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Police Arraign 12 Men for Allegedly Damaging Economic Trees worth N30m

The police on Friday, arraigned 12 men in an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court

Electricity Workers Give FG 14-Day Strike Ultimatum

Electricity workers under the protection of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE)

Road Construction Creates Jobs, Promote Procurement – Fashola

The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, says road construction

FG to Allocate First Phase of National Housing Project in 2020

The Federal Government says it will commence the allocation of the first

National Parks Service Seeks Media Collaboration to Cut Down Revenue Flight

The Nigeria National Parks Service has called for media collaboration to sensitise

Lagos Establishes Farmers’ Market, Upgrades Agricultural Supply Chain

The Lagos State Government says it will upgrade the agricultural supply chain

Guinness Pledges N480m for Water Intervention Project in 5 States

 Mrs Titilola Alabi, Sustainable Development Manager, Guinness Nigeria, says the organisation will

Eko Electric Inaugurates projects at Ikoyi passport Office

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) on Tuesday inaugurated some projects at the

Minister Decries High cost of Operations in Nigerian Ports

The Minister of State for Transportation, Gbemisola Saraki, has described Nigerian ports

Africa’s Economic Growth Will Be World Miracle -Adesina

The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has said

Minister Urges NGF to key into FG’s National Digital Economy Policy

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, has urged

APC Chieftain- FG Should Employ Federal Character in Spending 2020 Budget

All Progressives Congress Chieftain Moshood Salvador on Tuesday advised the Federal Government

VAT: Exemption of Basic Goods Will Boost Local Production–Experts

Some experts on Tuesday said the exemption of some basic consumption items

NDE Empowers 1,136 Youths, Women in Jigawa

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Jigawa has trained more than

What Buhari Told Ghanaian Counterpart Akufo-Addo About Nigeria’s Border Closure

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in London held a bilateral meeting with

“Eco”: Why Nigeria can’t adopt ECOWAS single currency yet – Foreign Minister

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says Nigeria was not ready

U.S. and China Sign ‘Phase One’ Trade Deal as Tensions Ease

The U.S. and China signed a so-called ‘Phase One’ deal on Wednesday

Global Minimum Wage Rankings: Nigeria Records World’s Second Lowest

In Nigeria, the minimum wage is so low, it does not cover

Deputy Speaker Calls for more Investment in Agriculture

Mr Joseph Bassey, Deputy Speaker of Cross River House of Assembly has

Nigerians soon to get 18-hour electricity supply – Power Minister

The Minister of Power, Engr. Sale Mamman has assured Nigerians of 18-hour

Nasarawa Stakeholders Encourage Farmers To Maximise Dry Season Farming

Some Stakeholders in Nasarawa State have urged farmers to take advantage of

NIS Investigates Bribery Allegation Against Its Personnel At Border Checkpoints

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is to investigate the allegation of bribery

Stronger Nigerian/Indian Diaspora Partnership Is Capable of Transforming the World

Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has

China ready to improve ties with Russia over Middle East situation

China is eager to strengthen strategic cooperation with Russia to resolve the

China Epidermic Swine Fever Drives Up Inflation In December

Inflation shot up in China in December driven by rising pork prices due

DG NIMASA: Honouring Maritime Stakeholders Will Help Energise Blue Economy

Dr Dakuku Peterside, the Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)

9 Killed and 26 Injured After An Accidental Bomb Blast Occurred In Cameroun

At least nine people were killed and 26 injured after an explosion

Civil Servants Commend FG Over Payment of New Minimum Wage Arrears

 Bank Customers, especially civil servants have continued to throng ATMs and Point

Journalists want Media Regulation to Curb Unethical Practices

Journalists from the South-West zone of Nigeria have called for effective regulation

CVhub Trains Street Hawkers on Digital Economy

The Computer Village Hub (CVhub) on Thursday said it has trained about