Israel knocks Gaza communications as protesters call for ceasefire
thIsrael knocked out communications and created a near-blackout of information by striking targets in the Gaza Strip with stepped-up bombardment and artillery fire
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New DG urges staff to reposition VON
By Our Correspondent The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Mr Jibrin Ndace, has sought the support of the station’s staff to reposition it
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Otedola donates N1b to Augustine University
By Our Correspondent Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Mr Femi Otedola, has donated N1 billion to management and students of Augustine University, Ilara-Epe,
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NGSG earmarks N3.5b to boost green economy
From Our Correspondent The Niger State Government has set aside N3.5 billion to establish a state Agric Development Fund as incentives for youths
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Oil & Gas
FG establishes 7 CNG conversion centres
From Our Correspondent The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative Steering Committee, on Friday, said seven CNG conversion centres have been established in
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TeleCom
3 tech hubs win N30m in 2023 Tech Innovation contest
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Three tech solution hubs have emerged winners of the 2023 Talent Hunt Research through Hackathon organised by the Nigerian Communication
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Ministry releases names of 7,028 dead Palestinians
The Palestinian Health Ministry, on Thursday, released the names of 7,028 people who died in the Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip.
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Take heart, it’s Tinubu’s turn – Speaker Abbas
From Our Correspondent The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called on opposition parties to lend their support to President
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AU advocates blocking illicit finances to boost Africa’s growth
The African Union (AU) has emphasised that addressing the issue of illicit financial outflows from the continent is crucial for expediting progress toward
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Politics
Presidential Election: Apex Court dismisses Atiku’s appeal
From Our Correspondent The Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed the appeal by former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku