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3May By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Lawan Assures Press of Support as it Celebrates World Freedom Day

By Mohammed Mohammed President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated Nigerian journalists and all the stakeholders in the profession as they join their colleagues all over the globe to mark this year's World Press Freedom Day. Lawan, noted that the day is specially set aside to highlight the heroic contributions of journalists to human struggle for justice, peace and development. Mr. OlaAwoniyi in a statement on behalf of the Senate President said Nigerian journalists in particular should be proud of their frontline roles they play in nation-building and entrenchment of democracy in Nigeria. Lawan assured the stakeholders in the Journalism profession in Nigeria that they have a pillar of support in the ninth National Assembly for the advancement and practice of their noble professi...

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2May By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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N850bn Loan Request: Facts, Fallacies and Misconceptions over Senate’s Approval

By Ola Awoniyi My brother, Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, once observed that those who believe do not need further explanation, and neither do those who have made up their minds not to believe. (more…)

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2May By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Kano is a Litmus Test in Battle COVID-19, Says Atiku

By Mohammed Mohammed Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar expresses sympathy and solidarity with the family of media mogul, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi and members of his family who tested positive to Covid-19. (more…)

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1May By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Over 1000 Graduate Trainees To Assume Duty in NNPC

By Dayo Omoogun A set of newly recruited graduate trainees numbering over 1000 are to assume duty at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on Monday 4th May,2020 according to a press release signed by the Corporation’s spokesman Dr. Kennie Obateru. (more…)

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29Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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NNPC Explains Cause of Retail Affiliate Station’s Inferno

By Dayo Omoogun The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has explained that the fire which engulfed its affiliate station on the Ogba – Ifako Road in Lagos emanated from an underground tank contrary (more…)

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29Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Lockdown Relaxation: CBN Resumes Weekly Provision of US$100m for SMEs, School Fees

By Dayo Omoogun The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has resumed provision of foreign exchange to all commercial banks for onward sales to parents wishing to pay schools fees and SMEs wishing to make essential imports needed to revamp economic activities across the country. (more…)

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29Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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IMF Approves Nigeria’s US$3.4b Drawdown Request

By Dayo Omoogun The International Monetary Fund has approved the request by Nigeria to draw down on its total contributions to the tune of US$3.4b. This announcement was made Tuesday 28 March,2020 by the Executive Board of the Fund after it sat to evaluate the merits of the request. (more…)

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29Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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NITDA’s Virtual Learning Academy Takes Off as Minister Advises Stakeholders to Key into Project

By Mohammed Mohammed As part of efforts to mitigate the spread of the deadly Coronavirus, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Ibrahim Pantami, on Wednesday Commissioned the National Information Technology Development (NITDA) Academy Virtual Learning Centre in Abuja. (more…)

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28Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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FAYEMI NEGOTIATES PEACE BETWEEN FEUDING AKEREDOLU AND DEPUTY

By: Oladimeji Abitogun Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, has brokered a peace meeting between the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his estranged deputy, Mr. Agboola Ajayi. (more…)

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28Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Workers’ Day Celebration: FG Declares May 1st Public Holiday Inspite Lockdown

By Mohammed Mohammed The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, as public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day Celebration. (more…)

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28Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Dwindling Revenues: Lawan Says Nigeria will Overcome Difficulties Caused Accentuated by COVID-19

By Mohammed Mohammed President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday assured Nigerians that the country will overcome it's economic challenges as a result of dwindling revenue from crude oil sale. (more…)

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28Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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COVID-19: Kano Receives Petroleum Industry Intervention Package

  COVID-19: Kano Receives Petroleum Industry Intervention Package By Dayo Omoogun Kano State has become the latest beneficiary of the NNPC- coordinated Petroleum industry intervention against the COVID-19 pandemic in the Coalition’s determination to reach out to all the states in the Federation. (more…)

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27Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Breaking…Buhari to Address Nigerians on Lockdown, COVID-19

By Seun Adams President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation today Monday, April 27, at 8pm. (more…)

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27Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Address by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Lockdown Order of Lagos, Ogun States, FCT over COVID- 19 Pandemic

Excerpt: I will start by commending you all for the resilience and patriotism that you have shown in our collective fight against the biggest health challenge of our generation. (more…)

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26Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Police Arrest 3 for Kidnap, Murder of Catholic Seminarian

...IG orders massive manhunt for fleeing suspects By Frank Momoh (more…)

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26Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Latest on Busari, Nigerian Girl Put on ‘Slave Market’ in Lebanon for $1000

... Oyo State working hard for her safe return By Seun Adams (more…)

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25Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Crude Oil Export: Nigeria Recorded 94% Increase in January

By Dayo Omoogun Nigeria recorded crude oil and gas export sale of $434.85million in January, 2020, an increase of 94.30 per cent relative to the December 2019 figures in spite of the spike in the acts of vandalism perpetrated against the nation’s oil facilities within the month under review. (more…)

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24Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Ramadan: Makinde Urges Muslims to Pray for an End to COVID-19

By Seun Adams The Governor of Oyo State Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Thursday felicitated with Muslims in the state for witnessing the commencement of the Ramadan fasting. (more…)

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24Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Senate President Urges Muslims to Seek Face of Allah at Ramadan

By Mohammed Mohammed The Senate President, Mr. Ahmad Lawan, on Thursday urged Muslim faithfuls across the country to seek the face of Allah as the month of Ramadan commences. (more…)

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24Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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NITDA Moves to Bridge Gender Gap in Information Tech

By Seun Adams The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has revealed that it is once joining the global community to mark the Girls in Informationn Communication and Technology Day. (more…)

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