The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it seized smuggled goods worth N4.9 billion from January to June. ...
Tuesday, 16 August 2016
8000 Boko Haram members voluntarily surrendered – Military
The Nigerian Military on Tuesday in Abuja said that no fewer than 8000 Boko Haram members had voluntarily surrendered to its “Operation Safe Corridor” in the North-East.
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Youths to benefit from N25bn Lagos Employment Fund
The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Tuesday said that young farmers in the state would benefit from the N25 billion Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to develop agriculture value chains.
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PDP Crisis: Makarfi’s faction challenges suspension of convention
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, led by Ahmed Makarfi has challenged a court ruling suspending its schedule national convention slated for Wednesday.
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Oil prices extend gains
Oil prices rose Tuesday extending the previous session’s gains, as markets assess the likelihood of producers reaching a deal to limit output.
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CBN increases dollar sale to BDCs to $50,000
The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved an increase in the maximum amount that would be sold to each licensed Bureau De Change operator from $30,000 to $50,000 per week.
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