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Thursday, 2nd February 2023 < * Home * Nigeria * National * Metro * World * Africa * Asia * Europe * US * Politics * Sport * Football * Boxing * Athletics * Tennis * Other Sports * Opinion * Editorial * Columnists * Contributors * Cartoons * Business * Appointments * Business News * Business RoundUp * Industry * Aviation * Capital Market * Communications * Energy * DrillBytes * Maritime * Money * Technology * Gadgets * Telecoms * Social Media * Technology * Guardian Life * Beauty * Culture * Events * Features * Food * Film * Love and Relationships * Music * Odd News * On The Cover * Spotlight * Style * Travel and Places * Wellness * What's New * Guardian Arts * Arts * Art House * Artfolk * Revue * Literature * Theatre * Visual Arts * Features * Gender * BusinessAgro * Education * Executive Motoring * Executive Briefs * Focus * Friday Worship * Health * Law * Media * Science * Youth Speak * Guardian Woman * Entrepreneurship * GW Fiction * Personality * Issues * WIMBIZ * Guardian Angels * Advocacy * Commentary * Corporate Social Responsibility * Philanthropy * Social Impact * Property * Environment * Mortgage Finance * Real Estate * Urban Development * Saturday Magazine * Youth Magazine * Just Human * Life & Style * Love & Life * Transition * Travel & Tourism * Celebrity * Brand Intelligence * Gardening * Weekend Beats * Sunday Magazine * Ibru Ecumenical Centre * Campus * CityFile * News Feature * Living Healthy Diet * Living Wellbeing * Newspeople * #EndSARS * Guardian TV * Home * Nigeria * National * Metro * World * Africa * Asia * Europe * US * Politics * Sport * Football * Boxing * Athletics * Tennis * Other Sports * Opinion * Editorial * Columnists * Contributors * Cartoons * Business * Appointments * Business News * Business RoundUp * Industry * Aviation * Capital Market * Communications * Energy * DrillBytes * Maritime * Money * Technology * Gadgets * Telecoms * Social Media * Technology * Guardian Life * Beauty * Culture * Events * Features * Food * Film * Love and Relationships * Music * Odd News * On The Cover * Spotlight * Style * Travel and Places * Wellness * What's New * Guardian Arts * Arts * Art House * Artfolk * Revue * Literature * Theatre * Visual Arts * Features * Gender * BusinessAgro * Education * Executive Motoring * Executive Briefs * Focus * Friday Worship * Health * Law * Media * Science * Youth Speak * Guardian Woman * Entrepreneurship * GW Fiction * Personality * Issues * WIMBIZ * Guardian Angels * Advocacy * Commentary * Corporate Social Responsibility * Philanthropy * Social Impact * Property * Environment * Mortgage Finance * Real Estate * Urban Development * Saturday Magazine * Youth Magazine * Just Human * Life & Style * Love & Life * Transition * Travel & Tourism * Celebrity * Brand Intelligence * Gardening * Weekend Beats * Sunday Magazine * Ibru Ecumenical Centre * Campus * CityFile * News Feature * Living Healthy Diet * Living Wellbeing * Newspeople * #EndSARS * Guardian TV In the News: Nigeria Ignore calls to boycott elections, IWA urges Ndigbo 6 hours ago The Igbo World Assembly (IWA) has called on Ndigbo across the country to ignore calls to boycott the 2023 general elections. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Capital Market Stock market resumes February trading with N142 billion gain 6 hours ago The Nigerian equities market extended bullish sentiments to commence trading for the month of February in an upbeat mood yesterday, as investors’ wealth increased by N142 billion. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria IGP launches ‘SMARTFORCE’ database management system for personnel records 6 hours ago The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, yesterday, launched the ‘IGP-SmartForce Database Management Centre’ for Personnel Records Digitalisation and Biometric Capturing of all officers of the Nigeria Police Force. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Appointments We will resist attempts to privatise railway sector, says NUR 6 hours ago We have made several agitations for review of salaries and allowances. In 2021, we went on three days of industrial action that lasted for two days after which the then Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi intervened and we suspended the strike. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Features JAMB suspends two registration agents over extortion 6 hours ago For allegedly extorting candidates in the ongoing registration exercise for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended two centres. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria INEC says 800,000 PVCs uncollected in Oyo 6 hours ago To conduct mock poll in six LGs The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, Dr. Adeniran Tella, has disclosed that over 800,000 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) still remain uncollected in the state. Tella disclosed this, yesterday, during the stakeholders’ meeting at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Ibadan towards the mock voter… * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Buhari for free poll, not against any candidate, FG replies El-Rufai 5 hours ago What has been discussed in political circles in hushed tones and which was released through innuendoes last week Thursday, by the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, at a campaign rally in Abeokuta, was, yesterday. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Service downtime deepens consumer woes as Internet banking fails 5 hours ago First day into the extended 10 days granted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for old N200, N500 and N1,000 notes to be swapped for new ones, the cash squeeze continued across the country, yesterday, as millions of Nigerians struggled to complete transactions for goods and services. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Business News Why rail sector remains moribund, has no profit in 59 years 5 hours ago Despite rekindled efforts to revive the rail sector, there are fears that the high-end infrastructure might continue to operate at a loss. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Politics Abia State APC, PDP troubled by division, decease 5 hours ago Developments within the governing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and major opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), in Abia State, seem to be preparing grounds for arrival of a third force. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Nigeria not fighting corruption to impress anyone, FG replies Transparency International 5 hours ago Federal Government, yesterday, dismissed the recent verdict on Nigeria by Transparency International (TI), which said the country dropped five places in the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS Nigeria Fire service moves to boost efficiency, safety of lives 3 mins ago To boost efficiency and ensure the readiness of firemen to tackle fire accidents and reduce casualty, especially during the elections, the Federal Fire Service, (FFS), has embarked on an inspection tour of ongoing projects and other facilities at the National Federal Fire Academy in Sheda, Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria 2023 poll: Tinubu reinforces moves to woo youthful voters to his side 1 hour ago As the general elections draw nearer, the Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reinforced the move to woo the teeming population of voters within the age range of 35 years and below to his side. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Attack on our Anambra office won't deter us, INEC says 2 hours ago Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has assured Nigerians that the attack on its office in Anambra State on Wednesday won’t deter it from conducting the forthcoming general elections. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria ICPC arrests woman offering new naira notes for sale 2 hours ago The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested a woman, Omoseyin Esther, with the Twitter handle Simisola of Lala, offering new naira notes for sale on social media. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Nasarawa monarch cries out over alleged distortion of family history 2 hours ago The Ndanekpa descendants, one of the ruling clans in the Adadu community in Toto Local Council of the state, have raised alarm over the alleged distortion of their family history by Asumburuku descendants, the current ruling house in the community. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Rivers govt withdraws approval of Adokiye Stadium for Atiku presidential campaign 3 hours ago The Rivers State Government has withdrawn its earlier approval of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium given to the Peoples Democratic Party's Presidential Campaign for its mega rally in Port Harcourt scheduled for Saturday, February 11, 2023. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria NSCDC emerges best leadership agency 3 hours ago The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has emerged as the best Leadership Government Agency of the year 2022. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Downgrade of Nigeria’s credit rating worrisome but flexible, says Peter Obi 5 hours ago Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has described as worrisome, the recent downgrade of Nigeria’s credit rating by Moody’s Investors Service from B3 to junk bonds, sending signals to the global community of Nigeria’s current bleak economic fortune. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Wike accuses police of supporting instigators of political violence in Rivers 5 hours ago Governor Nyesom Wike has said Rivers State Government may be compelled to deploy its Neighbourhood Watch Safety Corps to maintain law and order if Nigeria Police continue to support political parties perpetuating violence in the state. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPORTS Football Excited Onuachu eager to start new chapter at Southampton 5 hours ago Super Eagles Striker, Paul Onuachu, says he cannot wait to start his Southampton career. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Athletics AFN’s endorsement of Gusau for CAA Presidency splits stakeholders 5 hours ago • CAA Region II is behind Kalkaba, says official The decision by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) to endorse erstwhile president of the body, Shehu Ibrahim Gusau, to contest for the presidency of the Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA), seems to have divided stakeholders in the nation’s athletics. Gusau wrote to the AFN last… * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Football Nigeria draws Morocco, South Africa, Zambia in Group B 5 hours ago Five-time world champions, Nigeria, must successfully negotiate a tricky Group B that includes Morocco, South Africa and Zambia to be eligible for a spot at this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup finals in Peru. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Other Sports Sponsors explain foray into polo as Art Hotels Club battles STL Shoreline 6 hours ago The Art Hotel Polo Club will go into today’s make or mar Open Cup encounter with STL Shoreline at the ongoing GTB Lagos International Polo Tournament assured of massive support from their sponsors and fans. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Other Sports Masai Ujiri’s Giants of Africa begins 20th anniversary celebrations 6 hours ago Co-founder of Giants of Africa, Masai Ujiri, has announced the beginning of worldwide celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enriching the lives of African youths through sports. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Other Sports Macaulay, Aje Junior, others shine as Opeifa Cup enters day three 6 hours ago Herbert Macaulay Junior Secondary School’s Boys, Aje Junior School, St. Lukes Junior Schools, Ruthina Junior School, Herbert Macaulay Junior Secondary School Girls, United Christian Junior School, and King Ado Junior School... * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram LATEST Nigeria Fire service moves to boost efficiency, safety of lives 3 mins ago To boost efficiency and ensure the readiness of firemen to tackle fire accidents and reduce casualty, especially during the elections, the Federal Fire Service, (FFS), has embarked on an inspection tour of ongoing projects and other facilities at the National Federal Fire Academy in Sheda, Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria 2023 poll: Tinubu reinforces moves to woo youthful voters to his side 1 hour ago As the general elections draw nearer, the Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reinforced the move to woo the teeming population of voters within the age range of 35 years and below to his side. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Attack on our Anambra office won't deter us, INEC says 2 hours ago Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has assured Nigerians that the attack on its office in Anambra State on Wednesday won’t deter it from conducting the forthcoming general elections. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria ICPC arrests woman offering new naira notes for sale 2 hours ago The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested a woman, Omoseyin Esther, with the Twitter handle Simisola of Lala, offering new naira notes for sale on social media. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the latest news and analysis of issues from Nigeria, Africa and around the world, direct into your inbox, daily Subscribe Now EDITORIAL Editorial Making third party insurance worth the value 6 hours ago The recent adjustment in the cost of vehicle insurance, especially third party insurance, has come with some controversies bordering on the justification for the increase, timing, economy and value for money for services rendered. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram FEATURES Education Education: Stakeholders seek more funds, infrastructure for sector in 2023 5 hours ago With the dawn of a new year, experts in the education sector have appealed to leaders and elected officials to ensure the survival of public institutions by allocating more funds to the sector. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDITOR'S PICK Business News OPEC+ maintains status quo amid lower output from Nigeria 5 hours ago The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries plus (OPEC+) coalition's Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) recommended no changes to the group's output policy at its meeting yesterday. The JMMC, which is made up of key OPEC+ ministers, is not a decision-making body, but it can make recommendations based on its assessment of the oil market and… * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Nigeria not fighting corruption to impress anyone, FG replies Transparency International 5 hours ago Federal Government, yesterday, dismissed the recent verdict on Nigeria by Transparency International (TI), which said the country dropped five places in the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Why we prioritised irrigation schemes, by Buhari 5 hours ago President Muhammadu Buhari has explained that his administration was giving priority to rehabilitation, expansion and completion of irrigation projects across the country because of their enormous contributions to the economy of the country and of stakeholders in the benefiting communities. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Nigeria Protest in Enugu over fuel price hike, scarcity of banknotes 6 hours ago Economic and social activities in Enugu State were affected, yesterday, as commercial transport operators resorted to protest over high cost of petrol and scarcity of banknotes in the state. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram BUSINESS Business News Sophos reveals fake apps cybercriminals explore on Apple store 5 hours ago Cybersecurity firm, Sophos, has released new findings on CryptoRom scams, an elaborate financial fraud schemes that prey on and trick dating app users into making fake cryptocurrency investments. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Business News Dangote, Sinoma seal pact on new 6MMT cement plant in Ogun 5 hours ago Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has signed an agreement with China’s Sinoma International Engineering to build a six million tonnes per annum cement plant in Itori, Ogun State. The agreement was signed by the Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote, alongside the Group’s Executive Director, Strategy, Capital Projects & Portfolio Development, DIL, Devakumar Edwin, while China Sinoma Engineering… * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Business News National lottery will contribute to economic growth, says Gbajabiamila 6 hours ago The Director General of National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Lanre Gbajabiamila, has expressed confidence in the capacity of the national lottery agency to contribute to economic growth and development in the country. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram COLUMNISTS Columnists Currency of life and the leadership question 6 hours ago In one of his New Year sermons, Pastor Adeniyi Ajayi of the Gospel Promotion Outreach, Ori Oke Baba Abiye, Ede in Osun State numerated ‘The Currency of Life’ as ‘time, money, knowledge and relationship.’ * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Columnists Steps to achieve ‘the decade of gas’ 6 hours ago Nigeria is a study in contradiction. It has the largest proven gas reserve in Africa yet faces a significant challenge in providing access to gas for a majority of its citizens and businesses. On top of this, it occupies an unenviable position as one of the top seven gas-flaring countries in the world, according to… * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Columnists Again, potpourri 6 hours ago Many things are taking place in the land at the same time. Much as one will not wish to be sucked into the murky waters of our politics in the land, one can’t but follow developments with keen interest. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram GUARDIAN LIFE What's New D’Prince Shares Inaugural Monthly Playlists Tagged ‘El Jefe’s Playlist’ 1 day ago D'Prince is also known as El Jefe, a Nigerian Afropop recording artist, entrepreneur and the CEO Jonzing World record label. El Jefe’s monthly playlist is a curation of his favourite songs of the month He shared the inaugural monthly playlist for the month of January which features 10 songs from Ruger, Millionz, Popcaan, Drake, Rema,… * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram What's New DJ Neptune Drops A New Single 'Bienvenue' Featuring Ruger 1 day ago DJ Neptune has dropped a new single titled 'Bienvenue' featuring Ruger. DJ Neptune taps Ruger for a new thrilling single Bienvenue' which comes through with a crisp tune produced by DJ Neptune, Kukbeatz and Choke Boi. The new year is off to a bang with "Bienvenue," a brand-new classic song from DJ Neptune and also… * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram What's New We Are Suffering From Paucity of Funds, Actress Says At Movie Debut 1 day ago Nollywood actress and movie producer, Rahama Sadau, has called on the federal government to urgently fund the movie industry to boost the nation's economy. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Features Animals Going Extinct And Its Impact On The Environment 1 day ago Animal extinction refers to the permanent loss of a species from the earth due to human or natural causes. When a species goes extinct, it can no longer play its role in the ecosystem and can have a ripple effect on other species and the environment. The negative effects of animal extinction include: Loss of… * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram GUARDIAN TV Naira swap: Nigerians share agony 8 mins ago The Naira redesign and the facing out of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes by the CBN has continued to cause an uproar among the citizens as no one are not able to assess the new notes. Just a few days ago, security agencies raided spots across the country to arrest those keeping the new notes. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Naira swap: Nigerians share agony 8 mins ago The Naira redesign and the facing out of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes by the CBN has continued to cause an uproar among the citizens as no one are not able to assess the new notes. Just a few days ago, security agencies raided spots across the country to arrest those keeping the new notes. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram Key facts about Nigeria's election 4 hours ago Voters in Africa's biggest economy and most populous nation are heading to the polls on Feb. 25 to elect a new president and lawmakers amid growing frustration over unprecedented insecurity, industrial-scale oil theft and surging inflation. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram El Rufai echoes Tinubu’s fears says; ‘powers that be’ in Aso Rock are working against party 1 day ago Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Thursday. * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * Telegram x * Home * Nigeria * National * Metro * World * Africa * Asia * Europe * US * Politics * Sport * Football * Boxing * Athletics * Tennis * Other Sports * Opinion * Editorial * Columnists * Contributors * Cartoons * Business * Appointments * Business News * Business RoundUp * Industry * Aviation * Capital Market * Communications * Energy * DrillBytes * Maritime * Money * Technology * Gadgets * Telecoms * Social Media * Technology * Guardian Life * Beauty * Culture * Events * Features * Food * Film * Love and Relationships * Music * Odd News * On The Cover * Spotlight * Style * Travel and Places * Wellness * What's New * Guardian Arts * Arts * Art House * Artfolk * Revue * Literature * Theatre * Visual Arts * Features * Gender * BusinessAgro * Education * Executive Motoring * Executive Briefs * Focus * Friday Worship * Health * Law * Media * Science * Youth Speak * Guardian Woman * Entrepreneurship * GW Fiction * Personality * Issues * WIMBIZ * Guardian Angels * Advocacy * Commentary * Corporate Social Responsibility * Philanthropy * Social Impact * Property * Environment * Mortgage Finance * Real Estate * Urban Development * Saturday Magazine * Youth Magazine * Just Human * Life & Style * Love & Life * Transition * Travel & Tourism * Celebrity * Brand Intelligence * Gardening * Weekend Beats * Sunday Magazine * Ibru Ecumenical Centre * Campus * CityFile * News Feature * Living Healthy Diet * Living Wellbeing * Newspeople * #EndSARS * Guardian TV Follow Us * Home * About Us * Flights * Advertise With Us * Terms © 2023 GUARDIAN Newspapers. 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