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WORLDJul 1Nigerian nun arrested on way to church released from US custodyA Nigerian Catholic nun, Sister Leticia Ugboaja, has been released from the custody of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after she was arrested while walking to Mass in south Texas. The post Nigerian nun arrested on way to church released from US custody appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 1Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South AfricaNigeria's High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.BBC World
BUSINESSJul 1World Bank approves $1.25bn for Nigeria to boost reforms, investment, jobsBy Yinka Kolawole, with agency report The World Bank has approved a fresh $1.25 billion financing package for Nigeria to support ongoing economic reforms, stimulate private investment and accelerate job creation. The funding, approved under the Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration (NAIJA) programme, forms a key component of the World Bank’s new Country […] The post World Bank approves $1.25bn for Nigeria to boost reforms, investment, jobs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDJul 1Nigerian sprinter, Oghenebrume jailed 27 months in US for illegal firearm possessionNigerian sprinter Godson Oghenebrume, 23, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison after being convicted for possession of a firearm while admitted to the United States on a non-immigrant F-1 student visa. The post Nigerian sprinter, Oghenebrume jailed 27 months in US for illegal firearm possession appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 1Causes Of Nigeria’s Civil War Still Persist, Says ObasanjoHe said that despite whatever justifications some people may advance, Nigeria cannot afford another civil war and must do everything possible to prevent a recurrence. The post Causes Of Nigeria’s Civil War Still Persist, Says Obasanjo appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSJul 1Nigeria has moved from economic decline to stability, says OyedeleBy Inncent Anaba The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria has successfully moved from a period of economic decline and volatility to one of increasing stability, adding that the Federal Government is now focused on accelerating inclusive growth that delivers tangible benefits to citizens and businesses. […] The post Nigeria has moved from economic decline to stability, says Oyedele appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 1Beyond The Khaki: Inside Nigeria’s Biggest NYSC Reform In 53 YearsOver 6.4 million corps members have been deployed to various locations in Nigeria since inception. The post Beyond The Khaki: Inside Nigeria’s Biggest NYSC Reform In 53 Years appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSJul 1IMF raises concerns over unrecorded spending in Nigeria’s recent fiscal accountsThe IMF's Resident Representative in Nigeria, Christian Ebeke, disclosed this on Wednesday during a meeting with business executives in Lagos. The post IMF raises concerns over unrecorded spending in Nigeria’s recent fiscal accounts appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 1Four groups launches suit in suit over TotalEnergies’ oil asset divesement in NigeriaThe gorups requested documents would enable them to determine whether TotalEnergies has complied with France's Duty of Vigilance Law, which requires large companies to identify and prevent serious human rights and environmental risks linked to their operations and business relationships. The post Four groups launches suit in suit over TotalEnergies’ oil asset divesement in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 1Four groups launch lawsuit over TotalEnergies’ oil asset divestment in NigeriaThe groups requested documents would enable them to determine whether TotalEnergies has complied with France's Duty of Vigilance Law, which requires large companies to identify and prevent serious human rights and environmental risks linked to their operations and business relationships. The post Four groups launch lawsuit over TotalEnergies’ oil asset divestment in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 1FG secures release of five Nigerians detained in Côte d’Ivoire prisonBy Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has secured the release of five Nigerians who were detained for about 10 months in MACA Prison, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, following diplomatic intervention by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by her Special Assistant […] The post FG secures release of five Nigerians detained in Côte d’Ivoire prison appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 1FTSE Russell blocks Nigeria’s upgrade to new settlement cycleUntil the reclassification this March, Nigeria had been excluded from frontier markets for 30 months, following a sharp devaluation of its currency and other FX reforms. The post FTSE Russell blocks Nigeria’s upgrade to new settlement cycle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 1FTSE Russell halts Nigeria’s frontier market upgradeUntil the reclassification this March, Nigeria had been excluded from frontier markets for 30 months, following a sharp devaluation of its currency and other FX reforms. The post FTSE Russell halts Nigeria’s frontier market upgrade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJul 1Nigeria must never experience another civil war, Obasanjo warnsBy James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday warned that Nigeria must never experience another civil war, saying many of the factors that led to the 1967–1970 conflict still exist within the country’s institutions and among its people. Obasanjo spoke at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while receiving […] The post Nigeria must never experience another civil war, Obasanjo warns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 1World Bank approves $1.25bn financing for Nigeria, unveils six-year growth strategyThe framework outlines the lender's strategy for supporting Africa's largest economy over the next six years. The post World Bank approves $1.25bn financing for Nigeria, unveils six-year growth strategy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDJul 1Xenophobia Attacks: Natasha hails Air Peace for evacuating 533 Nigerians from South AfricaBy John Alechenu, Abuja Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has commended Air Peace for evacuating 533 stranded Nigerians from South Africa, describing the humanitarian mission as “patriotism in action.” The senator, who represents Kogi Central, said the airline’s intervention demonstrated that corporate leadership goes beyond profit-making to serving humanity. Air Peace on Tuesday completed its second evacuation […] The post Xenophobia Attacks: Natasha hails Air Peace for evacuating 533 Nigerians from South Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 1Nigeria's Dangote refinery imports first crude oil from UAENigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has imported two cargoes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates this month, marking its first ever purchase from a Middle Eastern supplier, S&P Global Commodity Insights reported last week.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSJul 1NIWIMNRO, AFA Initiative sign strategic partnership to advance inclusive mining in NigeriaThe MoU will remain in force for an initial period of three years, with opportunities for renewal and expansion based on the collaboration's success. The post NIWIMNRO, AFA Initiative sign strategic partnership to advance inclusive mining in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTJul 1Nigerian Army declares 104 soldiers missing, says they ‘absconded,’ are ‘deserters’Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 1US Soy ready to help bridge Nigeria’s protein gap – OfficialsAs Nigeria grapples with rising food costs and a widening animal-protein gap, they say the solution lies not in competing with local farmers but in collaboration. The post US Soy ready to help bridge Nigeria’s protein gap – Officials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 1Fake NAFDAC registration used to smuggle unregistered drugs into Nigeria — CustomsThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered an attempt to smuggle unregistered pharmaceutical products into Nigeria using a fake registration number belonging to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The post Fake NAFDAC registration used to smuggle unregistered drugs into Nigeria — Customs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 1Party deregistration rulings endangering Nigeria’s multiparty democracy – IPACAccording to the IPAC spokesperson, regardless of legal arguments, the cumulative effect of such judgments can undermine political pluralism, shrink democratic space, and weaken constitutional guarantees protecting citizens’ political freedoms. The post Party deregistration rulings endangering Nigeria’s multiparty democracy – IPAC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDJul 1International Criminal Court says Mali, Burkina, Niger withdrawals undermine justiceThe executive body of the International Criminal Court Wednesday voiced concern over the recent withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, saying it undermined the global pursuit of justice. The post International Criminal Court says Mali, Burkina, Niger withdrawals undermine justice appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 1[VIDEO] Cooking Gas Prices Ease In NigeriaChecks by our correspondent showed that prices range from the margin of between ₦1,100 to ₦1,350 per kilogram in Lagos. The post [VIDEO] Cooking Gas Prices Ease In Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV