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FENRAD decries state of environmental decline, degradation in Abia

…demand for urgent recovery of the city Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, an environmental and pro-democracy rights advocacy group has decried the state of environmental decline and degradation in Abia, especially in Aba, which is deteriorating under the watch of Chief Roland Nwakamma, Deputy Director, Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA Aba […]

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No Suspects of Boko Haram financiers released, your allegation spurious – Malami replies Sahara Reporters

Malami in New York to speak on Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN will today in New York, United States of America deliver a public lecture titled “Decling of Corruption in Africa: The Approach of President Muhammadu Buhari in Nigeria”. The annual public lecture was organised by the Center for Media and Peace Initiatives (CMPI). It

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JUST IN: Prof. Hilary I. Inyang to speak at 1st Baze University Information, Technology, Research & Innovation Week

By Eyo Nsima Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria, has invited Professor Hilary I. Inyang to speak at its 1st Information, Technology and Research Innovation Week on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from 10:00 am to 13:00 pm. He will be speaking on, “Fostering Quality Assurance and Innovative Teaching and Research Practices.” According to the University, Information Technology,

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COVID-19: Confirmed cases rise to 165,370 in Nigeria

COVID-19: Confirmed cases rise to 213,147 in Nigeria

By Eyo Nsima The confirmed cases of Coronavirus pandemic have risen to 213,147 in Nigeria, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. It stated: “On the 14th of November 2021, 20 new confirmed cases and 8 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. “Till date, 213147 cases have been confirmed, 205732 cases have been discharged

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How the year 2020 impacted Nigeria and what 2021 holds for the nation’s economy

We look forward to a better, bigger, and richer 2022 Lagos International Trade Fair

By TOKI MABOGUNJE It is most heart-warming for me to welcome you first to the Lagos State Special Day eventat the ongoing 2021 Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF), and secondly to the official closing ceremony of the 35th edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair. May I, on behalf of the Trade Promotion Board, Council

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Cargo ship lost control, struck embankment in Shanghai, China

Chinese cargo ship sank in South China Sea, 13 crew rescued

Cargo ship HANGSHENG88 sank in the afternoon November 12, 2021, 40 nm off the coast of Huilai County, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Cargo ship HANGSHENG88 sank in the afternoon Nov 12 40 nm off the coast of Huilai County, eastern coast of Guangdong province, China, South China sea (east of Hong Kong), cause of

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MARITIME ACCIDENT: How Container ship WYBELSUM contacted Lock’s wall in Kiel Canal

Disabled container ship SINGAPORE BRIDGE on tow

SINGAPORE BRIDGE taken on tow by offshore tug FAIRMOUNT EXPEDITION (IMO 9358943), towage commenced on November 13, 2021 port of destination yet unknown, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Confirmed disabled, adrift, cause yet unknown. AIS missing during last 6 hours. “Container ship SINGAPORE BRIDGE, IMO 9224348, disabled adrift in Bay of Bengal since Nov 7,

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SERAP sues Akpabio, Abass over ‘plan to spend N110bn on bulletproof cars, others’

SERAP petitions UN over ‘vicious assault on Justice Mary Odili

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr. Diego García-Sayán, UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, to “put pressure on the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to conduct a credible, thorough, impartial, independent, transparent, and effective investigation into the vicious assault on Supreme Court Justice Mary Odili by rogue officials.”

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Telecoms Sector amongst biggest contributors to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth --- Prof Danbatta

NCC holds 2021 Board, Management Retreat

As telecoms sector emerges as a leading contributor to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and as the nation prepares to launch the Fifth Generation (5G) network in 2022, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has convened the 2021 Board and Management retreat. The Retreat, taking place at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, with the theme, “Expect More,

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IFC partners Liquid Intelligent Technologies to boost Africa’s digital infrastructure

To support universal and affordable broadband access in Africa, IFC has partnered with Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid.Tech) to expand data center capacity and the rollout of fiber-optic cable on the continent. The partnership with Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Africa’s leading independent fiber and digital services provider, aims to increase digital connectivity and inclusion in Africa and

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