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Kwapreneurs: KWASSIP to sponsor 100 young business owners to 8th Kwara Trade Fair
From LAYI OLANREWAJU, Ilorin Kwara State Social Investment Programmes (KWASSIP) announced on Monday it would sponsor at least 100 beneficiaries of Kwapreneurs to the 8th Kwara Trade Fair to showcase their products and services to a wider audience. Kwapreneurs, a state government entrepreneurial scheme designed to support initiatives of people under 35 years of age
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$36bn deals recorded as IATF 2021 ends
From Uche Usim, Abuja At $36 business deals were recorded as the curtains came down at the 2021 edition of the Intra Africa Trade Fair (IATF) that took place from 15 to 21 November in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Presenting the preliminary report of the IATF 2021 on Sunday, Mrs. Kanayo Awani, the Managing Director
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APC rebirth group dismisses call for dissolution of Buni-led Caretaker Committee
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja An All Progressives Congress (APC) rebirth group under the auspices of APC Rebirth Group/Concerned APC Stakeholders, has disassociated itself from the call from party’s youth group for the dissolution of the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee. The group in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, described the
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Khadimiyya for Justice donates N1m to12-yr-old boy, father electrocuted in Kano
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi A Kebbi state base Non Governmental Organization (NGO) Khadimiyya for Justice and Development Initiative(KDI) has donated the sum of N1,000,000.000 to a 12 years old boy and his father, who were electrocuted in Kano. The National Publicity Secretary of the NGO, Malami Ibrahim Abubakar Jombali, confirmed this in a
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FMN, HFMP merge under N80bn shares transfer deal
By Chinwendu Obienyi Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) and Honeywell Group Limited on Monday signed an agreement for the proposed combination of FMN through its affiliates and Honeywell Flour Mills Plc (HFMP), a portfolio company of HGL, at a total enterprise value of N80 billion, HGL will dispose of a 71.69 per cent stake
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Covid-19 vaccine greatly protective – Medical experts
From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Covid-19 vaccine greatly help in protecting people especially against the severe impact of coronavirus in the body of infected persons, medical experts said. Unicef Health Manager in Maiduguri, Dr Clement Adams told The Sun in an interview the vaccine helps in fighting the virus and building more resistance against severe cases.
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82 percent candidates obtain five credits, including English, Maths in May/June 2021 WASSCE
By Gabriel Dike Results of the May/June 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have been released by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The examination which was taken by 1, 560,261 candidates nationwide was also conducted in Benin Republic and Cote D’Ivoire. WAEC Head of National Office (HNO), Mr. Patrick Areghan, said 1,
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APC Govs to meet Buhari to resolve zoning, Nat Convention
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, under the umbrella of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) have revealed that they will secure a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari to resolve sundry issues of zoning arrangements for both the national leadership of the party, the presidential ticket and ultimately the date for the party’s
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Mobile Advertisers’ forum trains members on multiple taxation
By Lukman Olabiyi Forum Mobile Advert Practitioners, an umbrella body for mobile advertisement revenue collectors has embarked on nationwide training of its members on the need to partner with the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) to eradicate multiple taxation. The training which commenced in Lagos and Ogun State have been extended to Oyo,
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Lagos govt assures residents of improved basic education through EKOEXCEL
By Lukman Olabiyi Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), Wahab Alawiye -King has said the state will not relent in leveraging technology to advance primary education through EKOEXCEL The state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurated EKOEXCEL (Excellence in Child Education and Learning) in 2019 to provide quality education to both the rich and
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JUST IN: WAEC releases results, records 81.7% passes
Kayode Olanrewaju The results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates 2021 have been released. Announcing the results Monday at a press conference held at the Yaba Head Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the Head of the Nigeria National Office (HNO), Mr. Patrick Areghan, said that
JUST IN: Flour Mills, Honeywell Announce Big Bang Merger
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) and Honeywell Group Ltd (HGL) Monday announced that they have signed an agreement for a proposed business combination valued N80 billion that is bound to reshape the Nigerian food industry. The disclosure came from a statement posted on the website of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd (NGX) on Monday.
Report: Zidane turns down Man United
Manchester United have approached Zinedine Zidane about becoming their manager but, according to sources close to the former Real Madrid boss, he is not interested in going to Old Trafford at this point. Ole Gunnar Soskjaer was sacked by United on Sunday after Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at Watford. Zidane ended his second spell as Real
CPM founder, Rev Ezekiel, dies at 78
The Founder and General Overseer of Christ Pentecostal Mission (CPM), Ajao Estate, Lagos, Rev. Dr. Obiora Ezekiel, is dead. He was 78 years old. A statement signed by Rev. John U. Ezeh, Coordinator, CPM International, Imo State, and member Board of Trustees read: “I am saddled with a responsibility to all sons, daughters, friends
Bandits shoot, kidnap several travellers along Kaduna-Abuja highway
Baba Negedu, Kaduna Bandits have again attacked traveller’s along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway kidnapping several of them and allegedly killing those that tried to escape. The bandits were said to have blocked the road around Katari village at about 4 pm and allegedly operated for more than an hour without hindrance. Our correspondent learnt that
Osimhen suffers face fractures after sickening head clash
Victor Osimhen suffered multiple face fractures following a thudding clash of heads during Napoli’s defeat at Inter Milan, the Serie A leaders said on Sunday. In a statement, Napoli said that tests revealed “multiple displaced fractures of the left eye socket and cheekbone”. Nigeria forward Osimhen left the San Siro field 10 minutes after
‘All welcome’ as Qatar begins one-year countdown – Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino insisted that “all are welcome in Qatar” on Sunday as a digital countdown clock went on display in Doha to mark one year until the opening of the 2022 soccer World Cup, the first to be held in the Middle East. The opening match will take place next November 21
Ligue 1: Lyon-Marseille clash interrupted as player struck by bottle
Sunday’s Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Marseille was interrupted just minutes after kick-off as Dimitri Payet was hit by a water bottle thrown from the crowd as he prepared to take corner. Players from both teams returned to the changing rooms as Payet received treatment after being struck on the side of the
Insurance key to sustainable devt –Sunu boss
The Chief Executive Officer, Sunu Assurances Nigeria Plc, Mr. Samuel Ogbodu, has said that underwriting is key to sustainable economic development globally. Ogbodu, who stated this during that Nigerian Council for Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) Day at the 2021 Lagos International Trade Fair, also disclosed that insurance companies paid over N9 billion to claimants
NAICOM tasks underwriters on portal alignment
The Commissioner for insurance and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr Olorundare Sunday Thomas, has called on insurance operators to step up their digitalisation process and ensure alignment with the Commission’s portal requirements. Thomas, who spoke at the Insurance Professionals’ Forum, organised by the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN)
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