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Nigerian dancer completes GWR longest dance attempt in seven days
Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel, aka Ben Dancer, has completed a seven-day dance marathon in Lagos, recording over 176 hours to set a new GWR title.
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PETROAN, Azikel Move To Cut Fuel Import Dependence
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) and Azikel Refinery have moved to deepen domestic fuel supply and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported petroleum products through a proposed direct-offtake arrangement for retailers.
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UBEC unveils digital tracking platform for school projects, funds
The Universal Basic Education Commission has unveiled a digital platform to enable parents and communities to track basic education projects and funds.
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FG Approves Modernisation, Upgrade Of Onne, Rivers, Delta, Calabar Ports
The Federal Government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports.
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Atiku, Saraki celebrate Bishop Oyedepo at 72
Former VP Atiku Abubakar and ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki have celebrated Bishop David Oyedepo on his 72nd birthday, praising his contributions to soc
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NADDC Tours Innoson, Kojo Motors, Moves To Rescue Auto Industry
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has moved to tackle the mounting challenges confronting Nigeria’s automobile manufacturers, pledging to push for zero duty on imported raw materials and stronger policies to protect locally produced vehicles.
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Sagnol sacked as Georgia boss after Nations League upset
Former France international Willy Sagnol has been sacked as Georgia's coach following a 1-0 Nations League defeat to Northern Ireland. He is replaced by Ra
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Otti rules out presidential bid, says he’ll retire after tenure
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, says he will retire from politics after his tenure and has ruled out contesting for the presidency or any other office.
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NIPCO To Develop $3bn Floating LNG Facility In Nigeria
NIPCO Group has announced plans to develop a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas project in Nigeria estimated to cost more than $3 billion as part of efforts to deepen gas monetisation and support Nigeria's domestic and export gas aspirations.
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US releases additional $267m to combat Ebola outbreak
The United States has announced an additional $267 million in funding to combat the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Airtel Africa Plans London Listing Of Airtel Money Through IPO
Airtel Africa Plc, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African markets, has announced plans for the proposed initial public offering (IPO) and listing of its Airtel Money business on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).