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5,600 newly recruited teachers to be deployed to public schools- Oyo Govt
The Oyo State Government has said a total of 5,600 newly recruited teachers would be uploaded into its database and ready to be deployed to public basic schools across the state. Speaking in Ibadan, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran said the board has scheduled dates for verification of the newly recruited…
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EFEMS: CBN launches new guidelines for Interbank FX trading
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new guidelines for foreign exchange trading through its Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS), effective November 25, 2024. Dr. Omolara Duke, Director of the Financial Markets Department, signed the directive to improve transparency, efficiency, and compliance in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. Key highlights of the new guidelines include: Trading Requirements: The CBN…
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I won’t lose sleep over 2026 governorship election – Ekiti Governor
The governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has said he is not worried about the 2026 governorship election in the state. Speaking at the monthly Evening of Praise and Worship at the Jibowu Hall, Government House Ground, Ado-Ekiti on Friday, Oyebanji said his administration remained focused on delivering good governance and fulfilling his promises to the people. Oyebanji disclosed that…
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2027: Atiku, Obi deny presidential bid joint ticket
The camps of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, have denied having discussions for a joint ticket ahead of the 2027 election. Social media were awash with news that the duo may be seeking to work together again after photos of Atiku hosting Obi to a breakfast at his residence…
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Cardoso unveils economic outlook for 2025, pushes for greater economic diversification
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, in his keynote address at the 59th Annual Bankers Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), highlights economic reforms and banking sector resilience over the past year. Cardoso, at the 59th Annual Bankers Dinner of Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) reads riot act…
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Port Harcourt refinery halts operations
The fanfare that greeted the resumption of activities at the Port Harcourt Refining Company on Tuesday may have melted away leaving the hope and expectations of many Nigerians hanging. A visit by Saturday PUNCH to the refinery on Friday revealed that there was no activity on site, as some workers met by our correspondent claimed that the refinery was undergoing…
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PH refinery petroleum products only for NNPCL outlets, says spokesperson
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Wednesday said the petroleum products from the Port Harcourt Refinery Company (PHRC) are exclusively for the oil giant. The products – petrol, diesel and kerosene – are for retail outlets operated by the NNPCL, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said. Production of products resumed at the PHRC in Eleme, Port Harcourt, River…
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Ebonyi Gov orders arrest of 6 health workers for allegedly stealing govt properties
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of Ndukwe Ayansi and five others for allegedly diverting materials meant for the state Ministry of Health. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Monday Uzor, on Sunday, said the governor on his way to inspect ongoing projects sighted a Toyota mini truck loading registers,…
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To my Principal!! By Major GU Bukar, ADC to late COAS, General Lagbaja
Sir, I do not know where to start from, because all my thoughts are that I would in the future be writing your biography, and not epitaph. I first met you 10 years ago, on 1st of December 2014, as my Commanding Officer in 72 Special Forces Battalion. It was then that you started instilling in me the warrior ethos…
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OGSG disowns invitations on screening of Next-of-Kin of deceased pensioners
The Ogun State government has described as false and misleading a notice attributed to the Bureau of State Pension inviting the next-of-kin of deceased pensioners to undergo a screening process. A statement by the Permanent Secretary in the Bureau, Mrs. Arinola Adetayo, stated that the notice, purportedly issued by an unnamed individual, was not authorized by the government. Mrs. Adetayo…
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