Naira holds strong against the pound post-CBN rate slash
The naira maintained its bullish momentum against the British pound despite the recent interest-rate cut by Nigeria's Central Bank.
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IGR: Ikeja Council extends Computer Village compliance deadline
By Shekinah Ijile LAGOS — Ikeja Local Government has extended the deadline for its ongoing revenue mobilisation and compliance exercise in Computer Village, giving traders and business owners additional time to settle outstanding council obligations. The exercise has now been ext...
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Police list three legal reasons to use dealership number plates
The Ogun State Police Command has listed three legal situations for using dealership number plates, warning motorists against using them for private activi Read More: https://punchng.com/police-list-three-legal-reasons-to-use-dealership-number-plates/...
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Shettima tasks Nigerians in US with backing Tinubu’s economic reforms
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians in the diaspora, especially those in the United States, to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration in its efforts to transform the country’s economic fortunes. He said the adm...
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No nation can reach full potential without gender inclusion — Bamidele
Describes inclusion as strategic investment, not favour Says inclusion goes beyond women’s presence in institutions By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, APC, Ekiti Central, has said no nation can meaningfully realise its full potential when a sig...
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PHOTOS: Davido shares moments with Dangote at Times Square, New York
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared photos from his recent meeting with businessman Aliko Dangote in New York, where the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals’ Initial Public Offering featured on a Nasdaq digital billboard in Times Square...
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SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Nigeria’s methane problem
Lax enforcement is undercutting Nigeria’s emissions targets as oil and gas companies continue to flare gas. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Nigeria’s methane problem appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Truck crushes okada passenger on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
By Ogochukw Agha A yet-to-be-identified adult male passenger on a motorcycle was killed, on Wednesday, after a sand-laden tipper truck collided with the motorcycle at Ilasa Bus Stop, inward Mile 2, on the Oshodi/ Apapa expressway, Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agenc...
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Retirement security begins on the job, not at retirement — Faleye
—Says NSITF now covers 7.8m workers; claim processing time cut to 10 days By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA– THE Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF),Oluwaseun Faleye, on Thursday said that individual efforts in retirement planning c...
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NIPCO plans $3bn gas project, eyes indigenous construction
NIPCO Group has announced plans to develop a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas project in Nigeria, estimated to cost over $3bn with a 3m tonnes capacity. Read More: https://punchng.com/nipco-plans-3bn-gas-project-eyes-indigenous-construction/...
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Lagos moves to restore order in trucking business
By Godwin Oritse LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to restore compliance, safety and orderly operations in the trucking business, particularly along major maritime corridors in the state. The Lagos State Truck and Cargo Operators Committee (LASTCOC) conse...