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After a $1 billion sell-off, another leading company, Holcim, leaves Nigeria, complaining about the country's sluggish economy under Tinubu. After a $1 billion sell-off, another leading company, Holcim, leaves Nigeria, complaining about…
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By Eguono King The story of the Port Harcourt Refinery’s alleged operation stands out as a significant lesson in the developing tale of Nigeria’s petroleum industry. It is replete with deceit, laced with ineptitude, and a violation of…
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NYSC announces redeployment option for married female corps members. In a landmark policy shift, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the removal of a long-standing requirement for married female corps members seeking…
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The Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu has directed all Nigerian Banks, Moniepoint, Opay and Others financial Services to Start Deducting N50 from Nigerians Starting Today, December 1, 2024. Fintech companies including OPay,…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party (LP) opponent, Peter Obi, have played down speculation about their preparations for the 2027 presidential election. The statement…
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NLC Nigeria Minimum Wage Strike: FCT, Zamfara, Others Refuse to Pull Out as 6 States End NLC Strike. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)'s planned December 1 strike may suffer a blow after certain state chapters of the union…
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NLC Nigeria Minimum Wage Strike Latest update can be found here on Ejes Gist News.  The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared an indefinite strike in 14 states, effective Monday, December 2, 2024. Ejes Gist News understands the…
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As we enter December 2024, we will experience God's divine favour, abundance of benefits, and extraordinary breakthroughs. With grateful hearts, we embrace December as a time to strengthen our relationship with the Almighty and see His…
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A female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Kwara State was abused by teachers at Ilorin's Government Day Junior Secondary School. The incident happened on November 28, 2024, when the corps member was at the school to…
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Just three days after resuming activities, the Port Harcourt Refinery has suddenly halted operations, leaving many in confusion. As of Friday, the site was inactive, with some workers suggesting the refinery was undergoing calibration,…
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A herbalist named Ismail Usman suffered a life-threatening injury while testing a homemade 'bulletproof' charm. On November 23, an incident took place in Kuchibuyi village, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Usman was alleged to have…
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Simon Ekpa, a prominent pro-Biafran agitator, has been arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities. As Finland's legal system does not permit bail, Ekpa will spend Christmas in detention. This information was disclosed by…
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Former governors Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State have been shortlisted for ambassadorial appointments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was exposed by Jackson Ude, a US-based Nigerian investigative…
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Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, has been reportedly banned from Aso Rock, Nigeria's seat of power, over alleged embarrassing scenes during the state visit of Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Read Also ; Senator Ndume Set To Leave…
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Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has expressed dissatisfaction with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and hinted at leaving the ruling party over his disagreement with President Bola Tinubu's proposed tax reform bills. Speaking during an…
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Islamic Cleric Sheikh Jingir: "There Is No Hunger in Nigeria, Stop Telling Lies. Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir has sparked controversy by dismissing claims of widespread hunger in Nigeria, describing them as false and…
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The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has overturned the life imprisonment conviction of Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, who was previously found guilty of raping his wife’s teenage niece.…
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Nigerian investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has reportedly been arrested and detained by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The arrest, which took place three days ago, was confirmed by the…
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The Naira appreciated to N1,740 per dollar yesterday in the parallel market, up from N1,745 per dollar on Wednesday. Similarly, in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the Naira strengthened to N1,644.86 per dollar.…
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Job creation not part of my mandate, says Labour minister. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, said on Thursday that Nigerians expecting his ministry to provide jobs would be disappointed because that is not part…
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