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The NCDC attributed the 500 per cent increase in infections in the country to the COVID-19 Delta and Omicron variants The post Nigeria records 500% increase in COVID-19 infections in 2 weeks - NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Another Fayemi appointee resigns to contest for Ekiti governorship
Mr Faparusi conveyed his resignation to Governor Kayode Fayemi in a letter dated December 14 The post Another Fayemi appointee resigns to contest for Ekiti governorship appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Lagos Assembly approves Sanwo-Olu's N18bn loan request
The loan has a single-digit interest rate with a repayment period of 30 years. The post Lagos Assembly approves Sanwo-Olu's N18bn loan request appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian stocks head into second day of flat trade with N3.2 billion loss
The all-share index closed at 42,388.57, dropping 6.14 basis points. The post Nigerian stocks head into second day of flat trade with N3.2 billion loss appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Inside Sokoto's multi-million naira school of works left to rot for years
Officials give reasons for the parlous state of Sokoto's only government-owned vocational training school. The post Inside Sokoto's multi-million naira school of works left to rot for years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Court orders Dubai ruler to pay $734 million in divorce case
The sheikh said in a statement that he “has always ensured that his children are provided for.” The post Court orders Dubai ruler to pay $734 million in divorce case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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INTERVIEW: How electoral defeats to Shagari affected Awo – Folu Olamiti
Folu Olamiti worked at the Nigerian Tribune for 32 years during which he covered Obafemi Awolowo's electioneering campaigns in the Second Republic before becoming editor of the Ibadan-based
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AFCON 2021: CAF uneveil 63-man match officials’ list with one Nigerian
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COVID-19: Nigeria records one death, 404 new infections Sunday
The new confirmed cases raised Nigeria’s infection toll to 223,887 cases, the fatality now stands at 2,985. The post COVID-19: Nigeria records one death, 404 new infections Sunday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Police commission approves promotion of 8,204 senior officers
Two of the officers were promoted to Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs). The post Police commission approves promotion of 8,204 senior officers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Adegoke, Brume wins Athlete of the Year awards
Both athletes had a good outing at the Tokyo Olympics. The post Adegoke, Brume wins Athlete of the Year awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fayemi meets Buhari, says President right to reject amended Electoral Act
Mr Fayemi says Nigerians should commend President Buhari for rejecting amended Electoral Act. The post Fayemi meets Buhari, says President right to reject amended Electoral Act appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria needs N348.1 trillion to achieve five-year national development plan -- Buhari
Mr Buhari says the government is expected to provide N49.7 trillion or 14.3%, while the private sector would provide the balance of N298.3 trillion or 85.7%. The post Nigeria needs N348.1 trillion to achieve five-year national development plan - Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CBN wheat programme targets $2 billion in FOREX savings
According to the CBN, the programme will benefit over 150,000 farmers and would be implemented in 15 states of the federation for a start. The post CBN wheat programme targets $2 billion in FOREX savings appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Takeaways from President Buhari's epic visit to Turkey, By Garba Shehu
The purpose of the President’s trip to Turkey, December 16th to 19th was to participate in the 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit, with an appealing theme: “Enhanced Partnership for Common Development and Prosperity.” Our national strategy was laid out before departure, based on a strong optimism
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Four die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
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CCT can’t justify N400 million paid to contractors – Audit Report
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Undeterred by bombings during his Maiduguri visit, Buhari says Nigeria in 'final phase' of tackling insurgency
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Nigeria's aviation ministry had earlier limited the carrier’s daily flights to Abuja to a single run a week and denied approval for the airline’s winter schedule. The post FG reinstate Emirates schedule to Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nembe Spill: Investigation stalled as Aiteo allegedly 'bars' Bayelsa committee over media inclusion
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CBN endorses appointment of Abdullahi as new FBN Holdings chairman
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Another Super Eagles star injured ahead AFCON tournament
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Libyan elections postponed, new date expected within 30 days – UN envoy
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Meet Goya Menor, artiste behind viral 'Ameno' amapiano remix
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Jigawa gov signs child protection, 2022 appropriation bills into law
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Fuel Subsidy Removal: NLC plans national protest Feb 1
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