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IMF to FG: Stop electricity subsidy

Akanji Philip May 13, 2024 0 Comment

The International Monetary Fund has warned the Nigerian government to remove what it called implicit fuel and electricity subsidies. In a report published recently by the IMF, the organisation told Nigeria that the...

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50 physically challenged persons receive ICT training in Kano— Report

Akanji Philip May 13, 2024 0 Comment

The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) in collaboration with Sightsavers International, has commenced training of 50 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano to become experts in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The beneficiaries are...

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214-Hour Read-A-Thon: Ajao Samson Targets Longest Reading Attempt After Exceeding 100hrs

VAM News May 10, 2024 0 Comment

VOICE AIR MEDIA, VAM News Update In the path of hitting the ground running, Samson Ajao has continued in his quest to break the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon reading aloud after...

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A MUST READ: NYSC issues strong warning to corps members

Akanji Philip May 10, 2024 0 Comment

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned corps members not to challenge the traditional practices of their host communities and meddle in their politics. The Anambra State Coordinator of the Corps, Mrs....

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BREAKING: Kogi govt, NGO to launch vaccination against cervical cancer

Akanji Philip May 8, 2024 0 Comment

As part of its overall health care development programmes, the Kogi State Government, in collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, John Stow Incorporated, JSI, is set to roll out the Human Papillomavirus, HPV Vaccine...

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Why Nigerian judges aren’t resigning —Ogun AG

Akanji Philip May 8, 2024 0 Comment

Last week, the Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan branch, held a professional dinner in honour of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). A thought-provoking after-dinner speech followed....

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Shell paid over $1bn tax to FG in 2023— Report

Akanji Philip May 8, 2024 0 Comment

Shell Nigeria says it exclusively paid a total of $1.09bn in corporate taxes and royalties to the Nigerian government in 2023, through the operations of the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited and...

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JUST IN: Three in court for allegedly stealing chickens

Akanji Philip May 7, 2024 0 Comment

Three men were on Tuesday brought before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan charged with stealing 1,205 chickens worth N14,460,000 from a poultry farm. The defendants, Dayo Olotun, 33, Oluwapelumi Okedairo, 23,...

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Nigerians reject electricity tariff cut, demand total reversal— Report

Akanji Philip May 7, 2024 0 Comment

Nigerians on Monday rejected the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s reduction of the tariff payable by Band A customers from N225/kWh to N206.8/kWh. The Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress, Nigerian Association of Chambers...

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Oyo: Nurses send powerful message to Makinde, threatens indefinite strike

Akanji Philip May 3, 2024 0 Comment

The Oyo state Council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has informed Governor Seyi Makinde that its members will embark on an indefinite strike if their demands are not met within...