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LCCI predicts manufacturing decline, seeks govt intervention

The Punch 

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce has said that the contribution of manufacturing to the Gross Domestic Product may fall from the 8.2% recorded in the third quarter of 2022 unless the government intervenes in the sector. In its New Year statement on the economy signed by its Director-General, Chinyere Almona, the chamber called on the

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Review anti-business policies, NACCIMA tells FG

The Punch 

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture has called on the government to review policies that suffocated business establishments last year. The president of the association, John Udeagbala, stated this in his new year message, in which he noted that 2022 was a year with significant economic complications, marked by a

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Congressman Moonlighting As A Master’s Degree Student In AI

Techdirt 

We’ve spent years criticizing many politicians, especially in Congress, for trying to regulate technology that they don’t seem to understand and often falling prey to wild moral panics about the technology. That’s why it’s quite refreshing to see this story that the Washington Post had in the waning days of 2022 about Rep. Don Beyer, […]

Forex crisis, others threaten business growth – NECA

The Punch 

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has stated that dwindling input and forex scarcity were adversely impacting businesses in the country. The Director-General of Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, Mr Adewale Oyerinde, during a recent media parley in Lagos, said business must have critical inputs in the context of raw materials, finance and a stable environment to

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NGO advises govt on edutech

The Punch 

Against the backdrop that Nigeria has the highest number of out-of-school children in the world, a Civil Society Organisation; Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative has urged stakeholders to work together and make education technology in the country a reality for all students. Global Director of BBYDI, Abideen Olasupo, who made the call on Thursday at

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Covenant University holds 17th convocation

The Punch 

The Covenant University, Ogun State, will hold its 17th Convocation of the 2022 graduating class today (Friday). A statement signed by the institution said the  17th Convocation began on Thursday with the Special Convocation Service. It read, “There were hooding lectures across the four Colleges and the School of Postgraduate Studies. These lectures will cover various

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Osun will support military, war veterans – Adeleke

The Punch 

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has stated that his administration will continue to provide support for the military, as well as for war veterans and their families, in recognition of their service to the country. Adeleke gave the assurance at the launch of the emblem for the year 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day held

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‘Absolute nonsense’ – Carragher makes admission on Man United’s chances of competing with Man City and Liverpool

Caught Offside 

Jamie Carragher has spoken on Manchester United’s ‘revival’ under Erik ten Hag this season. The Red Devils oversaw their worst Premier League points tally in club history last season and were thoroughly embarrassed by several sides across the campaign.They finished sixth-placed in the league with a goal difference of zero.United’s board then opted to appoint the […]

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Obasanjo can’t show way forward, Tinubu slams ex-president

The Punch 

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent endorsement of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. According to him, Obasanjo who he claimed does not know the way cannot show others the way. Tinubu spoke during the party’s presidential

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New NDDC board chair promises to reposition commission

The Punch 

The Chairman, Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Lauretta Onochie, has decried the level of underdevelopment in the Niger Delta area despite the huge funds allocated to the interventionist agency over the years. She said the NDDC was a shame to the region and the country at large, noting that monies earmarked for

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Buhari, Tinubu, others mourn PUNCH columnist, Olukotun

The Punch 

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has condoled with the academia and the media over the death of a Professor of Political Science, Ayo Olukotun. Olukotun, until his death on Wednesday, was a PUNCH columnist. Buhari expressed his condolence in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Thursday.

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INEC begins BVAS testing in Plateau

The Punch 

The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the trial run of the newly-acquired Bimodal Voters Accreditation System in Plateau State, ahead of the forthcoming elections. INEC’s Head of Voters Education and Publicity Department in the state, Egwurube Otokpa, revealed this in an interview with The PUNCH in Jos on Thursday The PUNCH had reported that

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Varsity students reject fee hike, plan protest

The Punch 

University students across the country may in the next two weeks stage “a mother of all protest” nationwide if the governing councils of universities do not rescind their recent decision to hike registration fees. The National Vice President, Special Duties of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Suleiman Sarki, announced this to journalists in Maiduguri,

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Applying prevention programmes to fight drug abuse

The Punch 

The target demographic for drug prevention campaigns has traditionally been young adults. They are going through a variety of events and situations that make them vulnerable to using drugs, and they are also in the process of learning how to make healthy decisions and behaviours. At this point in their lives, drug usage is either

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Why no state can catch up with Lagos economically

The Punch 

I read a book in 2022 with the title, “Success is not an accident.” Indeed, the author has a clear understanding of the impact of deliberate decisions. One of the reasons I like one young man I am providing mentorship for is that his words of prayer read every time as follows, “God will intentionally

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Shoppers horrified as sterling silver lid for Heinz bottle on sale for eye-watering sum

TheSun.co.uk 

SHOPPERS are being asked to shell out £110 for a Heinz ketchup lid.

The sterling silver bottle caps can be engraved with names or personal messages.

Ware Collective/Wolf&BadgerThe sterling silver item by brand Ware Collective is the posh way to seal your sauce[/caption] Ware Collective/Wolf&BadgerThe lids are sold online, with the ketchup[/caption]

They are sold online, with the ketchup, by the Wolf & Badger and Ware Collective websites.

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Asaba to host National Youth Games Feb

The Punch 

The Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development has awarded the hosting rights for the seventh edition of the National Youth Games to Delta State. The choice of Delta as hosts was reached at a meeting of stakeholders for the Games, which held on the sidelines of the recently concluded 21st National Sports Festival which

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Forest will keep fighting – Awoniyi

The Punch 

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi says the Reds will take great heart from a first away win of the Premier League season following a 1-0 victory against Southampton on Wednesday evening. The Nigeria international netted the winner at St Mary’s, a win which lifted Forest above the relegation zone heading into Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup

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