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Samson Itodo wins Future Awards Young Person of the Year
The `Not too Young to Rule’ sponsor Samson Itodo on Sunday emerged the winner of 2018 Future Awards Young Person of the Year 2018.
Yemi Osinbajo heads to Berlin, to address German business community on Monday
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to address a group of notable German business leaders in Berlin, Germany, on Monday
Presidency: Extension of Batch 1 N-Power scheme has no political undertone
Mr Afolabi Imoukhuede, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to President Muhammadu Buhari on Job Creation, says the extension of the Batch 1 of the N-Power scheme for 200,000 volunteers beyond the November 2018 deadline has no political undertones.
Reuters to sack 3,200 workers by 2020
Thomson Reuters Corp said on Tuesday that it will cut its workforce by 12 per cent by 2020, axing 3,200 jobs, as part of a plan to streamline the business and reduce costs.
Man in court for allegedly defrauding former lover of N5 million
For allegedly defrauding his estranged lover of N5 million on the pretext of investing it in a business, a 35-year-old estate agent, Gbeminiyi Babajide, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.
UNILORIN, Korean university partner on solar energy project
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has opened discussions with Kyungpook National University (KNU), South Korea, on how solar power farm can be established in UNILORIN, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, the Vice-Chancellor of UNILORIN, said on Monday.
Burna Boy, Adesua Etomi, Maraji others make 2018 Future Awards list
Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, actress Adesua Etomi and commedienne, Maraji are among nominees for the 2018 edition of the Future Awards (TFA).
Akinwunmi Ambode: Lagos remains preferred choice for entertainment, leisure
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, on Thursday, said that the state would remain creative to retaining the ranking of being the preferable destination for business, leisure and entertainment in Africa.
Peter Moore: Liverpool owners ‘are in it for the long term’
Liverpool's chief executive Peter Moore has dispelled reports suggesting Fenway Sports Group is entertaining bids for the club.
Google urges business owners to adopt innovations to accelerate businesses
The Product Marketing Manager, Google Nigeria, Tutu Laditan, on Friday urged business owners to adopt disruptive models that would help accelerate their businesses.
Livestock farmers demand soft loans from federal government, banks
A cross-section of livestock farmers in the Federal Capital Territory has appealed to the Federal Government and commercial banks to provide them with soft loans to boost their business.
Police file rape case against Bollywood actor Alok Nath
Indian police said on Wednesday that they had registered a rape case against Bollywood actor Alok Nath, a rare development in India’s burgeoning #MeToo movement, with very few accusations under investigation by the authorities.
Federal government urged to harness energy sector potential
An energy expert, Sam Aiboni, has called for optimal harness of potential in the oil and gas sector of the economy.
2019: US expecting free, fair, credible election in Nigeria – envoy
The United States Consulate General Lagos, F. John Bray, has said that they are looking forward to a free, fair, credible, and non-violent election in Nigeria, in 2019.
Rotimi Amaechi: Federal government, General Electric never signed railway agreement
Nigeria's transportation minister Rotimi Amaechi has said the supposed federal government and General Electric railway concession agreement ended at the negotiation stage.
ASUU Strike: UNIABUJA business operators decry poor sales
Some business operators at the University of Abuja, (UNIABUJA) have decried the adverse effects on their businesses, the continued nationwide strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU).
Revised budget: Gov. Ahmed seeks legislative approval for N156 billion
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara on Tuesday sought the approval of the State House of Assembly for the passage of N156 billion as 2018 revised budget estimates.
Britain’s economy picks up before expected slowdown
Britain’s economy accelerated in the third quarter as higher exports and household spending offset slumping business investment, data showed Friday as the country hopes to imminently seal a Brexit deal.
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Leon Balogun: I’m enjoying my stay at Brighton
Brighton & Hove Albion defender Leon Balogun says he’s relishing his spell at the heart of the Seagulls’ backline, highlighting positives from Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at the Amex Stadium.
Gerard Pique: I’ll retire the day I stop enjoying football
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says he will bring an end to his career as soon as he stops enjoying playing football.
Federal government to allocate one percent of GDP to research, development funding
The Federal Government said it would soon allocate one percent of the national gross domestic product (GDP) to fund research and development in the country.
Saudi Arabia rejects US Senate resolution blaming Mohammed bin Salman for Jamal Khashoggi death
Saudi Arabia on Monday rejected a resolution passed by the US Senate last week, which directly pinned the blame for the murder of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Court begins hearing on Muhammadu Buhari’s impeachment suit today
The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State capital will today (Monday) begin hearing of the impeachment suit filed against President Muhammadu Buhari.
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SDP pulls out of CUPP ahead of 2019 election
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has pulled out of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) it had earlier signed on with 39 other political parties with the aim of presenting a consensus candidate for 2019 presidential election.
Super Eagles star Oghenekaro Etebo gets married in Warri
Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo wedded his lovely spouse, Ebhota Bethel, in a quiet traditional wedding ceremony in Warri, Delta State.
Federal government to allocate one percent of GDP to research, development funding
The Federal Government said it would soon allocate one percent of the national gross domestic product (GDP) to fund research and development in the country.
Olusegun Mimiko: I will work beyond imagination
The immediate past governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, who is also the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, senatorial candidate for Ondo Central Senatorial district for the 2019 polls has reaffirmed his commitment to quality and adequate representation of the district if elected.
Group calls on National Assembly to override Muhammadu Buhari on electoral bill
A Group, the Peter Obi Support Network (POSN), has charged the National Assembly to save the nation’s democracy by immediately overriding President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to sign the amendment of the Electoral Act.