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UNECA calls for diversification of economies
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has called on African governments to pay attention to the diversification of their economies to prevent the effect of unprecedented situations such as COVID-19.
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Governor Ikpeazu: Senator Abaribe a fearless advocate of justice
Gov Okezie Ikpeazu has described the Senate Minority Leader and senator representing Abia South, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, as “a fearless advocate of justice and egalitarianism”.
FRSC boss: How we’re bringing sanity back to Lagos roads
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Lagos State Command says its continuous capacity building programmes for drivers have brought a lot of improvement on the traffic situation on roads in the state.
Ex-VC: Why appointment of UI vice chancellors is always problematic
The immediate past Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Idowu Olayinka, said the UI VC selection process had always been marred with conflicts of interest that had made the process tough and competitive from time immemorial.
Zamfara government negotiating with bandits for abducted schoolgirls safe return – source
Authorities in Zamfara are holding negotiations for the release of 317 schoolgirls kidnapped by criminal gangs last week, sources familiar with the talks said Monday.
Liverpool get triple injury boost ahead Chelsea clash
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Alisson Becker, Fabinho and Diogo Jota could all feature against Chelsea on Thursday.
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Police arrest three ‘kidnappers’ in Adamawa
The Police Command in Adamawa says it has arrested three suspected kidnappers, recovered weapons and others items from them.
Oluwo: Insecurity in Nigeria is perennial problem
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi said insecurity in Nigeria is a perrenial challenge which requires a linear process to be tamed.
NADDC: Nigerian government attracted over $1 billion investment in automobile industry in 2019
This was disclosed by the Director General of National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Jelani Aliyu at the opening of a two-day investigative hearing held at the instance of the Ad-hoc Committee into the financial budgetary approvals and multilateral donation on skills acquisition and related programs of federal government and its agencies, chaired by Hon. Victor Akinjo.
Oyo governor asks PDP NWC to call national legal adviser to order
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, asked the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party to call its National Legal Adviser to order to ensure rancour-free zonal congresses in the party.
FMDQ Exchange admits Parthian Partners N20 billion commercial paper
The FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited has announced the registration of the Parthian Partners Limited ₦20.00 billion Commercial Paper (CP) Programme to its platform.