Category: News
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Operatives “Able To Get Vital Documents at Dangote Headquarters’, Company Replies EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday said it operatives stormed Dangote Group Headquarters with a search warrant for some vital documents on forex allocations to the company from 2014 to 2023 during the tenure of former Governor of Cental Bank of Nigeria ( CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele. It said it decided to search…
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Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo: A Visionary Leader Driving Nigeria’s Progress by Farouq Gagarawa
Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo: A Visionary Leader Driving Nigeria’s Progress by Farouq Gagarawa Introduction:Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo is a name that resonates with progress, innovation, and dedication. During his time as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment in Nigeria, Dr. Gwarzo has been instrumental in spearheading numerous initiatives that have…
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ATBU Blasts NUC Over Alleged Fake Professors in Institution
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi has debunked the authenticity of a story attributed to the National Universities Commission (NUC) concerning the uncovering of around 100 fake professors in Nigerian universities, terming it as baseless and an attempt to tarnish the institution’s reputation. Zailani Bappah, the University’s Director of Information and Public Relations, issued…
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Redeemers Varsity Reacts To Alleged Engagement of Fake Professors
Redeemer’s University in Ede, Osun State, has debunked claims of employing any of the purported fake professors listed in a viral social media post. The post, originating from a broadcasting outlet, detailed 100 names allegedly identified as fake professors across Nigerian universities, some reportedly associated with Redeemer’s University. Adetunji Adeleye, the Deputy Director of the…
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Foul Stench of Buhari’s Corruption and Betta Edu – Farooq A. Kperogi (Opinion)
By Farouq A. Kperogi In a June 23, 2020, article titled “Sabiu Yusuf’s Fat Bank Accounts that Shocked CBN Governor” where I revealed that Muhammadu Buhari’s relative Sabiu “Tunde” Yusuf had salted away so much money in banks that even former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele was so alarmed that he advised him to divvy up…
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CBN Plans to Launch Stablecoin February 27
Vanguard News The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the launch of the Nigerian naira (cNGN) stablecoin and set to launch on February 27, 2024. The cNGN is powered by the Africa Stablecoin Consortium (ASC), a consortium of Nigerian financial institutions, fintechs, and blockchain experts. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies uniquely designed to maintain a constant…
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Test-run of Port Harcourt Refinery To Be Completed January – NNPCL Assures Nigerians
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has announced that a test-run on the 60,000-bpd Port Harcourt refinery will be completed this month. The NNPCL’s spokesperson, Femi Soneye, said that the testing would be finished soon to ensure the refinery’s efficient operation. “This stage will be completed this month,” Soneye told Reuters. The refinery, which…
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Bill To Establish 47 New Varsities Scales Second Reading, ASUU Reacts
Punch Newspaper The number of federal-owned universities in Nigeria may hit 99 in the coming months as a bill to establish 47 new ones has scaled through the second reading. This is just as about 56 bills have passed for the second reading to establish Federal Medical Centres in different parts of the country. The…
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NANS Congratulates Ondo State Governor, Aiyedatiwa Passes Vote of Confidence Over Giant Strides
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Council of Ondo State has thrown its weight behind the executive Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. The students’ body made its unwavering support for the Governor known in a statement made available to Vreporters on Thursday through its Chairman, Comrade Cyprian Ihedi better…
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Popular Yoruba Actor, ‘Olofa Ina’ is Dead
Punch Newspaper Popular Yoruba filmmaker and actor, Chief Adedeji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina is dead. The 73-year-old actor, in his lifetime, was well known in the contemporary Yoruba theatre industry. The news of his death was announced by fellow actor, Saidi Balogun, via his Instagram handle (@SaidiBalogun), on Thursday night. He posted Olofa…