEA barracks

[GIST] FG okays N459b for transportation ministry projects, NDLEA barracks

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Federal Executive Council (FEC), yesterday, approved N459 billion to facilitate completion of projects in the Ministry of Transportation and construction of barracks for personnel of National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

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March 22, 2023

[GIST] UK inflation unexpectedly accelerates

[GIST] UK inflation unexpectedly accelerates

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British inflation unexpectedly accelerated in February, data showed Wednesday, deepening a cost-of-living crisis and pressuring the Bank of England to hike interest rates despite global markets turmoil.

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[GIST] Security operatives, PDP protesters clash over election result in Ogun

[GIST] Security operatives, PDP protesters clash over election result in Ogun

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There were sporadic gunshots as security operatives, yesterday, engaged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during a protest at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

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[GIST] Obi, others challenge Tinubu’s victory, file petitions

[GIST] Obi, others challenge Tinubu’s victory, file petitions

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Legal fireworks have been initiated at the Court of Appeal, Abuja, as three out of the 18 political parties that participated in the February 25 presidential election, yesterday, filed their individual petitions against the outcome of the election.

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[GIST] Mobile sector adds $5.2 trillion to global economy

[GIST] Mobile sector adds $5.2 trillion to global economy

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In 2022, mobile technologies and services generated five per cent of global GDP, a contribution that amounted to $5.2 trillion of economic value added. The greatest benefits came from productivity effects, which reached $3.5 trillion, followed by mobile operators, which generated $650 billion.

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[GIST] Rivers community laments neglect despite hosting 48 oil wells

[GIST] Rivers community laments neglect despite hosting 48 oil wells

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Resident of Joinkrama clan in Ahoada West Council of Rivers State have expressed worries over the level of environmental degradation, poverty, and neglect in the area, despite having 48 oil wells, operated by multinational companies

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March 21, 2023

[GIST] Why I lost Senate election - Chimaroke Nnamani

[GIST] Why I lost Senate election - Chimaroke Nnamani

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Former Enugu State governor Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has explained why he lost his bid to return to the Senate. Nnamani, a Senator representing Enugu East, lost to Kevin Chukwu of the Labour Party. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that Chukwu polled 69,136 votes to defeat Nnamani who polled 48,701 votes. Nnamani on Monday […]

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[GIST] PDP’s Dauda Lawal defeats Matawalle in Zamfara governorship election

[GIST] PDP’s Dauda Lawal defeats Matawalle in Zamfara governorship election

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, Dauda Lawal, as the winner of the governorship election in Zamfara State. The PDP candidate was declared the winner in Gusau, Zamfara state capital in the early hours of Tuesday with Lawal defeating incumbent governor, Bello Matawalle in what may […]

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[GIST] e-Naira: Taking agriculture in Nigeria to new technological heights

[GIST] e-Naira: Taking agriculture in Nigeria to new technological heights

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Agriculture in Nigeria has an interesting history of ups and downs. Long before the discovery of oil and gas in commercial quantity, from the precolonial and colonial days to the First Republic, agriculture was the mainstay of the economy. But when the Black Gold came along, successive leaders misplaced the nation's priorities and progressively abandoned […]

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[GIST] Protests as INEC suspends election results in Adamawa, Abia, Enugu

[GIST] Protests as INEC suspends election results in Adamawa, Abia, Enugu

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Following the dissatisfaction of some electorate in the management of the governorship and state assembly elections, protests rocked some states, yesterday, against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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[GIST] Ginger, shea butter potential revenue earner for Nigeria, says report

[GIST] Ginger, shea butter potential revenue earner for Nigeria, says report

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A new report from African International Trade & Commerce has identified Nigerian-grown ginger and shea butter as potential Geographical Indications (GIs) products, which could immensely contribute towards realising the federal government’s diversification objectives.

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[GIST] Rivers community gets electricity years after

[GIST] Rivers community gets electricity years after

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Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has restored electricity to Komkom community in the Oyigbo Council of Rivers State, after two years of outage.

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March 20, 2023

[GIST] INEC declares NNPP candidate Yusuf winner of Kano guber election

[GIST] INEC declares NNPP candidate Yusuf winner of Kano guber election

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The candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) Abbas Kabiru Yusuf has been declared the winner of the gubernatorial election in Kano. Yusuf was declared the winner after defeating his closest rival and candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna. Declaring Yusuf winner, the returning officer of the governorship poll […]

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[GIST] Election: Lagos police arrest 17 suspected thugs

[GIST] Election: Lagos police arrest 17 suspected thugs

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Lagos State Police Command, yesterday, said 17 persons have been arrested during the Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state for various offences.

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[GIST] Yiaga Africa alleges voters exchange votes for alcoholic drinks in Benue

[GIST] Yiaga Africa alleges voters exchange votes for alcoholic drinks in Benue

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An independent election monitoring group, Yiaga Africa, has said party agents for All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) distributed food, cash and alcoholic drinks to voters in exchange for votes in Benue State.

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[GIST] Barca snatch Clasico win over Madrid to strike title blow

[GIST] Barca snatch Clasico win over Madrid to strike title blow

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Barcelona snatched a 2-1 Clasico win over Real Madrid with Franck Kessie's late goal Sunday to move 12 points clear at the top of La Liga.

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March 19, 2023

[GIST] Salted Caramel Iced Coffee

[GIST] Salted Caramel Iced Coffee

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Salted caramel iced coffee is a delicious beverage that combines the flavours of sweet and salty with the richness of coffee. Here's a simple recipe you can try at home: INGREDIENTS • 1 cup granulated sugar • 1/4 cup water • 3/4 cup heavy cream • 3 tablespoon (Tbsp) butter • 1/2 teaspoon (Tsp) fine […]

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