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BREAKING: Investment inflows into Nigeria dropped by $460m in Q3 —NBS
Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja The National Bureau of Statistics on Monday said the investment inflows into Nigeria declined by $460m from $5.82bn in the second quarter of this year to $5.36bn in the third quarter. The NBS said this in its Capital Importation Report which was released on Monday. The report revealed that the third quarter
BREAKING: Suspected internet fraudster, Mompha arrives in court
Oladimeji Ramon Suspected internet fraudster, Ismaila Mustapha, alias Mompha, has arrived the Federal High Court in Lagos for his scheduled arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The EFCC charged him with 14 counts bordering on cyber fraud and money laundering. Details later.
Singapore uses law against misinformation for first time
Singapore used its law to combat misinformation for the first time Monday, ordering an opposition figure to correct a Facebook post authorities said could “smear the reputation” of state investment funds. The legislation, which came into force last month, gives government ministers powers to order social media sites to put warnings next to posts authorities
Bush burning: Enforce laws, environment minister tells state govts
The Minister of State for Environment, Mrs Sharon Ikeazor, has condemned the practice of burning bush in Nigeria as it contributes to climate change. According to her, climate change results in excessive heat, drought, rising sea level and unhealthy climate conditions. Ikeazor spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on the sidelines of a
States lock horns with FG over road projects’ refund
You can’t determine status of roads from Abuja – Commissioner Accept responsibility, you’ve not paid us N78bn, A’Ibom tells FG Payments are made after verification – Federal Government Okechukwu Nnodim, Ada Wodu, John Charles, Adeniyi Olugbemi, Abiodun Nejo, Patrick Odey, Peter Dada, Chima Azubuike and Tony Okafor There are indications that the Federal Government and states are
Rice price rises by 29.41% in two months
Price of rice, a staple consumed during festivities in Nigeria, has risen by over 29.41 per cent since July, along with other foodstuffs. This is even as Christmas is just a few weeks away, Anna Okon reports Before August 28 when the Nigeria Customs Service closed the borders against her neighbours, the price of rice
PFN opposes witches’ conference in Enugu
Raphael Ede, Enugu The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria on Sunday declared its opposition to the proposed conference of witches scheduled to hold this week at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State. The PFN said Enugu State would be in a serious danger if the proposed conference was allowed to hold. The Chairman of PFN
At 29, Taylor Swift shatters Michael Jackson’s record with 29 AMAs within 15 years
American singer-song writer Taylor Swift has won the Artist of the Year award at the 2019 American Music Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday in Los Angeles, California. She also won four other awards, in addition to the honorary Artist of the Decade Award — totaling six awards in one fell swoop. With
Future Awards: Burna Boy wins 2019 Young Person of the Year
Twenty-eight-year-old Nigerian rave of the moment in music and entertainment industry, Damini Ogulu, a.k.a Burna Boy, on Sunday emerged winner of the 2019 Young Person of the Year Future Awards. The 2020 Grammy Award nominee got two awards as the Young Person of the Year and also the Prize for Music at the event held
NIESV, three members clash over expulsion from institution
Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers is currently embroiled in a battle following the expulsion of three of its members. The NIESV last week, in a notice published in one of the national dailies, announced the expulsion of Mr Olusola Enitan, a fellow of the institution and two associates, Isaac Fabiyi
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