December 14, 2022

[GIST] Norrenberger promotes fitness, networking

[GIST] Norrenberger promotes fitness, networking

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Norrenberger, a financial services group, has hosted the largest gatherings of fitness enthusiasts and dignitaries in Abuja, the company stated in a statement. The firm, in partnership with the Bodyline Fitness and Gym, brought together over 1500 participants and close to 3000 registrants to one location for a premium fitness and fun experience with an


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[GIST] FG inaugurates panel on Benue power plant concession

[GIST] FG inaugurates panel on Benue power plant concession

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The Federal Government has inaugurated a Project Steering Committee for the concession of the 1,650 megawatts hydropower plant in Makurdi, Benue State. The government said the plant, when completed, would not only address the energy shortfall across the country, but would also mitigate flooding in many parts of Nigeria. The Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu,


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[GIST] Why Qatar 2022 is greatest W’Cup tourney – Oliseh

[GIST] Why Qatar 2022 is greatest W’Cup tourney – Oliseh

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Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, says the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup is the best tournament Africa has ever taken part in, The PUNCH reports. For the first time in their history, Morocco will play a World Cup semi-final against France after defeating Portugal 1-0 in the quarter-final. The Atlas Lions had topped Group


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[GIST] Senate to confirm NDDC nominees before break

[GIST] Senate to confirm NDDC nominees before break

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The Senate has referred to its Committee on Niger Delta Affairs for screening and the confirmation of the appointment of Lauretta Onochie as the substantive Chairperson of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission and the other 14 members of the commission’s board. The resolution followed the presentation of an executive communication by the


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[GIST] Akpom crowned Player of The Month

[GIST] Akpom crowned Player of The Month

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Following an impressive performance for Middlesbrough in the English Championship last month, Super Eagles hopeful, Chuba Akpom, has been named the PFA Vertu Motors Fans’ Player of The Month for November, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. During the month under review, the former Arsenal player was in fine form for Boro under new manager Michael Carrick,


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December 13, 2022

[GIST] Sowore’s AAC, PRP form alliance ahead presidential election

[GIST] Sowore’s AAC, PRP form alliance ahead presidential election

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Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the African Action Alliance and the Peoples Redemption Party, Monday, agreed to align forces to brighten their electoral chances, particularly the presidential election. The move was disclosed to journalists at a press conference in Abuja by the presidential candidate of AAC, Omoyele Sowore. According to him, a shared political


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[GIST] Medical tourism gulped $6.23m in eight months – Report

[GIST] Medical tourism gulped $6.23m in eight months – Report

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Nigeria spent a total of $6.23m on foreign healthcare-related services from January to August 22, 2023, The PUNCH reports. This is according to a report obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria on the amount spent on health-related and social services under the sectoral utilisation for transactions valid for foreign exchange. According to the report,


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