April 4, 2024

[GIST] Index dips by N191 billion amid losses in banks stocks, others

[GIST] Index dips by N191 billion amid losses in banks stocks, others

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The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) sustained a sliding profile at the end of yesterday’s transactions amid losses in many blue-chip stocks, especially FBN Holdings (FBNH) and Access Bank, causing market capitalisation to dip further by N191 billion.

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[GIST] ILO reviews decisions on living wages, strengthens social justice

[GIST] ILO reviews decisions on living wages, strengthens social justice

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The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has reviewed significant decisions relating to living wages and initiatives to strengthen social justice.

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[GIST] Olawale Ayilara Foundation to break ground on innovative learning centre for African Church Grammar School

[GIST] Olawale Ayilara Foundation to break ground on innovative learning centre for African Church Grammar School

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The Olawale Ayilara Foundation (OAF) is set to perform the groundbreaking of a new learning centre dedicated to the African Church Grammar School, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Clubset 9804, 20th anniversary. According to a statement by the foundation, the groundbreaking ceremony of the centre will hold on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the school’s premises in […]

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April 3, 2024

[GIST] Underwriter introduces experience centre to drive financial inclusion

[GIST] Underwriter introduces experience centre to drive financial inclusion

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An underwriting firm, Heirs Insurance Group, said its newly-introduced experience centre would drive financial inclusion in the country.

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[GIST] Dangote Refinery commences supply of diesel, aviation fuel to oil marketers

[GIST] Dangote Refinery commences supply of diesel, aviation fuel to oil marketers

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Dangote oil refinery on Tuesday began supplying the Nigerian domestic market with petroleum products like diesel and aviation jet fuel. A group executive at Dangote, Devakumar Edwin confirmed this to Reuters. The management earlier fixed January 2024 for the refinery to commence domestic supply of petrol products. “We have substantial quantities. Products are being evacuated […]

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April 2, 2024

[GIST] PIND moves to ensure early response to conflicts in N’Delta 

[GIST] PIND moves to ensure early response to conflicts in N’Delta 

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To avoid the escalation of conflicts and violence in the Niger Delta region, the foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has started a process of gathering early information signals on conflicts...

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April 1, 2024

[GIST] Foundation launches relief support for Ogun indigents

[GIST] Foundation launches relief support for Ogun indigents

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A charitable organisation, Daramola Dynasty Foundation, founded by Olanrewaju Daramola has launched a relief drive aimed at supporting vulnerable communities during Ramadan and Lent.

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March 31, 2024

[GIST] Cyber Renaissance: FMSTI seals deal with US-based tech firm

[GIST] Cyber Renaissance: FMSTI seals deal with US-based tech firm

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History was made in Abuja, at the weekend, as a United States of America-based tech consulting powerhouse,  Afri-Tech United, sealed a major deal with the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (FMSTI) to deliver a monumental cloud migration initiative to the country.

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March 30, 2024

[GIST] Easter: Tinubu, Makinde, Ganduje, others call for selfless service to nation 

[GIST] Easter: Tinubu, Makinde, Ganduje, others call for selfless service to nation 

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President Bola Tinubu yesterday commended Nigerians for their sacrifices in the past few months for the nation to be steered to the path of recovery and sustainable growth, assuring that their seeds of patience...

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[GIST] Pastor marks birthday with Street Mega Praise

[GIST] Pastor marks birthday with Street Mega Praise

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A loud Mega Street Praise was held in Egbeda area of Lagos to celebrate the birthday of the Area Pastor of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Rock of Ages, Lagos Province 38, Mayor Sylv-Kadiri.

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[GIST] Amara Nwuneli's climate change documentary 'The Heat of Change' honoured at Xposure International Festival

[GIST] Amara Nwuneli's climate change documentary 'The Heat of Change' honoured at Xposure International Festival

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Amara Nwuneli's remarkable documentary, "The Heat of Change," earned her the prestigious recognition as the first runner-up in the Best Documentary category at the inaugural Xposure International Film Awards. Held as part of the renowned Xposure International Photography Festival in Sharjah, UAE, early this month, this recognition underscores Nwuneli's impactful storytelling and dedication to raising […]

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March 29, 2024

[GIST] Easter celebration: FRSC deploys 3,500 personnel, patrol vehicles in Lagos

[GIST] Easter celebration: FRSC deploys 3,500 personnel, patrol vehicles in Lagos

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The Lagos State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced its plan to deploy 3,500 personnel in major corridors of the metropolis for safety during the Easter celebration.

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[GIST] CIS students shine at COBIS Music Festival

[GIST] CIS students shine at COBIS Music Festival

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The students of Children International Junior and Senior School (CIS), Lekki, recently performed at the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) Music Festival 2024 in Bahrain.

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March 28, 2024

[GIST] Lack of patriotism, cause of Nigeria's ills, stakeholders insist

[GIST] Lack of patriotism, cause of Nigeria's ills, stakeholders insist

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Socio-economic and political challenges in Nigeria such as insecurity, bad leadership, corruption, misgovernance, abuse of human rights, nepotism, among others have been attributed to lack of patriotism among the citizens of the nation.

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March 27, 2024

[GIST] British Council, partner give business grants to young Nigerians

[GIST] British Council, partner give business grants to young Nigerians

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After four weeks training of 60 young business-oriented young Nigerians supervised by Nerdz Factory, British Council, in collaboration with Prince’s Trust International, has given a N250,000 grant each to the final eight winners

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[GIST] Senator seeks IPU’s protection for women, children in conflict era

[GIST] Senator seeks IPU’s protection for women, children in conflict era

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Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, has urged the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to pass a resolution that would protect women, children, and non-combatants who bear the major brunt of the needless violence associated with war and conflict. Ekpenyong made this plea on Tuesday when he spoke in […]

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[GIST] Governor Lawal holds closed-door meeting with Tinubu over banditry surge in Zamfara

[GIST] Governor Lawal holds closed-door meeting with Tinubu over banditry surge in Zamfara

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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, on Tuesday, met with President Bola Tinubu over the seeming spike in banditry and related criminal activities in Zamfara. The meeting was described as “closed-door” in a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, who, however, disclosed that Lawal briefed President Tinubu on the security situation in Zamfara, […]

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March 26, 2024

[GIST] CIS students shine at COBIS Music Festival 2024

[GIST] CIS students shine at COBIS Music Festival 2024

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The students of Children’s International school (CIS) Junior and Senior School, Lekki, have shined at the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), Music Festival 2024 in Bahrain.

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March 25, 2024