December 22, 2024
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Lagos govt shuts businesses over noise pollution, environmental infractions

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The Lagos State Government has shut down several businesses, including churches, hotels, and entertainment venues, for violating environmental laws, particularly noise pollution regulations. The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency carried out the enforcement across areas like Shomolu, Oniru Victoria Island, Jakande-Lekki, Badore Ajah, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Sangotedo, Ogombo, and Lekki Phase 1. LASEPA disclosed this on…

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UNIZIK lecturer shot dead by car hijackers

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A lecturer from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, identified as Dr Osita Chinedu was on Monday evening shot dead in Awka, Anambra State Capital by persons suspected to be members of a car snatching syndicate. A source around the High Tension area in Aroma, where the incident happened, said the gunmen struggled with the man, ordering…

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Gunmen abduct 25 women, children in Kastina

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At least 25 people consisting mostly of women and children, have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be terrorists in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident which occurred late Sunday night at Ajasa community, also saw several homes ransacked by the hoodlums. A resident of the community who asked not to be…

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Gov Otti approves reconstruction of Omenuko bridge

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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the reconstruction of the long-neglected Omenuko Bridge at Ozuabam in the Arochukwu Local Government Area. The bridge, a critical link between the Abia North and Abia Central Senatorial Zones, has been a safety hazard for decades, endangering the lives of commuters and residents. The bridge’s narrow design has…

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Nigeria, Africa need $74bn for debt servicing – AfDB

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The Vice President and Chief Economist of the African Development Bank, Prof. Kevin Urama, revealed that Nigeria and other African countries need approximately $74 billion for debt servicing this year. This comes amid increasing challenges in accessing affordable liquidity, further straining the financial stability of these nations. Urama disclosed this during his opening remarks at…

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FEC approves 2025 budget proposal, Tinubu to present today

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The Federal Executive Council on Monday, approved the 2025 Budget proposal. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed this after the council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The minister explained that the 2025 framework was based on an oil price benchmark of $75 per barrel, oil…

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Customs impounds nine trucks of smuggled rice

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The Nigeria Customs Service said its operatives have impounded nine trucks loaded with bags of smuggled rice in Ogun state. The comptroller of the federal operations unit zone A, Kola Oladeji, said this on Monday in Lagos. Oladeji said the feat was achieved by customs officers under the FOU zone A, who prevented the smugglers…

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Customs generates over N500m, disrupts fuel smuggling to Cameroon

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The Nigeria Customs Service has dealt a significant blow to petroleum smugglers operating across the country, generating over N500 million in revenue through targeted sting operations under the special task force team, Operation Whirlwind. The operations, described by border analysts as a “clinical crackdown,” have significantly disrupted smuggling networks, particularly in border areas like Adamawa…

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Tinubu renames UniAbuja after Yakubu Gowon

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University. The change of name, which was made public on Monday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, is in honour of Gowon, who served as Nigeria’s military head of state between 1st August 1966 and 29th…

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