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Emomotimi Agama, the director-general (DG) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), says the regulator’s top priority for 2025 is to revamp regulations on investment fraud, also known as ponzi scheme, to enhance detection and accountability. In his new year message to the capital market over the weekend, Agama said the commission’s plans for the…
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Security forces have detained a few alleged vandals of sewage manhole covers on highways in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. Additionally, attempts are being undertaken to capture their accomplices, particularly those who purchase the manhole covers, according to a statement issued by Mr. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communications and…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, today, received the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Ogbagba II, at his residence in Lagos.
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Biden to present Hillary Clinton, George Soros and 17 others the Presidential Medal of Freedom By Victor Nava Published Jan. 4, 2025, 5:00 a.m. ET President Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, billionaire Democratic megadonor George Soros and several others at a…
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President Bola Tinubu has returned to Lagos after his Saturday’s working visit to inaugurate some developmental projects executed by the Enugu State Government. Tinubu was received at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. Upon his return, the President drove straight to his Ikoyi residence. During the visit to Enugu,…
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Oil marketers have started loading Automotive Gas Oil (diesel), and Kerosene from the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company. Dealers confirmed this to Sunday PUNCH on Friday, as they demanded Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from the recently rehabilitated plant. WRPC, under the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, came on stream on December 30,…
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Renowned Nigerian gospel minister and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the U.S. Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The non-political and faith-based event will be hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner ahead of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance’s swearing-in ceremony. The prayer breakfast, to…
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As part of his administration’s development strategy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to finishing the Eastern Rail Line, which runs from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. At his official visit to Enugu State on Saturday, the President made this commitment at a dialogue with leaders from the South-East. President Tinubu also pledged to…
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Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office Ruth Comerford A former city councillor in Brazil has returned a toilet and two sinks she had removed from her office after losing a bid for re-election. Footage of one of Janaína Lima’s employees hauling away the facilities was posted online as her tenure as Sao…
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Thailand offers various visa options based on the purpose of travel, including Tourist Visas, Special Tourist Visas (STV), Transit Visas, Non-Immigrant Visas, and Diplomatic and Official Visas. These visas are available for both single and multiple entries, depending on specific conditions. The Privilege Entry Visa, available exclusively to Thailand Elite members, is excluded from these…