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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has reassured that it is committed to protecting consumers, promoting fair competition, and ensuring the safety of products in the market. FCCPC Acting Executive Chairman,…
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Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Federal Permanent Secretaries to fill existing and impending vacancies in some states and geo-political zones in the top administrative cadre of the Civil…
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Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed an executive order to eliminate tariffs, excise duties, and value-added tax (VAT) on imported pharmaceutical inputs. This strategic move aims to bolster local pharmaceutical production…
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CBN new directive for DMBs on Foreign Currency Deposits. Nigeria foreign currency deposit guidelines Abuja, Nigeria — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new guidelines for Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) concerning the…
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JAMB releases 2024 supplementary UTME results for all candidates. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for candidates who participated in the supplementary Unified Tertiary…
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The wife of former Nigerian President, Patience Jonathan, has intervened in the present political crisis in Rivers State. In a video published by AIT and seen by our reporter on Friday, the former first lady asked Governor…
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The Supreme Court of Nigeria has discharged and acquitted Nigerian Army Sergeant Akawu Bala, who had been sentenced to death by a General Court Martial. After spending 12 years in Kaduna prison, the Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by…
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...it is even so shameful that the chairman is a lawyer and pastor A chieftain of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Lere Olayinka, has called for a total reform of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to…
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Mother of Renowned Hausa Singer Rarara Abducted in Katsina State. Hajiya Halima Adamu, the mother of the well-known Hausa singer Dauda Adamu, popularly known as Rarara, was abducted from her residence in Kahutu village, Danja local…
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EFCC Raid on Lagos Hotels Sparks Controversy Over Alleged Assaults and Misconduct. In a startling development, officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a raid early this morning at Annex and…
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The Nigerian Federal Government plans to acquire a repossessed Airbus A330 aircraft, previously owned by an Arab prince and businessman. The aircraft, with a luxurious VIP configuration, was seized by a German bank after the owner defaulted…
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In a significant policy shift, Ethiopia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have revoked the visa-on-arrival and e-visa privileges previously granted to Nigerian passport holders. This development presents a considerable obstacle…
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Big Brother Africa reality show star and actor, Tayo Faniran has expressed displeasure with the show’s current recruitment process. He fought the show’s organisers for recruiting new stars with fruitless life, unlike his time…
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The Court Has Handed Down a Landmark Ruling in the Labour Party's Case Against INEC.  In a pivotal judgment handed down by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, June 27, 2024, Alhaji Prince Yusuf Asamah Kadiri SAN was confirmed as…
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Rivers Government Reveals Identity of Suspect Behind Port Harcourt Explosion The Rivers State Government has identified the suspect responsible for the explosion in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Josiah Preye, a university graduate…
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Abuja: In an urgent Senate session on Thursday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio assured that the Upper Chamber would not allow President Bola Tinubu to meet the same tragic fate as the late presidents of Malawi and Iran, who perished in…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has urged organisations dedicated to consumer welfare and business-to-customer relationships to promote fair business practices. The Executive Secretary of FCCPC, Dr Adamu…
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A Nigerian man, posing as a fake Nigerian senator, has been sentenced to two years in prison for defrauding a foreigner of €47,082. Tom Makwe was brought to justice by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after they received…
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As the Euro 2024 group stage wrapped up on Wednesday, the 16 remaining teams are gearing up for the knockout rounds. The tournament has so far been a stage for young talents to dazzle under the European spotlight. Here’s a look at five…
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The full list of the Euro 2024 round of 16 fixtures can be accessed here on Ejes Gist Naija News. The Turkey football team has reached the knockout phase at a major tournament for the first time in 16 years after a bad-tempered 2-1 win…
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