The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) is working towards a new era of unity and progress as key figures within the union came together to resolve the longstanding leadership crisis.The reconciliation, led by the vice president of North West, Alhaji Alhassan Haruna (aka 313), alongside the vice president
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A Customs-licensed agent and a purported ally of President Bola Tinubu, Alhaji Ibrahim Egungbohun, has approached the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to refute an allegation that he is a top smuggler.The plaintiff, in the suit filed through his lawyers, Mr. Bola Aidi (SAN), said he was,
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The State of Israel has expressed readiness to build the capacity of Nigerian women and girls in diverse areas of agriculture, science, technology, and textiles, among others.Indications of this development emerged when the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, paid a courtesy visit to the first lady of Nigeria, Senator
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-Uchechukwu Okoroafor,AbujaSenator Mao Arukwe Ohuabunwa's recent attainment of a doctorate degree in Political Science from the esteemed University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), represents a significant milestone not only in his personal academic journey but also in his capacity to contribute meaningfully to the political landscape of Nigeria.Born and raised in
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by Uchechukwu Okoroafor,AbujaThe recent announcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria regarding the introduction of a new 0.5% levy on electronic banking transactions, purportedly for cyber security enhancement, has sparked widespread condemnation and outrage among Nigerians, particularly amidst the backdrop of existing economic hardships and burdens imposed by recent government
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-Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaTroops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly withdrawn from the troubled Okuama community in the Ughelli South local government area of Delta State.With the withdrawal of the troops, the people of Okuama can now return to their homes and begin the process of reintegration and rebuilding their homes
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in Nigeria for a three-day visit.This is their first trip to the country as a couple, and it comes after Prince Harry concluded a brief visit to London, where he told the BBC it had been "great" to be back in the
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On Thursday, Canada’s anti-money laundering agency announced that it had fined cryptocurrency exchange Binance nearly C$6 million ($4.38 million) for violating money laundering and terrorist financing laws.The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) said Binance had failed to register as a foreign money services business with the
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The International Monetary Fund has advised Nigeria to ask global crypto trading platforms to register or obtain licenses to operate in the country, subjecting them to regulatory requirements.This recommendation was made in the IMF’s latest staff report, released on Thursday, following the conclusion of its 2024 Article IV consultation with
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‘Up NEPA’, a documentary that chronicles the lingering challenges of electricity supply in Nigeria, has premiered in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that filmmakers, industry stakeholders, representatives of relevant institutions and electricity consumers were present at the screening of the film on Thursday night
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