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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