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Evans: Prosecution closes case in alleged billionaire kidnapper's trial
"Another week later the same man called me and demanded $2 million for his release. I shouted because I have never seen that kind of money before." The post Evans: Prosecution closes case in alleged billionaire kidnapper's trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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MAPOLY lecturers lament unpaid salaries, absence of governing council
The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Yemi Ajibola, said the lecturers should be thankful adding that, if not for the governor’s intervention they would have been thrown into the labour
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How Federal Medical Centre paid N229 million to “ghost workers”, diverted N8.3 billion — Audit report
The office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, in the 2019 report, said these financial offences could translate to loss of government funds and/or diversion of public
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Popular cryptocurrency Floki to build State of The Art School in Nigeria
Floki sets itself apart from other cryptocurrencies not only because of its unique PlayToEarn NFT gaming metaverse but also because of its charitable projects, beneficial to everyday people in
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CBN endorses appointment of Abdullahi as new FBN Holdings chairman
Until last February the director and head of CBN’s Banking Supervision unit, Mr Abdullahi has varied experience in bank crisis resolution, financial regulation as well as academia aside from being an
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Nigerian weightlifters return home with nine medals
The Nigerian lifters won four out of the 10 gold medals at the Commonwealth qualifiers The post Nigerian weightlifters return home with nine medals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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It's official! Actors Abdulateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade wed in style (Photos)
The lovers, who are in the habit of rocking matching outfits, kept their affair under wraps for almost three years. The post It's official! Actors Abdulateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade wed in style (Photos) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Adegoke, Brume wins Athlete of the Year awards
Both athletes had a good outing at the Tokyo Olympics. The post Adegoke, Brume wins Athlete of the Year awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Apart from N40bn annual budget, INEC wants N305bn to conduct 2023 elections
INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, says the proposed N305 billion is different from the N40 billion yearly budget of the electoral body. The post Apart from N40bn annual budget, INEC wants N305bn to conduct 2023 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian state passes child protection bill but declines to regulate age for marriage
The lawmaker said any provision in the bill that was in contrast to Islamic principles and law, the culture of the Hausa, Fulani people was erased. The post Nigerian state passes child protection bill but declines to regulate age for marriage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Insecurity: 32 persons killed by non-state actors across Nigeria last week
A review of the figure for last week shows a decline of less than 50 per cent when compared to the previous week when 69 persons were killed. The post Insecurity: 32 persons killed by non-state actors across Nigeria last week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Christmas: Nigerian govt declares public holidays
The government declares holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day. The post Christmas: Nigerian govt declares public holidays appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Jigawa assembly passes Child Rights Bill, expunges age limit for marriage
Nigeria adopted the Child Rights Act in 2003 to domesticate the International Convention on the Rights of a Child. The post Jigawa assembly passes Child Rights Bill, expunges age limit for marriage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Hockey: Federation invites 60 players to camp for Africa Cup of Nations
Baba Ndana Abdullahi will be in charge of the coaching crew. The post Hockey: Federation invites 60 players to camp for Africa Cup of Nations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lawyer sues Gov Abiodun over Ogun #EndSARS Report
"The report was submitted about four months ago and has since been shrouded in secrecy.” The post Lawyer sues Gov Abiodun over Ogun #EndSARS Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Jigawa gov signs child protection, 2022 appropriation bills into law
The child protection and the 2022 appropriation bills were passed by the Jigawa State House of Assembly on Tuesday. The post Jigawa gov signs child protection, 2022 appropriation bills into law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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51 Nigeria-listed companies fail to pay dividends in at least five years
Beer-maker Champion Breweries last paid a dividend in 1986, Golden Guinea Breweries 1997, Livestock Feeds 2001 and Union Dicon 2001. The post 51 Nigeria-listed companies fail to pay dividends in at least five years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Dark clouds, By Wole Olaoye
Every state in Nigeria should have its own ‘Amotekun’. That ought to be clear now to anyone desirous of ending the carnage by an assortment of violent gangs in the northern states. Before the creation of Amotekun, bandits and kidnappers were running riot in the Southwest, killing people at will and
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Audit report knocks FIRS over questionable payments, other irregularities
The tax body raised payment vouchers totaling N138.5 million that were not supported with relevant documents in violation of extant rules. The post Audit report knocks FIRS over questionable payments, other irregularities appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: Nigeria records one death, 404 new infections Sunday
The new confirmed cases raised Nigeria’s infection toll to 223,887 cases, the fatality now stands at 2,985. The post COVID-19: Nigeria records one death, 404 new infections Sunday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Amidst Colombia’s economic growth, experts fear some global risks
The Colombian market still emerged strongly from all sorts of unrest and other types of marketing risks. The post Amidst Colombia’s economic growth, experts fear some global risks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Naira stable at official market
The currency strengthened at the parallel market. The post Naira stable at official market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Osun Assembly passes N129.7bn 2022 appropriation bill
The 2022 budget christened “Budget of Sustainable Development” is N19 billion higher than that of the 2021 budget christened “Budget of Providence”. The post Osun Assembly passes N129.7bn 2022 appropriation bill appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian stocks close flat as trade volume falls 30%
A total of 142.2 million shares worth N2.5 billion were traded in 3,749 deals. The post Nigerian stocks close flat as trade volume falls 30% appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Larger fine needed - Barbados Today
Not enough! That’s the response of Government senator Dr. Lynette Holder to the proposed $50,000 fine for any credit bureau that breaches the confidentiality of its clients. During her presentation today during debate on the Fair Credit Reporting Bill, 2021, Holder maintained the fine should be
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Electoral Bill: PTCIJ, YIAGA, others ask NASS to resolve logjam in 30 days
President Muhammadu Buhari had in a letter to the two chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday declined assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The post Electoral Bill: PTCIJ, YIAGA, others ask NASS to resolve logjam in 30 days appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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COVID-19: WHO approves new vaccine for emergency use
This brings to nine the number of immunisations approved to fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The post COVID-19: WHO approves new vaccine for emergency use appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ex-South African President Zuma granted leave to appeal imprisonment ruling
The former president, who will remain on medical parole, was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment by the Constitutional Court. The post Ex-South African President Zuma granted leave to appeal imprisonment ruling appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CBN wheat programme targets $2 billion in FOREX savings
According to the CBN, the programme will benefit over 150,000 farmers and would be implemented in 15 states of the federation for a start. The post CBN wheat programme targets $2 billion in FOREX savings appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian stocks plunge deeper on investors’ waning risk appetite
MTNN, Nigeria’s biggest public company by revenue, together with FBN Holdings and Zenith steered the fall. The post Nigerian stocks plunge deeper on investors’ waning risk appetite appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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