Federal government says it has attracted over $2bn in renewable energy investment

NIGERIA'S federal government has revealed that it attracted over $2bn in investments in the renewable energy sector over the past decade as its contribution towards combating climate change and reducing are carbon footprint.

 

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Nigeria wins compensation court case against British firm Process and Industrial Developments

NIGERIA has won its legal compensation battle with British company Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID) that had seen the firm sue the government for $10bn as compensation for an abandoned contract.

 

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Canuk to honour outstanding associations at its December end-of -year gala dinner

MEMBER organisations of the Central Association of Nigerians in the UK (Canuk) who have excelled in the delivery of services to their members will be handed out special awards at this year's gala dinner taking place on December 16.

 

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Housing minister Dangiwa promises to build almost 35,00 homes under Renewed Hope Cities Project

NIGERIA'S housing minister Ahmed Dangiwa has revealed that the federal government is planning to build 34,500 homes in selected cities across the 36 states of the federation under the first phase of its Renewed Hope Cities Project.

 

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Given our penchant fashion there is no reason why Nigeria should not be the world’s number one footwear manufacturer

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[1] Do you know that the global footwear industry was worth $290bn in 2019 just before the coronavirus pandemic struck

[2] In 2022, it is believed that the global footwear was worth $382bn as more shoes got sold worldwide. This year, it is expected that the industry will be worth $398.40bn in 2023

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Ipob warns Ohanaeze Ndigbo that it will not back down on its demand for a referendum

SECESSIONIST group the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob) has warned members of Ohanaeze Ndigbo demanding restructuring to bury the idea insisting that what is required at the moment is a referendum. on remaining part of Nigeria or not.

 

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Does Bola Tinubu have any plans to put together a team of mavericks who are prepared to think the unthinkable?

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[1] Unlike most Nigerians, I do not believe in doing just the basic. I believe we should be looking to leapfrog the industrialised nations. I am prepared to think the unthinkable and push the boundaries of human know-how to breaking point. I hope President Tinubu is thinking along the same lines as me

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Klopp sent scouts to watch Osimhen play for Nigeria as talk of January transfer intensifies

LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp stepped up his pursuit of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen during the recent Fifa international break by sending scouts to watch him play for Nigeria against Saudi Arabia in Portugal.

 

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Given that addressing security concerns are President Tinubu’s most urgent priority, I think he needs to publish a template that looks something like this

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[1] As from January 1 2024, Nigeria shall launch a fourth military service known as the National Guard or Republican Guard that will be tasked solely with dealing with internal security. It will have an army, naval and air component and be charged with dealing with terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, etc

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