Debtors: States owe FIRS N41bn tax – NEC
The National Economic Council (NEC) says states are owing the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) N41 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT).
Governor Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State,…
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Spain beat Nigeria 2-1 to advance to first-ever semi-finals
Spain booked their spot in the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in France on Thursday after a 2-1 defeat of Nigeria’s Falconets.
First half goals from Aitana…
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Nestlé Nigeria celebrates Youth Day: Creating opportunities for youth
Nestle Nigeria says that “with one of the youngest populations in the world, Nigeria needs to positively harness the resourcefulness and ingenuity of over 50 per cent its…
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7 failed banks: Ghana to prosecute officials
Governor, Bank of Ghana, Dr Addison
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) Thursday announced it will prosecute those whose actions led to the collapse of seven indigenous banks in the country.…
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FCT Minister inaugurates 11-member MSMEs Council
FCT Minister Muhammad Bello
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, on Thursday in Abuja inaugurated an 11-member Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…
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Eld-el-Kabir celebration: NSCDC deploys 2,500 personnel in Oyo State—Official
The Oyo State Command of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed 2,500 personnel to parts of the state to ensure peace and security during the…
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SSS appoints first spokesperson in 3 years
The State Security Service has appointed its first spokesperson in three years.
The SSS, also called DSS, announced the appointment of P.N. Afunanya in a statement sent to…
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Estu Nupe lauds INEC for extending the deadline for continuous voter registration
Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yayaha Abubakar
The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on Thursday lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for extending the Continuous Voter…
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Bye soul queen: Aretha Franklin, dies aged 76
Aretha Franklin's music moved millions of people and sound-tracked social change over five decade. Photo: Getty images
Aretha Franklin, the "queen of soul" known for hits like…
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After 2 years: Detained Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri freed at last
Abiri laughs last
Jones Abiri, the Nigerian journalist detained for over two years has been released.
The journalist was released on Wednesday evening after he met his bail…
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France soars to No. 1 in latest FIFA ranking, Nigeria No.49
France are now ranked No. 1 by FIFA. Above France’s keeper Hugo Lloris with the World Cup on arrival in Paris on 16 July
*Nigeria drops from 48 to 49
France climbed today to the…
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How Boko Haram is funded – UN
Boko Haram Commander, Abubakar Shekau in latest video
The predominance of the cash economy is a major factor fuelling the nefarious activities of the Boko Haram and other terrorist…
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Glo unveils new product to mark 15th anniversary
Nigeria’s first indigenous telecommunications network, Globacom, on Wednesday introduced 125 per cent free data for all subscribers to mark its 15th anniversary.
Unveiling the…
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Nigerian Navy appoints new principal staff officers, flag officers commanding
The Nigerian Navy has appointed new Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) and Flag Officers Commanding (FOCs) to head various Commands in the country.
Commodore Ayo Olugbode, the…
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Putin to be surprise guest at Austria minister's wedding
Ms Kneissl (left) invited Mr Putin (2nd left) to attend her wedding during his visit to Austria earlier this year, Russian officials say.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will be a…
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Why single Nigerian women battle to rent homes
Yinka Oladiran says landlords expect a woman to be accompanied by a man. Duru Azubuike/Duru Studios
Many landlords in Nigeria suspect single women of being prostitutes, making it…
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