Category: Business
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NSIA ANNOUNCES NPI 3.0 WINNERS, CELEBRATES NIGERIA’S TOP INNOVATORS
NSIA ANNOUNCES NPI 3.0 WINNERS, CELEBRATES NIGERIA’S TOP INNOVATORS Nigeria’s brightest innovators just got a major boost as the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) unveiled the winners of the third NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 3.0). After a fierce pitch session in Abuja, the top three startups—D-Olivette Labs, Promise Point, and GeroCare—walked away with a…
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MINISTRY OF INFORMATION CALLS FOR CALM OVER BADEGGI RADIO SUSPENSION
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION CALLS FOR CALM OVER BADEGGI RADIO SUSPENSION The Ministry of Information and National Orientation has addressed concerns over Niger State’s directive to suspend Badeggi FM, reminding everyone that regulating broadcasting licenses is the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) responsibility. Following Governor Bago’s allegations of unethical broadcasting, the state government has formally reported the…
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NGE CONDEMNS NIGER STATE GOVERNOR FOR CLOSING BADEGGI RADIO
NGE CONDEMNS NIGER STATE GOVERNOR FOR CLOSING BADEGGI RADIO The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) strongly denounces Governor Mohammed Umar Bago’s order to shut down Badeggi Radio, calling it a blatant assault on press freedom and democracy. The Guild reminds that only the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has the authority to sanction media outlets after…
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FG APPROVES ₦68.7BN POWER PROJECTS TO BOOST EDUCATION AND RURAL ECONOMY
FG APPROVES ₦68.7BN POWER PROJECTS TO BOOST EDUCATION AND RURAL ECONOMY The Federal Government is investing ₦68.7 billion in new solar power projects to ensure reliable electricity for public universities, teaching hospitals, and rural agro-businesses. Announced by Minister Adebayo Adelabu after President Tinubu’s FEC meeting, the initiative targets eight major federal institutions with solar systems…
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GOVERNORS AND VP KASHIM SHETTIMA HUDDLE AT ABUJA FOR FRESH ECONOMIC BOOST
Governors & VP Kashim Shettima Huddle at Abuja for Fresh Economic Boost At the Presidential Villa on Thursday, Nigeria’s top brass—Vice President Kashim Shettima and governors including Alex Otti (Abia), Ahmad Ododo (Kogi), Uba Sani (Kaduna), Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), and others—gathered for a power-packed National Economic Council (NEC) meeting aimed at driving…
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NIGERIA URGED TO USE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION TO BOOST GLOBAL IMAGE
NIGERIA URGED TO USE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION TO BOOST GLOBAL IMAGE Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar calls on the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to lead the charge in reshaping Nigeria’s narrative worldwide. Speaking at the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG) Retreat, he stressed the power of strategic communication in fighting fake news, correcting false…
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GOV OKPEBHOLO SUSPENDS SPECIAL ADVISER OVER UNAUTHORISED OIL & GAS SUMMIT FUNDRAISING
GOV OKPEBHOLO SUSPENDS SPECIAL ADVISER OVER UNAUTHORISED OIL & GAS SUMMIT FUNDRAISING Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, for allegedly raising funds without authorisation for an upcoming Oil and Gas summit. The governor has also halted the event set for August 7, ordering Isere…
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SUPER FALCONS FEAST: NIGERIAN GOVT ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET AFTER RECORD WAFCON WIN!
SUPER FALCONS FEAST: NIGERIAN GOVT ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET AFTER RECORD WAFCON WIN! After blazing to a record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title (in 2024 edition), Nigeria’s Super Falcons didn’t just get cheers—they got the royal treatment! President Bola Ahmed Tinubu threw a star-studded reception at the State House in Abuja, announcing…
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CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM SAVES TEEN IN COMPLEX SPINE SURGERY IN NIGER
CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM SAVES TEEN IN COMPLEX SPINE SURGERY IN NIGER A 16-year-old boy named Alkassou is on the road to recovery after a daring cervical spine surgery by a Chinese medical team teamed up with Nigerien doctors. After a fall from a cow left him with a severe neck fracture and paralysis risk, surgeons…
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NMA SUSPENDS STRIKE, GIVES GOVERNMENT 21 DAYS TO ADDRESS DOCTORS’ DEMANDS
NMA SUSPENDS STRIKE, GIVES GOVERNMENT 21 DAYS TO ADDRESS DOCTORS’ DEMANDS The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has hit pause on its planned strike, granting the Federal Government a fresh 21-day window to resolve outstanding issues. While concerned about lingering welfare challenges and salary discrepancies, the NMA is hopeful the government will act swiftly to improve…
