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EXCLUSIVE: Why Remi Babalola resigned as chairman of FBN Holdings
The CBN has invited Mr Babalola to a meeting to discuss the reasons he gave for his decision. The post EXCLUSIVE: Why Remi Babalola resigned as chairman of FBN Holdings appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ex-senator dissociates self from Fani-Kayode, Precious Chikwendu's custody battle
Ms Chikwendu alleged that Fani-Kayode and Grace Bent filed criminal charges against her and her sister because he is desperate to see her behind bars. The post Ex-senator dissociates self from Fani-Kayode, Precious Chikwendu's custody battle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Larger fine needed - Barbados Today
Not enough! That’s the response of Government senator Dr. Lynette Holder to the proposed $50,000 fine for any credit bureau that breaches the confidentiality of its clients. During her presentation today during debate on the Fair Credit Reporting Bill, 2021, Holder maintained the fine should be
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Naira stable at official market
The currency strengthened at the parallel market. The post Naira stable at official market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Cultism: Fear grips students, staff of Nigerian university over strange signs
The signs, which have bended cross and four arrow heads painted with red ink, are posted on walls and boards around the campus. The post Cultism: Fear grips students, staff of Nigerian university over strange signs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police arrest couple for allegedly selling baby for N50,000
The yet-to-be-identified buyer of the baby is now at large, the police said. The post Police arrest couple for allegedly selling baby for N50,000 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NPFL: Akwa United begin title defence against Kano Pillars
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PSC cancels retirement extension of Buhari’s former security detail
The Police Service Commision says the service elongation of Abdulkarim Dauda, a former Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO) to President Muhammadu Buhari, did not follow due
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Hockey: Federation invites 60 players to camp for Africa Cup of Nations
Baba Ndana Abdullahi will be in charge of the coaching crew. The post Hockey: Federation invites 60 players to camp for Africa Cup of Nations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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SDGs: NTI commences training for 925 teachers in 36 states, FCT
The National Teachers’ Institute is training the teachers on key thematic areas in the 2021 Capacity Building Workshops for teachers under the Sustainable Development Goals
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COVID-19: Experts disagree over fresh restriction threat as Nigeria records highest daily infections since outbreak
The NCDC DG said that Nigerians are allowing transmission to continue in an unmitigated fashion means that there is a risk that health system might get overwhelmed, and that if such continues the government may be forced to put in place, more stringent measures, that includes restrictions of
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Premium Times editor-in-chief emerges IPI Nigeria president
The General Manager, Business and Strategy of Media Trust Limited, publishers of Daily Trust, Ahmed I. Shekarau, was also elected Secretary of IPI Nigeria. The post Premium Times editor-in-chief emerges IPI Nigeria president appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Keren and Sylvester: So similar, yet so different, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
As bad as abuse of minors is, the Nigerian factor which makes it almost impossible to bring offenders to account, leaves families of victims distraught and unable to find closure.  Such is the tragedy of the family of Keren Happuch Akpagher, a 14-year-old student of Premier Academy, Lugbe
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FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI'S LETTER TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WITHHOLDING ADSENT TO ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL
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Kaduna: El-Rufai signs N278.5 billion budget into law
At the event, the governor said "the N278.58 billion budget will be faithfully implemented to advance public welfare and develop human capital and infrastructure. The post Kaduna: El-Rufai signs N278.5 billion budget into law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian stocks rebound with N51 billion gain
Market breadth, which measures investor sentiment towards trade, was positive as 21 advancers reported against 19 losers. The post Nigerian stocks rebound with N51 billion gain appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Four die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
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AFCON 2021: CAF uneveil 63-man match officials’ list with one Nigerian
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Christmas: Nigerian govt declares public holidays
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Court orders final forfeiture of 60 buildings, land seized from top NSCDC official
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FG introduces digital tokens to replace NIN slip
The government says the decision will ensure the privacy of users' personal information and reduce incidences of illegal retrieval, usage, transfer, and storage of NIN. The post FG introduces digital tokens to replace NIN slip appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gov Uzodinma presents N381 billion 2022 budget to Imo Assembly
The Imo budget is made up of N96 billion recurrent expenditure and N284 billion capital expenditure. The post Gov Uzodinma presents N381 billion 2022 budget to Imo Assembly appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ekiti 2022: Bamidele woos APC members, speaks about relationship with Gov Fayemi
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COVID-19: Nigeria records 828 new cases Saturday
As the new confirmed cases raised Nigeria’s infection toll to 223,483 cases, the fatality toll still stands at 2,984. The post COVID-19: Nigeria records 828 new cases Saturday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nasarawa State govt. bans use of charcoal
An official said that the process of producing charcoal is harmful to the environment by destroying the climate and increasing global warming. The post Nasarawa State govt. bans use of charcoal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Gov Masari assents to N323bn Katsina State 2022 budget
Gov Masari on November 17 presented the 2022 appropriation bill of N340.9 billion, tagged, “Budget of Economic Resilience,” before the legislative. The post Gov Masari assents to N323bn Katsina State 2022 budget appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Viral NYSC Video: Why we're punishing engaged female soldier - Army
A video of a male corps member proposing to a female soldier at the Yikpata Orientation Camp of the NYSC in Kwara State recently surfaced online and went viral. The post Viral NYSC Video: Why we're punishing engaged female soldier - Army appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AFCON 2021: Osimhen ready to fly with Super Eagles in Cameroon
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Jigawa assembly passes Child Rights Bill, expunges age limit for marriage
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Gunmen attack Katsina villages, kill seven, kidnap others
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