The Federal Government, yesterday, launched Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan to tackle the chalenges of energy poverty, climate change and employment. Speaking at a virtual global meeting, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, said among other things, the Plan would lift 100 million people out of poverty, reduce Nigeria’s carbon footprint, drive economic growth and create jobs. He said it was time Nigeria and the African …
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After a glittering 27-year professional career in which she became one of the greatest players of all time, Serena Williams is preparing to bid farewell to tennis at the major where it all began. The 40-year-old sporting icon ended the guessing game surrounding her future earlier this month by revealing that the “countdown” to her retirement had started, with her …
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SSANU President, Muhammed Ibrahim, disclosed this on Wednesday when he featured on PREMIUM TIMES’ weekly Twitter Spaces. The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has revealed that more than 300 of its members lost their lives to depression, among other health challenges during the five-month prolonged strike that was just suspended. SSANU President, Muhammed Ibrahim, disclosed this on Wednesday when …
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) yesterday in Abuja unveiled the first phase of 160 high-tech digital radios to facilitate more effective communications among its team of players. The agency noted that the four categories of radios acquired-PNC370, PNC380, PNC550 and PDC550-are to create better interface between its operational and tactical actors. The Director-General of NEMA, Mustapha Habib Ahmed, in …
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Yesterday, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc kicked off an open Fifth-Generation (5G) pilot in the lead-up to its highly anticipated commercial launch. The company, which intends to launch 5G services in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Owerri and Maiduguri, is testing the next-generation network infrastructure. Customers with certain enabled devices will be allowed to connect with and try out the …
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The Federal Government, yesterday, blamed those it described as economic saboteurs for the vandalisation of crude oil facilities in Niger Delta region. Director-General, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, NOSDRA, Mr. Idris Musa, who stated this in Abuja, accused unnamed businessmen of masterminding the attack on oil pipelines for pecuniary gains. He said the government was looking into the …
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The Federal Government, on Wednesday, said recommencing the Abuja-Kaduna train service while some of the passengers kidnapped by terrorists during the March 28 train attack will be insensitive to their families. This was as it said measures were underway to employ advanced technology-based surveillance systems to forestall future terrorist attacks. It said the options available also include the DSS-approved system …
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President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in the State House, Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo also joined the meeting physically for the first time since he underwent a surgery following an injury he sustained while playing squash. Mr Osinbajo, who underwent surgical operation on July 16, …
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The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), Pastor Williams Kumuyi, yesterday said that “no elephant of a man can stand against the 2023 general elections.” Kumuyi, who stated this in Ondo town, headquarters of Ondo West Local Government Area of the state while arriving for a 6-day global crusade, revealed that only God will determine the winners …
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Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has warned northern youths not to provoke a crisis in the Niger Delta region with unnecessary and misguided expressions and actions. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Robinson, PANDEF said the warning became necessary following reports that purported northern youths, under the auspices of Amalgamated Arewa Youth Groups, demanded termination of a reported pipeline …
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