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Court sides with Yahoo in data collection case

Yahoo has won a court fight that could help the public learn more about the government’s efforts to obtain data from Internet users, The Associated Press reported on Tuesday. The United States Foreign...

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Oil stays near $106 ahead US inventories report

The price of oil stayed near $106 a barrel Tuesday as energy markets waited for the next United States report on crude and fuel inventories for confirmation of recent signs of increased demand, The...

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Nigeria losing 400,000 barrels of oil daily –Okonjo-Iweala •Reps summon Adoke...

The nation’s economy is currently in a precarious position following the admittance of the Federal Government that estimated 400,000 barrels of crude oil are being lost daily to illegal bunkering,...

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Inflation drops to six-month low at 8.4% —NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday released the Consumer Price Index report for the month of June, saying the country’s inflation rate now stood at 8.4 per cent. The CPI measures the average...

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Mobile number portability rules may be reviewed

There are strong indications that the conditions governing Mobile Number Portability may be reviewed this month following indifference by telecoms subscribers towards its adoption. Findings by our...

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Skye Bank donates N600m ICT centre to OAU

Skye Bank Plc has donated a N600m state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology centre to the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. The Group Managing Director and Chief...

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NAMA asks telecoms firms to dismantle masts

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has said it has given owners of telecommunication masts situated in several locations across the country a four-week ultimatum to dismantle them or face...

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FG inaugurates broadband council

The Federal Government on Tuesday inaugurated the Broadband Implementation Council chaired by the Minister of Communications Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson, with a target to achieve 80 per cent...

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CBN moves to minimise bank customers’ credit risks

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Lamido Sanusi, has inaugurated a steering committee on financial literacy to help financially excluded individuals to know, understand and access...

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Shell shuts 624MW Afam VI power plant

Power generation in the country dropped further on Tuesday following the shutdown of the 624 megawatts capacity Afam VI Power Plant by the Shell Petroleum Development Company Joint Venture. Shell said...

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Mobil disowns arms-laden tanker

Mobil Nigeria has denied media reports alleging that an arms-laden tanker intercepted by operatives of the Joint Task Force of the Nigeria Army in Kebbi State bore its logo. The Army had on Saturday...

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Economic opportunities abound in C’River – Imoke

Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke has called on youths to contribute to the development of the state by taking advantage of economic opportunities in the state. Imoke made the call during 2013...

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Small business owners set two-point agenda for FG

The Association of Small Business Owners has called on the Federal Government to shift focus from its seven-point agenda to a two-point agenda of power supply and provision of motorable roads. This,...

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Investment in ICT, panacea for unemployment – Ondo commissioner

Ondo State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Akin Adaramola, on Tuesday said the alarming rate of unemployment in the country would worsen in the nearest future unless government...

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Boundary commission’ll be impartial in resolving disputes – Sambo

Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Wednesday promised that the National Boundary Commission would strive at all times to remain impartial while resolving boundary disputes among states of the federation....

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Group opposes multiple regulations in oil industry

The Oil and Gas Service Providers Association of Nigeria has opposed the provision of two regulators for the industry in the Petroleum Industry Bill. The group, in a position paper made available to...

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IPMAN promises adequate distribution of petroleum products

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has assured that its members would ensure a hitch-free distribution and retailing of petroleum products to consumers in the country. This, it...

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IoD, NSE urge compliance with reporting standards

The Institute of Directors Nigeria has called on operators in the capital market to ensure full compliance with international financial standards. The President, IoD Nigeria, Mrs. Eniola Fadayomi, made...

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Philips brings lighting, solar solution to Nigeria

As part of efforts aimed at expanding its business in Africa with innovations that address local needs, Royal Philips has introduced its led lighting and solar solutions to the Nigerian market. The...

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AfDB approves $150m for Nigeria’s economic growth

African Development Bank on Wednesday said it had approved $150m line of credit to Fidelity Bank to fund selected projects in sectors that are critical to Nigeria’s economic growth. A statement by the...

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