naija news today 220818

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    Business Dangote Industries, VDMA train 200 Nigerians – Punch Newspapers

    Dangote Industries Limited and German Equipment Manufacturers Association have commenced the train-the-trainer (didactic & rhetoric) course under the Dangote VDMA Initiative on Technical Education and Vocational Training. The training, which is being held at Dangote Academy Complex in Obajana...
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    Business FG, oil majors lose N195bn to pipeline shutdown – Punch Newspapers

    The shutdown of the Trans-Ramos Pipeline since May has cost the Federal Government, Shell, Total and Nigeria Agip Oil Company Limited at least $640m (N195bn) in lost revenue. Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited announced on May 25 that it had shut down production following …...
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    Sports I rejected China move because of Eagles –Nwakaeme – Punch Newspapers

    Nigeria’s Anthony Nwakaeme has rejected big money offers from China in order to stay in contention to play for the Super Eagles again. Instead he has moved to Turkish club Trabzonspor on a three-year deal from Israeli champions Hapoel Be’er Sheva. “Everything is not about money, there is …...
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    Sports UEFA President’s Honour for Beckham – Thisdaylive

    Former England captain David Beckham will receive the UEFA President’s Award for his contribution to football and promoting the sport in “every corner of the planet”. Beckham played for Manchester United, La Galaxy, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Paris St-Germain in a 20-year career. His “tireless...
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    Sports Premier League threatens legal action over Saudi piracy – Punch Newspapers

    The English Premier League said Tuesday it is taking steps to bring legal action in Saudi Arabia to resolve a piracy issue over the televising of its matches and to protect its authorised broadcaster Qatar-based beIN Media Group, AFP reports. The EPL said it had seen “compelling evidence” …...
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    Sports Kante was too shy to touch the World Cup –Giroud – Punch Newspapers

    Olivier Giroud has revealed that N’Golo Kante was too shy to grab hold of the World Cup after winning it with France in Moscow last month, according to Daily Mail. The Chelsea team-mates discussed their World Cup success on the club’s official Facebook page having both played a … read more...
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    Sports UNDER-20 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: Spain Hero, Coll, Rides a Rollercoaster of Emotions – Thisdaylive

    Spain goalkeeper Catalina ‘Cata’ Coll arrived in the mixed zone singing and dancing with her team-mates, shaking off the tension of a match that involved plenty of nervy moments for La Rojita. The suffering was all worth it, however, as the Spanish advanced to their first-ever FIFA U-20...
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    Metro Doctors migration affected Nigeria — President, NPMCN – Punch Newspapers

    The President of National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Dr Opubo Da Lilly-Tariah, has frowned on the migration of Nigeria medical doctors to other nations of the world. He said that leaving the country after their training for other countries for greener pastures had adversely …...
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    Metro Important security tips for your ATM cards – Punch Newspapers

    Learn how to stay safe when using the Automated Teller Machine and your credit, debit and ATM cards. These tips will be useful to you, according to www.handsonbanking.org. At the ATM Think about your personal safety when using an ATM. This is because most ATMs give out cash … Read more via...
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    Politics Ganduje frees 170 prison inmates – Punch Newspapers

    Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Sallah day, facilitated the freedom of 170 prison inmates from the Goron Dutse Prison and across the state. Ganduje, who witnessed the release of the inmates from the Goron Dutse Prison, said the gesture was in the spirit … Read more via Punch...
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    Politics I’ll bring my successor to Eid-prayer next year, says Amosun – Punch Newspapers

    The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, says he will bring his successor in the state in 2019 to the Eid praying ground at Oke Lantoro, Abeokuta during the celebration of the Eid-el-Kabir. He said this in his speech at the Eid ground on Tuesday … Read more via Punch Newspapers –...
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    Politics Buhari says NYSC is one of the best things to happen to Nigeria – Pulse.ng

    President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as one of the best things to happen to Nigeria. The president hailed the programme after he was visited by corps members at his Daura home in Katsina State on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, as part of the … Read more...
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    Politics Buhari, ex-leaders have failed Nigerians– Presidential aspirant – Punch Newspapers

    A presidential aspirant on the platform of the National Rescue Movement, Alhaji Usman Ibrahim, has said President Muhammadu Buhari and the older generation of leaders are responsible for the problems of Nigeria. Ibrahim, who declared his presidential ambition on Monday evening during his...
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    Politics Electoral violence, vote-buying and Nigeria’s future elections – Punch Newspapers

    “In INEC, we are not so much concerned about who wins or loses but in the integrity of the electoral process. What we saw last Saturday was the lowest level of electoral discredit. INEC was ready but the elite aided by the uniformed security personnel spoilt … Read more via Punch Newspapers...
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    Business Why we want N500bn recapitalisation – FMBN MD – Vanguard News

    The management of Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN, is seeking the approval of N500 billion from the government to recapitalise its operations... Read more via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/2BAnUhK Get more: Nigeria Business News
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    Business Shoprite records first annual profit drop in 19 years – Vanguard News

    Shoprite has reported the first decline in its annual earnings in 19 years, due to currency devaluation in Angola and a lackluster showing in its home South African market and elsewhere on the continent... Read more via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/2N78Aul Get more: Nigeria Business News
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    Business FG should insure ‘Rent-to-Own’ housing initiative — NCRIB – Vanguard News

    The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, NCRIB, has urged the federal government to take up insurance for its ‘Rent-to-Own’ housing initiative.... Read more via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/2LeIKCA Get more: Nigeria Business News
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    Business NIPOST to offer address verification services to firms – Punch Newspapers

    The Nigerian Postal System is test running its Address Verification System in readiness for a new service, which will help corporate organisations to verify the physical addresses of their clients and prospective customers. Our correspondent learnt that the NIPOST AVS, which recently won an...
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    Business 90% of Africa’s illegally imported e-waste end in Nigeria — Report – Punch Newspapers

    Green Compass Recycling has revealed that Nigeria is the destination of 90 per cent of e-waste illegally imported to Africa. The report entitled, ‘e-Waste Recycling’s Contribution to a Circular Economy’, which was presented at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group stakeholders’ workshop in Lagos...
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    Entertainment Next Titans’ Audition Kicks-off – Thisdaylive

    The Lagos audition of the Heritage Bank Plc’s foremost entrepreneurial reality TV show, the Next Titan, was held with no fewer than 1000 contestants in attendance. The Head, Digital and Content of the bank Chibuike Agu, commended the participants for their determination to take part in the...
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