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Japan Tobacco International Nigeria Marks International Women’s Day, Reinforces Its Commitment to Gender Equity

Japan Tobacco International Nigeria (JTI Nigeria), a member of JTI Worldwide, has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equity and inclusive leadership as it joins the global community in commemorating International Women’s Day

March 10, 2026

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Four docked over alleged assault, damage to valuables worth N260,000

Four men on Tuesday, appeared before an Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting two men. The defendants are: Ibikunle Idris, 27, Adelola Babatunde, 27, Iseoluwa Kamil, 24, and Folorunsho Olugbenga, 54.

March 10, 2026

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APC says opposition ‘breathing but not competing

’The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Nigeria’s opposition parties appear to be “merely breathing but not competing” ahead of the 2027 general elections.Lagos APC spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, said this in a

March 10, 2026

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BPP, Yakubu Gowon University plan global procurement centre in Abuja

R-L: Director-General, Bureau of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Pro-Chancellor, Sen. Tejuoso Olanrewaju and Vice Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, Prof. Fawehinmi Hakeem during their courtesy visit to the Bureau office in Abuja

March 10, 2026

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NIMET cautions farmers on early planting due to deceptive February rains

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has cautioned farmers against early planting of crops to avoid drought, saying the recent rainfall “is deceptive”.The Oyo State Meteorological Manager, Mr Emmanuel Udoh, gave the advice

March 10, 2026

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Matna Foods partners Ondo Govt to boost cassava production

Ondo State Government and Matna Foods Company Ltd. have partnered to boost cassava production through youth and women engagement in agriculture. Dr Wemimo Akinsola, Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa on

March 9, 2026

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Stability in foodstuffs price excites Lagos residents at Ramadan

Some Lagos State residents have reiterated the stability of foodstuffs prices in spite of the ongoing Ramadan, aside from beans. Residents revealed this in in Lagos. Some of the residents noted that

March 9, 2026

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Agriculture remains backbone of Nigeria’s economy, says

The Federal Government says agriculture remains the backbone of Nigeria’s economy and a key driver of food security, job creation and poverty reduction.The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari,

March 9, 2026

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Economic, trade co-operation between Nigeria-India growing steadily – Chief Sanjay Jain

Popular Indian socialite and businessman in Lagos, Chief Sanjay Jain, has noted that economic and trade cooperation between Nigeria and India has been growing steadily over the years.He stated that India remains

March 9, 2026

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Polaris Bank celebrates 2026 Int’l Women’s Day, reaffirms commitment to empowering women

Polaris Bank has joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to promoting gender equality, empowering women, and supporting initiatives that foster inclusive growth across society.International Women’s

March 9, 2026

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