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Gambian lawmaker calls on Nigerian senate to reinstate Natasha Akpoti

Fatoumatta Njai, a member of the Gambian parliament, has called on the Nigerian senate to lift the suspension placed on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator...

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Nigerian govt scraps 5% telecom tax on calls, data services

The Federal Government has scrapped the 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, offering relief to millions of Nigerians who rely on mobile calls...

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Nigerian doctors to shut down public hospitals Thursday – NARD President

The President of the National Association of Resident Doctors, Osundara Zenith, has disclosed that members of the union will shut down public hospitals...

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Obasanjo renews call for single African currency, laments Naira’s collapse

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has renewed his longstanding call for the adoption of a single African currency, warning that the continent’s overreliance...

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NUPENG calls off strike after DSS- brokered truce with govt, unions

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called off its industrial action after the Department of State Services (DSS)...

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TUC issues 14-day ultimatum to FG over proposed 5 percent tax on petroleum products

THE Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to withdraw its planned five percent tax...

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Flight cancellations/delays: NCAA set to sanction erring airlines

THE Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that it will begin publicly naming and shaming airlines that fail to comply with aviation...

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You can’t resume Senate now, NASS tells Natasha

The National Assembly (NASS) has informed suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, that she cannot resume her legislative duties yet after serving...

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NUPENG, Dangote battle: Fuel transporters shut down petrol distribution nationwide

Members of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, have shut down petrol distribution nationwide with effect from today, Monday,...

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Anambra: Peter Obi donates N10m for acquisition of Anglican church hospital

In a major boost to healthcare development in Anambra State, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has donated N10 million...