May 23, 2023

[GIST] NILDS, others move to mainstream environmental issues in parliaments

[GIST] NILDS, others move to mainstream environmental issues in parliaments

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Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, yesterday, charged parliaments in Africa to mainstream climate change action in proposed laws and national budgets.

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[GIST] Buhari’s policies on environment: A promise half fulfilled

[GIST] Buhari’s policies on environment: A promise half fulfilled

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The Buhari Years: What We Ordered vs What We Got - civil society leaders reflect on the Buhari Administration and its achievements, shortcomings, and regressive steps. This article focuses on the environment.

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[GIST] PRNigeria staff win 2023 SABRE African PR awards in Zambia

[GIST] PRNigeria staff win 2023 SABRE African PR awards in Zambia

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Female employees of Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), the publisher of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, have bagged double SABRE African Public Relations Awards 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia. The award, which recognises Superior Achievement in Branding Reputation and Engagement (SABRE) and hosted by PRovoke Media, was held on the sideline of the annual Conference of the […]

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May 22, 2023

[GIST] Greece eyes new vote as PM to seek absolute majority

[GIST] Greece eyes new vote as PM to seek absolute majority

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A day after national elections failed to produce a single-party government, Greece on Monday was bracing for a new ballot which vote-winner Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' party is poised to seek in order to govern alone.

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[GIST] Biden, McCarthy to resume US debt talks with 10 days until deadline

[GIST] Biden, McCarthy to resume US debt talks with 10 days until deadline

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Anxieties were mounting in Washington ahead of President Joe Biden's Monday meeting with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy over negotiations to raise the US debt ceiling

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[GIST] High expectations as Dangote breaks NNPC’s monopoly, shrinks EU supply to Africa

[GIST] High expectations as Dangote breaks NNPC’s monopoly, shrinks EU supply to Africa

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President Muhammadu Buhari, who did not bring to reality his pledges of overhauling state-owned refineries in Port-Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna, will today commission Dangote Refinery as stakeholders count the gains of the facility.

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[GIST] Oki explains decision to vie for Lagos FA leadership

[GIST] Oki explains decision to vie for Lagos FA leadership

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One of the contenders for Lagos State Football Association’s top job, Fouad Oki, says he is in the race to serve, rekindle the football culture synonymous with the state and rebuild trust among stakeholders.

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[GIST] Experts task incoming administration on borrowing, manufacturing sector

[GIST] Experts task incoming administration on borrowing, manufacturing sector

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The incoming administration has been urged to review borrowing policy and debt management, stating that existing loans’ burden gives concern.

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May 21, 2023

[GIST] Biden invites Japan, S.Korea leaders to US for talks

[GIST] Biden invites Japan, S.Korea leaders to US for talks

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US President, Joe Biden, on Sunday invited the leaders of Japan and South Korea to formal three-way talks in Washington, a senior US administration official said.

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[GIST] NASS Leadership: Who is on Nigeria’s side?

[GIST] NASS Leadership: Who is on Nigeria’s side?

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I have quoted various English versions of these same very important ancient words to the very inordinately ambitious politicians who do not care about the very delicate and fragile nature of this federation at the moment.

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[GIST] Provide evidence I demanded $2m bribe from you, Bawa dares Matawalle

[GIST] Provide evidence I demanded $2m bribe from you, Bawa dares Matawalle

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, has urged the Zamfara State Governor, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, to go beyond sabre-rattling and provide concrete evidence as proof of $2 million bribery...

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[GIST] Echoes against poor officiating in local league keep pulsating

[GIST] Echoes against poor officiating in local league keep pulsating

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In some other parts of the globe, football referees create a supportive sporting environment, which in a way, builds a positive climate on the pitch for players and spectators.

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[GIST] Broadcast Content Across Borders

[GIST] Broadcast Content Across Borders

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WINNERS of the 10th Nollywood Week Film Festival, which ended on May 15, in Paris, France, were unveiled during the closing ceremony. In all, three films stood out at this year’s edition of the festival.

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May 20, 2023

[GIST] Police in Edo arrest 3 suspected cultists, recover pump action gun in Benin

[GIST] Police in Edo arrest 3 suspected cultists, recover pump action gun in Benin

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Police in Edo have arrested three suspected cultists at upper Sakponba in Ikpoba-Okha Local government area of the state.

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[GIST] PENGASSAN seeks Buhari’s assent to Energy Commission Bill before handover

[GIST] PENGASSAN seeks Buhari’s assent to Energy Commission Bill before handover

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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to, as a matter of urgency, assent to the Energy Commission of Nigeria Amendment Bill, 2022 before handing over to next administration on May 29.

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[GIST] Buhari appoints Madein as first female Accountant General

[GIST] Buhari appoints Madein as first female Accountant General

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President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, approved the appointment of Dr. (Mrs) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, as the substantive Accountant General of the Federation.

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[GIST] ‘If you miss it with the girl child, you miss it with the world’

[GIST] ‘If you miss it with the girl child, you miss it with the world’

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Scotland-based Nigerian, Shulamite Ezechi serves in various Government initiatives, which include North Glasgow community food initiative where she serves on the board; the first Ministers’ National Advisory on Women and Girls (BAME); Migrant Voice, UK; United Nations Association, UK; Amnesty International and Friends of the Earth Scotland.

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May 19, 2023

[GIST] Foreign transactions on capital market dip by 75% in eight years

[GIST] Foreign transactions on capital market dip by 75% in eight years

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Market uncertainty, political risk and foreign exchange (FX) illiquidity and other headwinds have triggered an unprecedented drop in foreign appetite for the Nigerian capital market as total foreign transactions executed on the equities market declined by about 75 per cent in the last eight years.

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[GIST] Failed Ijora Bridge: Residents allege shoddy job, lack of supervision

[GIST] Failed Ijora Bridge: Residents allege shoddy job, lack of supervision

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Motorists and residents, yesterday, said failed portion of Ijora-Olopa, inward Ijora-Oloye–Apapa, opposite Water Corporation, may have been caused by lack of supervision by the Federal Ministry of Work and Housing, as well as parking of heavy-duty trucks in the area.

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