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WEBFG to create disaster relief fund, says Tinubu. President Bola Tinubu on Monday said the Federal Government would create a disaster relief fund to assist Nigerian citizens impacted by floods and other disasters. POLITICS 17 hours ago.
Shettima arrives New York for 79th UNGA — NEWSVERGE
WEB16 hours ago · September 23, 2024. By. Salisu Sani-idris. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office of The Vice President), made …
Over 25,000 migrants arrive in UK — NEWSVERGE
WEB16 hours ago · No fewer than 25,000 undocumented migrants have arrived in the United Kingdom via the English Channel since the beginning of 2024. The UK Governmen made the disclosure, citing Home Office data. It said that 1,519 migrants crossed the channel from Sept. 16 to Sept. 22. In total, 25,052 undocumented migrants arrived in the UK from […]
FG offers 3 bonds valued at N150bn for subscription
WEB16 hours ago · The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has offered three FGN bonds valued at N150 billion for subscription at N1,000 per unit. According to a statement by the DMO on Monday, the first offer is an April 2029 FGN bond valued at N70 billion at an interest rate of 19.30 per cent per annum (five-year) re-opening.
CNG saves 70% in vehicle maintenance – Experts — NEWSVERGE
WEB16 hours ago · September 23, 2024. By. Gabriel Agbeja. Some Automobile Experts have said that cars using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) save 70 per cent in maintenance and running expenses compared to those running on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) They made the assertion during separate interviews with our reporter in Abuja. Speaking on the benefits of converting ...
Enugu polls: PDP sweeps all 260 ward councillorship seats
WEB3 hours ago · The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won all the 260 political ward councillorship seats in the 17 Local Government Areas in Enugu State during the council polls held on Saturday. Prof. Christian Ngwu, the Chairman of Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), stated this while declaring the results on Monday in Enugu. Ngwu said the commission […]
Court dismisses suit seeking Ganduje’s sack as APC chairman
WEB16 hours ago · September 23, 2024. By. Taiye Agbaje. A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the suit seeking the removal of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’d National Chairman. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, dismissed the suit on the ground that the plaintiff, the …
Vandals destroy TCN tower along 330kV Gombe-Damaturu …
WEB16 hours ago · The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says its tower T372, along Gombe -Damaturu-Maiduguri 330 Kilovolt (kV) transmission line was brought down by vandals on Saturday at about 1:44am. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager Public Affairs, said this in a statement in Abuja on Monday. Mbah said that the development had thrown the whole of […]
US-Africa command head advances US-Nigeria cooperation
WEBJan 12, 2024 · Langley reaffirmed the United States’ long-standing cooperation with Nigeria, which has the largest population, economy, and democracy in Africa. “Cooperation and training between the U.S. and Nigerian militaries is vital in addressing the evolving security landscape in West Africa and advancing common interests,” Langley said. “This ...
Three African start-ups valued at $1bn founded by young …
WEBOctober 26, 2021. By. Temitope Ponle. Mr Asue Ighodalo, Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), has said that three out of four digital start-ups, valued in excess of one billion dollars, were founded by young Nigerian entrepreneurs. Ighodalo said this in his opening remarks at the 27th Nigerian Economic Summit on Monday in Abuja.