Tourism contributes N4.1trn to Lagos GDP — Report

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Tourism sector has contributed N4.1 trillion to the state Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in recent years. The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, disclosed this at the World Tourism Day celebration last weekend, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, disclosed this. Neighbor recounts how woman abused 12 […]

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UNICEF, Nigeria prioritise immunisation in 100 LGs, aiming 15% increase

With 2.3 millionchildrenunimmunised in Nigeria, the United Nations Children, UNICEF, has called for collaboration to accelerate efforts to prioritise immunisation in 100 Local government Areas in Nigeria’s 18 states, saying, “Vaccination essential to children’s health”. Injuries, male colleagues’ attitude almost made me quit welding – Zainab Giwa, Yaba Tech graduate To this end, the Lagos […]

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ExxonMobil-Seplat deal, others to increase Nigeria’s oil output by 21.4% – Experts

By Ediri Ejoh THERE were indications that the conclusion of the $1.28 billion ExxonMobil-Seplat divestment deal and other similar deals in the upstream segment of Nigeria’s oil industry would increase oil output by 21.4 per cent to more than 1.7 million barrels per day, bpd. President Bola Tinubu said yesterday in his independent day national broadcast, that […]

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Stanbic IBTC , MiDA Advisors partner NMRC mortgage refinancing deal

By Peter Egwuatu Stanbic IBTC Capital and MiDA Advisors have joined Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC), in announcing a $228 million blended finance deal for mortgage refinancing in Nigeria.The proceeds will be used to make new loans to eligible primary lending institutions by refinancing or prefinancing qualified mortgage loans to borrowers across Nigeria. According to a […]

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VP Debate: Walz says Iran is closer to nuclear weapon because of Trump; Vance kicks

Tim Walz, the Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate, has criticized ex-President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from former President Barack Obama’s Iran nuclear deal, which he said paved the way for further Iranian nuclear development. “Iran is closer to a nuclear weapon than they were before because of Donald Trump’s fickle leadership,” Walz said.

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Police probe alleged extortion of N150m by officers

By Emma Nnadozie Police authorities in Abuja have commenced investigations into allegations made on tiktok by a Lagos-based land speculator that some of their officers demanded money for the Inspector General of Police, to settle a land case he is involved in at Ibeku-Lekki area of Lagos State. The investigation followed widespread online publication by […]

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#Fearless in October protests: Soldiers, police crack down on protesters in Rivers, Abuja, Kano

By Clifford Ndujihe, Dayo Johnson, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Dan Abia, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Davies Iheamnachor, Bashir Bello & Luminous Jannamike LAGOS — Some protesters against bad governance had a raw deal in the hands of the army, police, other security agents and even political thugs, yesterday, in Rivers, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.As the protesters […]

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150 feared dead in boat mishap in Niger State

No fewer than 150 people are feared dead following a boat mishap in Niger State. The tragedy occurred at the Gbajibo community of the Mokwa Local Government Area around 8:30 p.m. on Monday. The boat, reportedly carrying about 300 passengers, was returning from a Muslim festival when the incident occurred. As of now, 150 passengers […]

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