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APC Alters Timetable For Primaries Nationwide

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the review of the timetable for the conduct of the 2018 primary elections of the party. By the original schedule, presidential primaries were to hold on September 20, while appeals that may arise from the conduct were to be heard on September 22. September 25 was fixed …

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Heritage Bank Partners NPA To Support Improved Ports Infrastructure In Maritime Sector

The maritime sector through Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) is set to get improved infrastructural boost as Heritage Bank Plc revealed plans to provide financing for building critical maritime infrastructures and other aspects of transport sector projects once policies driving the projects are well structured. The MD/CEO of Heritage Bank, Ifie Sekibo disclosed this as one of the panelists at the …

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Society For Corporate Governance Nigeria Courtesy Visit To Stock Exchange

Photo Caption: From Left; Mr. Ibrahim Dikko, Director, Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria; Mr. Tijiani Borodo, Fellow/Director, Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria; Mr. Bola Adeeko, Head, Shared Services Division, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Professor Fabian Ajogwu, SAN, Fellow/Director, Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria and Mrs. Hilda Nkor, Chief Executive Officer, SCGN during a Closing Gong Ceremony at The Exchange …

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Dangote Launches ‘BlocMaster’ For Cement Moulders

Builders and other stakeholders have lauded the BlocMaster Cement which was formally launched by Dangote Cement PLC yesterday in Kano, Kano State, describing it as extra strong and the best for block moulding in Nigeria.  Before it was officially rolled out yesterday, the innovative cement product had been adjudged ideal by the country’s engineers, builders and block makers, due to its …

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My Husband No Longer Loves Me, Wife Tells Court

A housewife, Iwabi Fasinu, 28, on Tuesday pleaded with a Badagry Customary Court in Topo, Badagry, to dissolve her marriage to Alex Fasinu on grounds of lack of love. Iwabi, who resided in Oropo Junction, Ansarudeen, Badagry, also told the court that she and her son, Emmanuel Fasinu, had been living all alone with the help of neighbours. “I met …

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My Wife Is Destructive, Man Seeking Divorce Tells Court

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A 53-year-old Festus Ajetunmobi, on Tuesday, asked a Badagry Customary Court in Lagos State to dissolve his 20-year marriage to his wife, Titilayo, alleging that she destroys his property. The petitioner told the court that he was no longer interested in the marriage because of her alleged habitual destruction of household property during misunderstandings. He said that he wanted to …

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2018 Economic Summit To Focus On Making Governance And Institutions Work

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Arrangements have been finalised for this year’s Nigerian Economic Summit (NES 24) which holds in Abuja on October 22 and 23, with focus on good governance as a path to sustainable human and economic development. The aim is to work towards achieving the goals of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP). The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator …

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Buhari Implores Africa Nations On Maritime Endowment, Trade Facilitation

President  Muhammadu Buhari  of Nigeria has advised African Nations to take full advantage of maritime endowment within the continent as part of measures to strengthen economic development. Speaking on Monday at the opening ceremony of the International Association For Ports and Harbours (IAPH), Africa Regional Conference, in Abuja, Buhari explained that Nations in Africa are largely connected by the same developmental challenges …

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