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The Central Bank of Nigeria has activated one of its core functions which is the management of the currency, after a 17-years inactivity on that front. I have traced the history of how Nigeria has managed her currency since we had our own – the Nigerian Pound – in 1959. That first currency was is
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Court nullifies Osun LG elections
The Court says conduct of the elections contravenes Sections 29 & 32 of the Electoral Act, 2022. The post Court nullifies Osun LG elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian govt trains 37,000 teachers ahead of History reintroduction in schools’ curriculum
Stakeholders have intensified calls for the government to re-introduce the subject into the nation’s education curriculum since its removal in the 2009/2010 academic session. The post Nigerian govt trains 37,000 teachers ahead of History reintroduction in schools’ curriculum appeared first on P
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Access Bank disowns fake news on association with cryptocurrency platform
A statement by the Bank’s management dissociated the financial institution from the information pushed out by a fictitious webpage The post Access Bank disowns fake news on association with cryptocurrency platform appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Over a billion barrels of oil found in northern Nigeria, Buhari says as drilling starts
The president says the country also found 500 billion cubic feet of gas within the Kolmani area of Gombe and Bauchi, and has attracted $3 billion investment already. The post Over a billion barrels of oil found in northern Nigeria, Buhari says as drilling starts appeared first on Premium Times
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Nigeria’s debt management office announces N100 billion Sukuk bond
The DMO advised interested investors to contact Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited, Vetiva Capital Management Limited and Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited for issuance The post Nigeria’s debt management office announces N100 billion Sukuk bond appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Family Planning: Nigeria lagging behind in achieving SDGs -- Gynaecologists
The experts said only 22 per cent of women in Nigeria are using any method of Family Planning (FP) The post Family Planning: Nigeria lagging behind in achieving SDGs - Gynaecologists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How five students killed colleague in Sokoto
The five students have been dismissed from the school after killing Lukman, who they accused of stealing their mobile phone. The post How five students killed colleague in Sokoto appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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HIV/AIDS: Nigeria records decline in new infections -- Official
Mr Aliyu said the development is an indication that Nigeria will meet the United Nations target of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030. The post HIV/AIDS: Nigeria records decline in new infections - Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria won't know peace until Nnamdi Kanu’s release - Actress, Rita Edochie
Rita Edochie says the continuous detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will keep dividing Nigeria. The post Nigeria won't know peace until Nnamdi Kanu’s release - Actress, Rita Edochie appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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ANALYSIS: How feasible are CAN’s 11-point demands to Tinubu, others?
The demands include the creation of state police or fully decentralised police authority; as well as the clear and unambiguous religious neutrality of the Nigerian state. The post ANALYSIS: How feasible are CAN’s 11-point demands to Tinubu, others? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PROFILE: Nigeria's newest governor Ademola Adeleke and his promises to Osun people
Ademola Adeleke who has now been sworn in as the sixth governor of the 29-year-old state will be piloting the affairs of the state for the next four years. The post PROFILE: Nigeria's newest governor Ademola Adeleke and his promises to Osun people appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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WHO says 40 million children susceptible to measles
The report warned that measles anywhere is a threat everywhere, noting that the virus can quickly spread to multiple communities and across international borders. The post WHO says 40 million children susceptible to measles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Soludo and Obi: The crux of the matter, By Ugoji Egbujo
This is the eve of a war. Obi will like to demonstrate clout by defeating Soludo roundly in Anambra local elections. He has to. Soludo wants to consolidate power and run for re-election later. Without a political agreement, Soludo cannot become Obidient. He is not suicidal. Obi has been to Port H
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Over 130 Reps not returning after 2023 polls – Official
The official said the number may be more because the 130 members are those who lost in the primary elections of their parties and would not stand in the 25 February National Assembly election. The post Over 130 Reps not returning after 2023 polls – Official appeared first on Premium Times Niger
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Ede in joyous mood ahead of Adeleke's inauguration
“We see the inauguration as our own and we are set to celebrate the day just like Sallah and Christmas,” a resident of Ademola Adeleke's hometown said. The post Ede in joyous mood ahead of Adeleke's inauguration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Half Salary: OAU lecturers protest in Ile-Ife
ASUU members on Wednesday marched around the OAU premises after their monthly congress. The post Half Salary: OAU lecturers protest in Ile-Ife appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Naira slips against dollar at official, black markets
Currency dealers in Abuja said they bought a dollar for N770.00 and sold at N773.00 and above on Wednesday, as against N765.00 it traded on Tuesday. The post Naira slips against dollar at official, black markets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lawmaker asks Senate to reject Buhari's NDDC nominee
The current nominee, Mr Ogunmola, whose nomination is generating controversy, according to the lawmaker, is from the same Owo LGA as the one rejected by the Senate in 2016 for the same reasons. The post Lawmaker asks Senate to reject Buhari's NDDC nominee appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria
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Germany 1-1 Spain: Fullkrug equaliser gives Germany a Qatar 2022 World Cup lifeline
Germany needed an equaliser seven minutes from time on Sunday to stay alive in Group E with the deciding matches coming up on Thursday The post Germany 1-1 Spain: Fullkrug equaliser gives Germany a Qatar 2022 World Cup lifeline appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Women matter too: A response to the vituperations of Babachir Lawal, By Kemi Asekun
However, this begs the question, when will women start to matter enough in politics to people like Mr Babachir Lawal and his cohorts? When will women be factored into the permutations and combinations of political machinations as wives as partners? When? This is 2022 and Mr Babachir makes all his
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Town Hall Meeting: Again, Tinubu shuns invitation, says organisers unprofessional, reckless
“We are surprised that the TV station listed our candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a participant, when there was no prior consultation with him and his aides and no consent of the candidate obtained for the advertisement.” The post Town Hall Meeting: Again, Tinubu shuns invitation, says
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What Jonathan told PDP members who wanted me sacked - Mike Igini
The former INEC RE, Mike Igini, said members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) pressured former President Goodluck Jonathan to sack him because he stood against illegal substitution of candidates in Cross River State. The post What Jonathan told PDP members who wanted me sacked - Mike Igini
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Court fixes date for judgment on Ogun PDP governorship ticket tussle
Jimi Lawal had filed the suit against the emergence of Oladipupo Adebutu as the Ogun State governorship candidate from the PDP’s 25 May primary election. The post Court fixes date for judgment on Ogun PDP governorship ticket tussle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How to self-exclude from gambling operators outside Nigeria
The software is available for all platforms you can imagine. It will run perfectly well on iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac. The post How to self-exclude from gambling operators outside Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Black Stars not thinking of revenge against Uruguay - Coach Addo
Ghana’s Black Stars need a win to stay in contention for getting to the next round when they face South Korea on Monday at the Education City Stadium. The post Black Stars not thinking of revenge against Uruguay - Coach Addo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Adeleke issues six Executive Orders, sacks hundreds of Osun workers employed by Oyetola
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2023: Demand by South-east for president morally right, timely – PDP
Some people have expressed the fear that the electoral support for the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the South-east and South-south could jeopardise Mr Atiku’s chances in the election. The post 2023: Demand by South-east for president morally right, timely – PDP appeared fi
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How Zamfara Governor allegedly laundered state funds through cash withdrawals
The Chairman of EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa has since confirmed that three serving state governors were being monitored over their suspected moves to launder stashed billions of naira through the payment of salaries to workers The post How Zamfara Governor allegedly laundered state funds through ca
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Suspected kidnappers arrested with ransom
A secondary school principal, two teachers and a nurse, were last week abducted at Irele- Ekiti, in Ajoni Local Council Development Area of Ekiti State. The post Suspected kidnappers arrested with ransom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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