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REPORT: Siemens says Nigeria power infrastructure revamp delayed by five years
…sees project being completed in 2030 due to Covid disruptions …company is rebuilding Nigeria’s power transmission system Siemens Energy AG expects to complete an overhaul of Nigeria’s dilapidated power infrastructure five years later than originally planned, due to delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The German engineering company, which was contracted by Africa’s most populous nation four years ago to…
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Hard but necessary reforms imperative to ramp up tax revenues — Nami
For Nigeria to attain optimum tax revenue collection capacity across the federal, states and local government tax authorities, the country must make hard but necessary reforms that would yield long term benefits. This was the position stated by the Chairman of the Joint Tax Board (JTB), Mr. Muhammad Nami, who is also the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue…
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Senate in rowdy session over motion to step down Keyamo’s ministerial nomination
The Senate went into a rowdy session after a constitutional point of order and motion moved by Senator Darlington Nwokocha calling for the screening of Festus Keyamo as minister to be stepped down. The senator representing Abia Central asked that Keyamo’s nomination be stood down over his past attitude towards the National Assembly when he was minister. This was seconded…
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Coup: Italy asks ECOWAS to extend Niger ultimatum over military invasion
Italy has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to extend its deadline for the reinstatement of Niger’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani gave the advice in an interview published on Monday. “The only way is the diplomatic one. I hope that the ultimatum of the Economic Community of West African States, which expired…
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World Cup: Super Falcons lose 4-2 to England on penalties
The Super Falcons crashed out of the 2023 Women’s World Cup after losing 4-2 to England on penalties in the round of 16 on Monday morning. Both teams failed to find the back of the net in 90 minutes of normal time and another 30 minutes of extra time, forcing the game to penalties. England were reduced to 10 players…
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Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat
Niger’s junta leaders were cheered by thousands of supporters at a defiant rally in Niamey on Sunday Niger’s coup leaders have closed the country’s airspace until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from their neighbours. Flight tracking website Flightradar24 is showing that there are currently no aircraft in Niger’s skies. The West African group of countries, Ecowas, had…
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Ogun, Akwa Ibom win Aketi Bowl Trophy
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to utilising sports as a platform for youth growth, learning, and lasting connections. Speaking at the finals of Season 2 of the Nigerian Secondary School Flag Football League (NSSFF) competition, tagged “Aketi Bowl,” held at the Akure Stadium over the weekend, Governor Akeredolu emphasised the importance of sports in…
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Democracy best for Nigeria, COAS tells commissioned Army cadets
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Nigerian Army (NA) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has declared that ‘the only thing better than democracy for Nigeria in this modern era, is more democracy’. The Army Chief made the declaration today Saturday 5 August 2023, while addressing Officer Cadets at the Passing Out Parade and Commissioning cum Oath Taking Ceremony for Executive Commission…
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There is no good road to Niger, By Dare Babarinsa
Niger Republic has nothing to offer Nigeria, but trouble. It is one of the largest countries in the world and one of the poorest. Recently, an ambitious commander of the presidential guard seized power, imprisoned the President and incited the population to riot against their own elected leaders. Good drama to enliven the lives of the ordinary people in Niamey…
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Army assures Nigerian Navy of further collaboration
The Nigerian Army (NA) has assured that it will continue to work and synergize with sister services and other security agencies with a view to maintaining peace and security within the 81 Division Area of Responsibility. The pledge was made on Saturday by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division NA, Major General Muhammed Usman when the Flag Officer Commanding…
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