Category: Nigeria
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Massacre Unfolds in Nimbo, Enugu State
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Massacre in Nimbo” comes days after Adani, Uzo-Uwani, an unforeseen massacre that claimed numerous lives and left a scar on the hearts of many in the early hours of a seemingly ordinary day. IGBO History & Facts, a platform dedicated to sharing Igbo stories with the world, has reported a…
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A.P Moller-Maersk Invests $600m to Transform Nigeria’s Ports
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A.P Moller-Maersk’s $600m Investment to Transform Nigeria’s Port Infrastructure, Tinubu Secures Deal at World Economic Forum In a groundbreaking move set to reshape Nigeria’s shipping landscape, President Bola Tinubu has secured a monumental $600 million investment from Danish shipping giant A.P Moller-Maersk. The investment, announced during a meeting on the…
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How the Igbo Pogroms Led to the Biafra War
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The Igbo pogroms of the 1960s, marked by a series of massacres against Igbo and other southern Nigerian communities, were a pivotal moment in Nigerian history, ultimately leading to the declaration of the Republic of Biafra and the Nigerian Civil War. The violence, which began in May 1966 and escalated…
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FCCPC Locks Sights on MultiChoice’s Price Hike
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MultiChoice’s Price Hike has caught the attention of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), prompting plans to review the recent increases in cable subscriptions to ensure Nigerian subscribers get value for their money. In an exclusive interview with Channels Television on its ‘Dateline Abuja’ programme, the Acting CEO…
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NNPC Ltd. Resolves Tightness in Fuel Supply, Reassures Nigerians of Stable Prices
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In a recent statement, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) addressed the current tightness in the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across some areas in Nigeria, attributing it to logistics issues that have since been resolved. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., Olufemi Soneye, emphasized…
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Lagos Workers Living Large with ₦70k Minimum Wage since January!
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In a move signaling a commitment to workers’ welfare, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that employees in the state have been enjoying an additional ₦35,000 wage allowance since the start of the year. This increase effectively doubles the minimum wage for many workers, raising the lowest salary from ₦35,000…
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President Tinubu Approves Takeoff of Consumer Credit Scheme
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. Consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance their quality of life by accessing goods and services upfront, paying responsibly over time. It facilitates crucial purchases, such as homes,…
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Multichoice Nigeria Announces Second Price Hike in Five Months for DStv and GOtv Packages
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Multichoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, has announced a second increase in subscription rates for its packages within a five-month period. The new tariff hike, set to take effect from Wednesday, May 1, 2024, was communicated to customers via email on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. According to Multichoice…