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The Director General of  the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,  has warned that Nigeria and many African countries may face food crises due to the war in Ukraine. She made this warning during an exclusive interview with BBC World Service, which was monitored by Saturday Vanguard in Abuja yesterday. Okonjo-Iweala also warned that the war would have global …

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State met with the state House of Assembly aspirants alongside party leaders and other Edo PDP officials at the Government House, Benin City during the week. Obaseki, who sued for unity and harmony among party members and leaders, expressed confidence that the party will come out victorious in the forthcoming general elections. He noted, “We …

*Meets APC delegates in Taraba, Adamawa States *Lamido prays for success of VP’s presidential aspiration There is no greater privilege than to have the opportunity to give one’s best in the service of the country, contributing to society and making life better for the people, Nigeria’s current Vice President and presidential aspirant in the 2023 election has said. Prof. Osinbajo …

An Edo State High Court has refused to grant an interim injunction seeking to restrain the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu from allowing the ad hoc delegates that emerged from the party’s ward congress to participate in the party’s primary election. The action was instituted by one Mr. Eghe Adun, an old PDP member …

By Igbotako Nowinta, Alltimepost.com Nigeria Bureau Chief A passionate appeal has been made to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), to call off its ongoing nation-wide strike, which has paralyzed academic activities in Nigerian universities. This appeal was made during a recent interview with Alltimepost.com by Dr. Godwin Uyi Ojo, the Executive Director of the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed optimism that whatever the situation and condition is, all will be well with Nigeria. Obasanjo, who said this at a Global Crusade organised by the Deeper Life Bible Church, in Abeokuta and monitored online on Tuesday, urged Nigerians to have faith in God. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo in an hand shake with Pastor Dr. …

The Senator representing Borno South in the red chamber, Ali Ndume, has said that the Northern region of Nigeria has more to gain from a Southern Presidency, which he described as “inevitable”. Ndume, who is a former leader of the Northern Caucus of the All Progressives Congress, insisted that the ruling matter must zone its 2023 Presidency to the Southern …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled new Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) replacement rules for individuals, corporate organisations and IoT/machine to machine. NCC released a new comprehensive document bearing the guidelines for both individuals and corporate consumers recently. The NCC, in the document titled, ‘Business Rules and Operational Processes for Implementation of the SIM Replacement Guidelines 2022’ noted that the …

…Power must shift for equity, justice, fair play — Southern govs …Gowon should’ve allowed Igbo to leave Nigeria; zoning must hold — Clark …Rotational presidency legal, constitutional — Southern senators *It’ll be unfair, unjust, betrayal of trust, if APC zones Presidency to North, says Ndume Southern governors, senators and elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, yesterday, insisted that power must shift …

• MTN targets Q4 for PSB services, Airtel to announce this month• Banks struggle to retain talents as telcos launch aggressive headhunt• Telcos broadband control raises fear of unfair competition• DMBs source viable fintechs for acquisition A new wave of competition for the retail segment of banking has been activated with MTN and Airtel eyeing a large chunk of the …