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Jigawa Disburses N1.5 Billion in Pension Entitlements to 569 Retirees

Dutse: The Jigawa Government has initiated the disbursement of N1.5 billion in pension entitlements to 569 beneficiaries. This announcement was made by the Head of Service, Alhaji Muhammad Dagaceri, during an address to the beneficiaries at the Pension House in Dutse, marking the formal commencement of the exercise. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the […]

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Kwara Targets 700,000 Children for Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention Drugs

Ilorin: The Kwara Government has announced a target of administering Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) to no fewer than 700,000 children across the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminat El-Imam, revealed this initiative during the launch of the 2025 SMC campaign at the Children’s Specialist Hospital in Ilorin. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the campaign […]

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Stock Market Opens Week Bullish With N400bn Gain

Lagos: The stock market began the week on a positive note on Monday, with investors gaining N400 billion as bullish sentiment dominated trading activities. Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation climbed by N400 billion, rising to N85.455 trillion from N85.055 trillion on Friday. The All-Share Index also increased by 713.58 points or 0.53 […]

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TCN Remains Under Regulatory Involvement, SEC Asserts

Abuja: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the Tourist Company of Nigeria (TCN) Plc remains under its regulatory involvement. In a notice by the commission in Abuja on Monday, SEC condemned the recent actions by some majority shareholders of the TCN, who allegedly convened the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). According to News Agency […]

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NMA Suspends Strike, Gives 21-Day Ultimatum

Abuja: The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its planned industrial action and granted the Federal Government a fresh 21-day window to address its outstanding demands. The decision was reached during an Emergency Delegates Meeting (EDM) in Abuja, as conveyed in a communiqu© jointly signed by NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, and Secretary-General, Dr Jamin […]