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World Bank may approve $500m loan to Nigeria today

Written by on 13 December 2024

According to information obtained from the Washington-based institution, the loan is for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project—Scale Up. It is designed to bridge the gap between rural communities and the broader marketplace, facilitating smoother access to agricultural markets, schools, and hospitals and promoting social cohesion among rural populations. Earlier reports has it that […]

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Court rules on Emefiele’s $4.5bn fraud case Jan 7

Written by on 13 December 2024

Emefiele, along with his co-defendant, Henry Omoile, is facing 26 counts filed by the EFCC before Justice Rahman Oshodi. At Thursday’s hearing, Emefiele’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo ,SAN, argued that the court lacked territorial jurisdiction to hear the case in Lagos. He contended that the alleged offences, including abuse of office, were committed outside the jurisdiction […]

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FG threatens to demolish illegal structures on Lagos shoreline

Written by on 12 December 2024

This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Salisu Haiba. The ultimatum was delivered by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, following his inspection of the Lagos Lagoon Estates and other shoreline fronts. Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, […]

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Kano Governor Reshuffles Cabinet, Sacks Chief Of Staff, Five Commissioners

Written by on 12 December 2024

The announcement was made during a press briefing by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa. According to the statement, the reshuffle is part of Governor Yusuf’s strategy to realign his administration for optimum performance and deliver more dividends of democracy to the people of Kano State. Read Also: Tinubu Sacks Five Ministers, Makes Seven Fresh […]

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Judge Shot Dead In Mexico

Written by on 12 December 2024

Local media identified the slain judge as Edmundo Pinzon, president of the Superior Court of Justice in Guerrero state, saying he was shot at least four times in his car outside an Acapulco courthouse. In October, the mayor of the state capital Chilpancingo was killed and decapitated just days after taking office. Weeks later, armed […]

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Shallipopi accuses record label of exploitation

Written by on 12 December 2024

Popular Nigerian musician Shallipopi has called out Dapper Music over alleged financial exploitation, weeks after announcing his exit from the label. It should be recalled that Shallipopi parted ways from the record label in November 2024. Read Also: Shallipopi parts ways with record label, Dapper Music In a statement released, Shallipopi accused the label of […]

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UCL: Arteta hails Arsenal star after win over Monaco

Written by on 12 December 2024

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has hailed Hale End Academy, Myles Lewis-Skelly following his side’s UEFA Champions League 3-0 win over Monaco. Arteta handed Lewis-Skelly a rare start against Monaco due to injuries in Arsenal’s back. Read Also: There’s nothing Arsenal can do – Arteta Two brace from Bukayo Saka and a goal from Kai Havertz […]

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New study rates vaccine in malaria treatment

Written by on 12 December 2024

The R21 malaria vaccine has been prequalified by the World Health Organisation, offering a cost-effective solution for combating malaria in Africa. According to a study published by 1Day Africa, a global non-profit, the report highlighted that the vaccine’s cost-effectiveness rivals that of insecticide-treated bed nets, long considered a gold standard in malaria prevention. By comparison, […]

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