Thisday Newspaper News Today Tuesday 11th February 2020
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TEF Disburses First Tranche of $5m AfDB Fund
Peter Uzoho The founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Mr. Tony Elumelu, has congratulated the African Development Bank (AfDB) and its President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, on their commitment to African entrepreneurship, with the disbursement of the $2.5 million seed capital to the AfDB-sponsored beneficiaries of the 2019 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. The $2.5 million was
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Buhari Condemns Attack as Boko Haram Kills 30 in Borno
•Says FG determined to frustrate bid to hold Nigeria to ransom •Military: Maiduguri-Damaturu road now closes 4pm Omololu Ogunmade in Abuja and Michael Olugbode in Maiduguri President Buhari yesterday commiserated with the families of victims of terrorist attacks in Maiduguri, Borno State, in which 30 people were killed. He also pledged his administration’s commitment to
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ASUU Opens Talks with FG over 2009 Pact, IPPIS
•Blames state govts for insecurity Olawale Ajimotokan, Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja, Hammed Shittu in Ilorin and Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan As part of moves to halt an impending strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over its standoff with the federal government on the non-implementation of the February 2009 agreement and government’s insistence
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ECOWAS Raises Committee on Closure of Nigeria’s Land Borders
•Nigeria reiterates objection to unilateral adoption of Eco currency Omololu Ogunmade in Abuja The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has constituted a committee to study the impact of Nigeria’s closure of its land borders on its neighbours and submit a report to the authority of the regional body for further decision. The committee,
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Electronic Payment Transactions Hit N151tn
Obinna Chima The total value of transactions through various electronic payment (e-payment) channels in the country rose by 13 per cent to a total of N150.773 trillion in 2019, compared with the N133. 637 trillion recorded in 2018. Also, the volume of transactions stood at 2.952 billion in 2019, higher than a total of 2.073
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NSE, Meristem List Benefits of Exchange Traded Funds
Goddy Egene Officials of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and Meristem Wealth Management Limited, have identified Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) as a viable investment option for investors, particularly younger players who are new to the capital market. Speaking at a workshop organised by NSE in partnership with Meristem in Lagos, the Chief Exchange Officer of
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APC Replaces Lawan with Akande in Reconstituted Reconciliation Committee
•Edo welcomes new members Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has replaced the President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan with the former Interim National Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande in the reconstituted National Reconciliation Committee of the party. This is coming as the Edo State Government
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Obesity to Cost Nigeria, Others $7tn, Says World Bank
A new report by the World Bank has projected that in the next 15 years, the cost implication of obesity, including healthcare and reduced productivity, among others, will amount to over $7 trillion in Nigeria and other developing countries. Obesity is considered both a lifestyle and environment-related problem. The report titled, “Obesity: Health and Economic
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NFF Dumps Refurbished Ogbemudia Stadium for Sierra Leone Clash
Uyo, Asaba stadiums on standbys Femi Solaja After several weeks of speculations, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), May have shelved the idea of playing Super Eagles first international match of the year at the refurbished Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, Edo State. The refurbished stadium with a sitting capacity of 19,500 stands as one of
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Anxiety in Bayelsa as S’Court Delivers Judgments on Gov Primaries
•Verdicts threaten Lyon’s inauguration Friday Segun James Anxiety has gripped politicians in Bayelsa State as the Supreme Court will today and Thursday deliver judgments on who will be sworn in as the governor of the state on Friday. On the two days, the apex court will finally settle the disputes arising from the governorship primaries
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