April 9, 2024

April 8, 2024

[GIST] Lagos promises low-cost housing, improved infrastructure in Alimosho council

[GIST] Lagos promises low-cost housing, improved infrastructure in Alimosho council

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Lagos State government plans to focus on specific planning policies, which will improve the lives of communities in Alimosho local council, and ensure sustainable, and functional cities.

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[GIST] Osun APC berates PDP over claims of opposition stockpiling arms

[GIST] Osun APC berates PDP over claims of opposition stockpiling arms

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has chided the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state over its claim that the oppositionhas been stockpiling arms.

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April 7, 2024

[GIST] 'Nigeria is first African country to develop zinc biofortified rice,' says HarvestPlus

[GIST] 'Nigeria is first African country to develop zinc biofortified rice,' says HarvestPlus

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Country Manager, HarvestPlus Nigeria, Dr.Yusuf Dollah, has said that Nigeria is the first country in Africa to make breakthrough in development of Zinc biofortified rice.

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[GIST] RCCG youths feed 820 persons to cushion hunger in Lagos

[GIST] RCCG youths feed 820 persons to cushion hunger in Lagos

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In a show of compassion, a group of youngsters with the Redeemed Christian Church of Good (RCCG) Youth Church in Ikeja has fed 820 persons to cushion the hunger in the country.

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April 6, 2024

[GIST] How sport can deepen peaceful, inclusive societies

[GIST] How sport can deepen peaceful, inclusive societies

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One of the most memorable moments in Nigeria’s history was in 1969, during the Civil War. The date was February 4, 1969, when the late king of football, Pele, achieved a momentary ceasefire in the three-year war, which had then claimed over a million lives.

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April 5, 2024

[GIST] Eddie King follows up with new track ‘Evil People’ after ‘Omo Naija’

[GIST] Eddie King follows up with new track ‘Evil People’ after ‘Omo Naija’

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Following the success of his debut single, Omo Naija' which released to critical acclaim, United States of America based Liberian musician, Eddie King, has followed up with another single titled ‘Evil People’.

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[GIST] Kogi poll: SDP had agents across polling units, witness tells tribunal

[GIST] Kogi poll: SDP had agents across polling units, witness tells tribunal

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The Social Democratic Party, on Thursday, presented one witness at the Kogi State Election Petitions Tribunal, who admitted that the SDP had agents across the polling units in the state.

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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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