The Director-General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Capt. Alex Badeh, has raised alarm over the possible negative impact of the newly passed Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) tax law …
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Naira Shines in Security but Needs Respect, CBN Advises Nigerians
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has told Nigerians to treat the naira with more respect, saying it is one of the strongest currencies in the world when judged by …
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The Volta River Authority (VRA) has firmly denied reports claiming that a helicopter which recently made an emergency landing in Nkawkaw, Eastern Region of Ghana, belongs to the state-owned power …
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Peter Obi Blasts Treatment of Ibom Air Passenger
Former governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised the public stripping of an Ibom Air passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, describing the …
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Harnessing Wearable Technology to Improve Construction Safety in Nigeria
In Nigeria, many construction workers face daily dangers due to poor enforcement of safety rules and limited resources on worksites. Fatal accidents remain high, especially where heavy machines operate in …
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Train Coach Detaches in Motion, Causes Panic in Lagos
There was panic along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Thursday morning after a train coach detached while the train was in motion near the busy Ladipo area of Lagos. The incident …
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Umahi Dismisses Crack on Coastal Highway, Says N3tn Needed to Complete Road Projects
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has cleared the air on a crack that appeared on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, saying it is not a structural failure and should not …
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KWAM 1 Denies FAAN Allegations, Says Abuja Airport Incident Was Misrepresented
Popular Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as K1 De Ultimate or KWAM 1, has denied allegations of misconduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. This …
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Ex-NRC Boss Seyi Sijuwade Says Internal Rail Accident Investigations Are Dangerous
Former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Engineer Seyi Sijuwade, has raised serious concerns over the way rail accidents are investigated in Nigeria, saying the current system allows …
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A tragic road accident occurred in the early hours of yesterday on the Suleja-Lapai highway in Niger State, claiming the lives of 22 people and leaving 20 others injured. The …