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President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, has said that Nigeria needs to evolve a more effective tariff structure in order to achieve steady electricity supply.

AfDB: Nigeria needs cost effective tariff

Two women jailed for improper dressing

South African military personnel have been dispatched to help rescue and evacuation efforts [Themba Hadebe-AP file]

South Africa floods death toll rises to 51

Tor Tiv condemns communal clashes in Benue

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Chelsea Italian head coach, Maurizio Sarri - AFP PHOTO - Oli SCARFF

Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri charged with misconduct following sending-off against Burnley

All Progressives Congress (APC) Nigeria

National Assembly leadership: Plateau APC lawmakers-elect endorse party decision

Manchester City midfielder David Silva has claimed that local rivals Manchester United have 'huge respect' for them now as their roles have been reversed.

David Silva: Manchester United have enormous respect for us now

Stephanie Frappart

Stephanie Frappart first woman to referee Ligue 1 match

Expert: Educational, cultural reforms will combat terrorism in Africa

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, has said that Nigeria needs to evolve a more effective tariff structure in order to achieve steady electricity supply.

AfDB: Nigeria needs cost effective tariff

Manchester United are weighing up a summer move for PSG defender Thomas Meunier as they seek to upgrade their right-back options for next season.

Thomas Meunier: I’ve never hid Premier League desire

business

FILE PHOTO- An MTN starter kit pack on display at a retail stand in Abuja, Nigeria November 17, 2015. REUTERS-Afolabi Sotunde-File Photo

MTN Nigeria converts to public company ahead of NSE...

Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, says the federal government is working on a policy that will limit the number of children a woman can give birth to.

Minister: Nigeria’s debt still low, no removal of fuel...

Olam offers N130 billion to acquire Dangote Flour Mill

Expert seeks increased awareness on multi-fund investment structure

national assembly abuja

Experts: Delay in passing 2019 budget will cause inflation, affect GDP

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has started marketing a five-year dollar sukuk, or Islamic bond, a document issued by one of the banks showed.

IsDB invests $50 million in IFFIm’s private Sukuk placement

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced resumption of flight operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja new terminal hours after a fire scare on Saturday.

Abuja airport: Operation resumes in new terminal after fire scare

All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Niger State, on Saturday, urged the Federal Government to put the right structures in place before banning importation of tomato paste into the country.

AFAN: Ban on importation of tomato paste will fail without necessary...

nigeria

Adamawa speaker lauds President Buhari for quick intervention in...

Senator Wamakko attends Muslim World League Ramadan meeting in Saudi Arabia

Expert: Educational, cultural reforms will combat terrorism in Africa

AfDB: Nigeria needs cost effective tariff

Governor Wike gets Rivers Assembly’s approval to suspend 12 council chiefs

africa

South African military personnel have been dispatched to help rescue and evacuation efforts [Themba Hadebe-AP file]

South Africa floods death toll rises to 51

Senator-elect Orji Kalu visits Thabo Mbeki, seeks greater diplomatic ties between Nigeria, South Africa

Interpol rescues dozens of child slaves from markets in West Africa

Sudan’s army says holding talks with all political forces

Egypt’s Abdul Fattah al-Sisi could rule until 2030 as constitutional changes backed

world

(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 19, 2019 A recent but undated handout picture released by Lyra McKee’s family via the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on April 19, 2019 shows journalist and author Lyra McKee posing for a photograph. – The killing of journalist Lyra McKee in Derry on April 18, 2019 marked the latest upsurge of violence in Northern Ireland — where fears grow that a fragile and hard-won peace is increasingly at risk. (Photo by HO / POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND (PSNI) / AFP) /

Funeral for young journalist shot dead in Northern Ireland

Kim Jong Un in Russia ahead of Viladimir Putin summit

Donald Trump complains to Twitter chief about losing followers

US bigger killer of Afghan civilians than Taliban

Hong Kong jails 2 professors, 2 other protesters

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Chelsea Italian head coach, Maurizio Sarri - AFP PHOTO - Oli SCARFF

Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri charged with misconduct following sending-off against...

Manchester City midfielder David Silva has claimed that local rivals Manchester United have 'huge respect' for them now as their roles have been reversed.

David Silva: Manchester United have enormous respect for us...

Stephanie Frappart

Stephanie Frappart first woman to referee Ligue 1 match

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah withdraws from Egypt squad amid injury concern

Mo Salah calls for better treatment of women in Muslim world

Two-time champions, Golden Eaglets of Nigeria finished as winners of Group A of the ongoing Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Tanzania after forcing Uganda to a 1-1 draw at the Chamazi Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Saturday.

U17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets tackle Guinea in fierce semifinal duel

Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Alexandre Lacazette

Ainsley Maitland-Niles: Europa run helping Arsenal’s top four bid

Phil Foden celebrates after scoring for Manchester City

Phil Foden nets first league goal as Tottenham fail to dent...

Super Falcons Thomas Dennerby

Super Falcons coach reveals women’s World Cup strategy

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Afropop sensation, Tosin Ajibade aka Mr Eazi had the crowd swaying to his debut performance at Coachella on Saturday night.

Mr Eazi delivers thrilling performance at Coachella

Burna Boy makes unforgettable Coachella debut

Queen Moremi musical coming in Easter

Nigerian poets honoured as Korea marks centenary of independence movement

Appeal Court strikes out motion setting aside gazette on approval of 48 Obas in Oyo

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Toke Makinwa

Toke Makinwa: Why I never watch my own movies,...

Nollywood producers, distributors advised to shun films that debase societal values

Game of Thrones fans fired up for final season

Award winning filmmaker X-rays Lagosians in new film ‘Lagos: Sex, Lies and Traffic’

Three Nollywood films for screening in US

people

Baba De Baba

Comedian warns celebrities to desist from fake lifestyles

Teddy A sends emotional message to Bambam at 30

Pop singer Adele parts with husband

Veteran actor Baba Suwe in US for medical treatment

Toke Makinwa: Why I never watch my own movies, TV shows

technology

Signs are displayed at the Huawei stand at the Shanghai Auto Show in Shanghai on April 17, 2019. (Photo by GREG BAKER - AFP)

British premier approves Huawei role in 5G network

FILE PHOTO- An MTN starter kit pack on display at a retail stand in Abuja, Nigeria November 17, 2015. REUTERS-Afolabi Sotunde-File Photo

MTN Nigeria converts to public company ahead of NSE...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says a total of 95.7 million SIM cards being used by subscribers were not properly registered.

NCC: SIM registration of 95.7 million subscribers invalid

10 million Euros for new malaria drug

Jennifer Newstead

Jennifer Newstead named new Facebook general counsel

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Samsung delays Galaxy Fold launch after early display issues

Huawei

Huawei claims ‘world’s first’ 5G hardware for automotive industry

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says a total of 95.7 million SIM cards being used by subscribers were not properly registered.

NCC: SIM registration of 95.7 million subscribers invalid

opinion

On the making of a People’s Constitution

Corruption may end in Nigeria this year!

Nigeria will not survive the 2019 presidential election

The people’s revolt in Algeria and Sudan

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, who disclosed this when he addressed State House correspondents in Abuja on Sunday, said the order was part of measures to check banditry in the state.

We must assure Nigerians of their safety, security without excuses