August 19, 2023

[GIST] FG inaugurates solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in Enugu

[GIST] FG inaugurates solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in Enugu

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The Federal Government has inaugurated a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) as part of efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuel vehicles that pollute the environment and contribute to global warming. Speaking at the event, yesterday, the Director General, National Automative Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. […]

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[GIST] Thousands trapped as IOM seeks urgent action over surge in Niger migrant transit centres

[GIST] Thousands trapped as IOM seeks urgent action over surge in Niger migrant transit centres

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By Tope Templer Olaiya The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has called for the establishment of an urgent humanitarian corridor out of Niger for stranded migrants to ease the overcrowding in its centres, where thousands of migrants are hosted, with many awaiting a safe return home.    The recent border and airspace closures owing to […]

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August 18, 2023

[GIST] Ekiti govt pledges support for unemployed school leavers, graduates

[GIST] Ekiti govt pledges support for unemployed school leavers, graduates

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Ekiti State Government, yesterday, said that the wealth and start-up bills recently passed into law by the House of Assembly would provide funds for unemployed school leavers and graduates in addition to facilitating savings in reserve for development purposes.

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[GIST] Ministerial portfolios: Restructuring the Federal Executive Council

[GIST] Ministerial portfolios: Restructuring the Federal Executive Council

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One of my favourite books, Frans Johansson's 'The Medici Effect’, published by Harvard Business School Press, makes a strong case for stepping into the intersections of fields and disciplines to create extraordinary new ideas. After reading the portfolio of the 45 ministers late last night, I began to question if a Federal Executive Council (FEC) […]

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[GIST] Tobi Amusan cleared to compete at Budapest 2023 World Athletics Championships

[GIST] Tobi Amusan cleared to compete at Budapest 2023 World Athletics Championships

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Tobi Amusan, the reigning World 100m hurdles champion and record holder, has been given the green light to compete at the upcoming World Athletics Championships set to begin this Saturday in Budapest, Hungary. Previously, the 26-year-old athlete faced charges of three whereabouts failures, which constitutes an anti-doping rule violation for missing three out-of-competition tests within […]

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August 17, 2023

[GIST] Williams underscores importance of citizens abroad to Africa’s devt

[GIST] Williams underscores importance of citizens abroad to Africa’s devt

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Media entrepreneur, political consultant and author, Adebola Williams, has underlined the importance of Diaspora Africans’ contributions to the overall development of Africa. During his tour of four American cities and book launch, titled ‘African Power Girls’, Williams said the continent is not complete if it does not include and acknowledge efforts, contributions and achievements of […]

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[GIST] Ondo govt moves to boost cocoa, cashew production

[GIST] Ondo govt moves to boost cocoa, cashew production

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Ondo State government, yesterday, revealed its plan to promote economic growth and harness the export potential of cocoa and cashew industries in the state.

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