Friday, April 26

Netherlands Plans $250 Million Investment in Nigeria
26Apr By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

Netherlands Plans $250 Million Investment in Nigeria

In the upcoming months, the Netherlands is looking to invest an additional $250 million in Nigeria. During President Bola Tinubu's visit to the official residence of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, it was revealed that Dutch investors have confidence in Tinubu’s administration. This investment package of $250 million will also include a $100 million commitment towards a waste-to-wealth industrial facility to be established in Lagos State, Nigeria. Prime Minister Rutte commended Tinubu for his bold decisions, particularly his approach towards addressing fuel subsidies and enacting other critical reforms that previous administrations had not taken. Rutte praised Tinubu's early adoption of such measures as a sign of exceptional determination and leadership within ECOWAS. In response...
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Bola Tinubu expresses condolences to Eze family following Senator Ayogu Eze’s passing
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Bola Tinubu expresses condolences to Eze family following Senator Ayogu Eze’s passing

In a statement released on Thursday in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu conveyed his sympathies to the Eze family on the sad demise of Senator Ayogu Eze. Sen. Ayogu Eze, who served as a Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial Zone from 2007 to 2015, was remembered for his various roles during his tenure, including serving as Committee Chairman on Information and Media and Chair of the Committee on Works. Tinubu also offered his condolences to the late Senator's friends, associates, former colleagues, and the National Assembly as a whole. He further prayed that the departed soul may find rest with God and that comfort be granted to those who are grieving.
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Fuel Scarcity Leads to Renewed Long Queues in Zamfara
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Fuel Scarcity Leads to Renewed Long Queues in Zamfara

In Zamfara State, a fuel scarcity situation has emerged, resulting in the closure of many filling stations. An observation by NewsNow revealed that multiple filling stations in Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Tsafe, and surrounding areas were unable to dispense fuel. The price of a liter of fuel has soared to a range of N800 to N850. Attempts to get comments from some independent oil marketers were unsuccessful as they declined to speak on the matter. Drivers and motorcyclists, in conversations with NewsNow, expressed disappointment at the reoccurrence of long queues at the filling stations. One individual, Abubakar Tukur, stated, "We celebrated the disappearance of long queues at the filling stations, but the issue has resurfaced."
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Investors gain N26bn in single day as NGX records rebound
26Apr By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

Investors gain N26bn in single day as NGX records rebound

On Thursday, investors gained N26 billion on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), marking a return to positive market sentiment. The market capitalization, which opened at N55.494 trillion, saw an increase of N26 billion or 0.05 per cent to close at N55.520 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index rose by 0.05 per cent or 48 points to close at 98,169.30, up from 98,121.30 recorded on Wednesday, pushing the Year-To-Date (YTD) return to 31.29 per cent. Market breadth ended negative with 24 declining equities and 16 advancing others on the exchange floor. Among the gainers, Transcorp Hotel led by 9.75 per cent, closing at N96.50, followed by Livestock Feed Plc with a 9.42 per cent increase to close at N1.51 per share. Other gainers include Tantalizers, up by 9.38 per cent to close at 35k,...
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New Date Set for Remo Stars vs. Rivers United Rescheduled Game
26Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

New Date Set for Remo Stars vs. Rivers United Rescheduled Game

Following a rescheduling by the Nigeria Premier Football League, the matchday 21 fixture between Rivers United and Remo Stars has received a new date. The game is now set to take place on Sunday, May 5th, after being delayed initially due to Rivers United's involvement in the CAF Confederation Cup. Confirmation of the rescheduled match was communicated to both clubs in a memo by NPFL's chief operating officer, Davidson Owumi. The match is scheduled to be held at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Rivers United has been on an impressive unbeaten streak in their last four league matches. Stanley Eguma's team climbed to the 12th position in the table after a 2-0 victory over Katsina United on Thursday.
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New Appointment: Donwa Joins Golden Eaglets as Goalkeeper Coach
26Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

New Appointment: Donwa Joins Golden Eaglets as Goalkeeper Coach

It has been confirmed that Anthony Donwa, the goalkeeper coach of Rangers, will now serve in the same position for the Nigeria U-17 team, also known as the Golden Eaglets. Donwa is set to collaborate with the seasoned tactician Manu Garba, who took on his role two weeks back. Rangers expressed their delight at his appointment via their official social media handle. Extending their congratulations, the club posted, “Coach, congratulations on being named the goalkeeper coach for Nigeria’s U-17 team. We are truly proud of you.” The Nigeria U-17 squad is currently gearing up for the upcoming WAFU B U-17 Championship scheduled for next month in Ghana.
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EFCC has nabbed 9 suspected internet fraudsters
26Apr By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

EFCC has nabbed 9 suspected internet fraudsters

In Rivers State, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, rounded up nine individuals believed to be involved in online fraud. According to a statement released by the Commission on Thursday, the suspects were apprehended based on reliable intelligence regarding their alleged participation in internet-related crimes. Among the items seized from the suspects were various mobile devices, laptops, two cars, and numerous incriminating documents. EFCC mentioned that once the investigations are complete, the suspects will be promptly taken to court for prosecution.
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Urgent Request for Quick Approval of the Primary Healthcare Bill in Jigawa State
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Urgent Request for Quick Approval of the Primary Healthcare Bill in Jigawa State

The Jigawa State Maternal Newborn and Child Health Accountability Forum, known as JIMAF, has specifically urged Governor Umar Namadi to promptly give his approval to the revised Jigawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency bill, turning it into Law. During a comprehensive two-day review meeting organized by JIMAF and with the support of the Lafiya UK Program, Isah Mustapha, the Secretary of JIMAF, conveyed this request. According to Isah, the implementation of the revised bill as law will not only fortify Primary Health Care but also facilitate a more equitable distribution of human resources within the health sector, thereby enhancing service delivery. Moreover, he highlighted that it would bolster the state's determination to attain universal health coverage. He also took a mom...
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Barr Ben Nwoye Mourns the Passing of Senator Ayogu Eze, Describing Enugu’s Loss of an Astute Leader
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Barr Ben Nwoye Mourns the Passing of Senator Ayogu Eze, Describing Enugu’s Loss of an Astute Leader

The demise of Senator Ayogu Eze has left Barr Ben Nwoye, the former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, in a state of shock. NewsNow confirmed that Senator Eze passed away on Thursday morning at an Abuja hospital. In a personal statement issued on Thursday, Nwoye expressed his grief, stating that Enugu APC had suffered a great loss with the passing of Senator Eze. He described the late Senator as the most qualified candidate for governor that Enugu North Senatorial zone never had. Reflecting on the recent losses suffered by Enugu APC, Nwoye remarked, “How can one even begin to fathom this? It is heartbreaking to lose such remarkable individuals in succession. First, the passing of Mrs. Maria Aniobi, the former Enugu representative at the Revenue Mobili...
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EFCC clarifies: Yahaya Bello not undergoing media trial
26Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

EFCC clarifies: Yahaya Bello not undergoing media trial

The recent claims suggesting that Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, is being subjected to a media trial by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, have been dismissed. In a press conference, Olukoyede revealed that Bello had withdrawn $720,000 from a government account to pay for his child's school fees and mentioned that the former governor invited the EFCC to interrogate him in his village. He also expressed his commitment to resign if he fails to apprehend Bello and proceed with the investigation. Disagreeing with Olukoyede, Prof. Nwoke Chijioke, a former Vice President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, criticized the press conference as an inappropriate and biased trial approach. He stated, "The EFCC chairman's recent pr...
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