Latest News in Nigeria Today Friday 12th March 2021
These are the Latest News in Nigeria Today on Friday 12th March 2021 .
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CCT: Sadiya’s message of compassion and hope
By Ifeanyi Mbakogu The headlines of two stories in recent issues of two Nigerian newspapers read thus: “FG empowers 2, 510 women in Abia with N20, 000 each” (VANGUARD); “Dare Commends FG for FG’s Cash Grant for 5, 000 Oyo Women” (THE NATION). On a daily basis, headlines of Nigerian newspapers, such as the twoRead More
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Georgia’s common-sense Woman President
By Owei Lakemfa The world this Monday marked the 2021 International Women’s Day with the traditional elite emphasis on women getting more leadership positions and not necessarily what they do in power or with power. A case which deserves attention is Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili who transformed from being the French Ambassador in GeorgiaRead More
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Breaking: Petrol to sell for N212.61 per litre in March, says PPPRA
By Michael Eboh The Federal Government has officially confirmed the return of fuel subsidy, as the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, yesterday, fixed the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, at N212.61 per litre, for the month of March. The new price, according to the PPPRA’s PMS guiding price,Read More
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A stronger, more diversified private sector will speed Nigeria’s recovery
By Eme Essien Lore THE COVID-19 crisis is hitting Nigeria hard, slowing economic development and sending more Nigerians into poverty. Having just recovered from an earlier recession, Nigeria entered the crisis much weaker than its peers, making growth prospects below what is necessary in increase per capita GDP. Though the economy witnessed a 0.11 percentRead More
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Gender parity for a better society
One of the major points of advocacy for the 2021 edition of the International Women’s Day, IWD 2021, was the call for gender parity. It was within the light of this year’s theme: #ChooseToChallenge. This year’s event was celebrated with pomp and pageantry by the various social, gender and human rights advocacy groups, and itRead More
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Breaking: Gunmen attack Kaduna school, abduct students
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked the Federal College of Forestry in Kaduna State, abducting several students. The college located few metres away from the Nigerian Defence Academy in the Mando area of Kaduna State was attacked at about 3 am on Friday and some students abducted. Details shortly…
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2023: Northern groups urge Okorocha to run for President
By Charly Agwam – Bauchi A coalition of northern groups, comprising North Eastern Patriots, (CONEP),North Central Development Cycle(NCDC), Northern Youths in Politics (NYP), Public Awareness on Societal Change(PASCHI) and Arewa Supporters of Ndi-Igbo have thrown their weight behind Senator Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha to declare his interest in the 2021 Presidential election. Speaking on behalfRead More
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Healthcare may become fastest growing sector in Nigerian economy – Osinbajo
Investments in top medical care and the overall healthcare sector in Nigeria is set to birth one of “the fastest growth areas in a resurgent Nigerian economy”, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof Osinbajo stated this today during his virtual remarks at the official unveiling of the Evercare Hospital in Lekki, Lagos. EvercareRead More
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Those calling for my arrest are clowns — Gumi
…Says ‘I never visited bandits without govt officials’ Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has slammed those urging government to arrest him because of the meetings he holds with bandits, describing them as clowns. Gumi, who revealed, yesterday, that government officials also attend meetings with bandits, said he was not the first to hold dialogue withRead More
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Herders/farmers crises linked to climate change — CAN, Sultan
…Urge govt to make stiffer laws against environmental pollution By Luminous Jannamike THE Nigeria Inter-religious Council, NIREC, under the joint leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, and the President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, said yesterday that herdsmen and farmers crises in the country were linked to climate change.Read More
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