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We need to overcome barriers to knowledge economy — Osinbajo

Daily Dispatch September 23, 2021

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says barriers to knowledge economy have to be surmounted in order to cushion the impact of disruptive technology on key sectors. Osinbajo was the Special Guest of Honour at a two-day  Kaduna State Investment Summit (KADINVEST) 6.0 on Thursday in Kaduna. The

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Electronic transmission of results: Senate sets up 7-member conference committee

Daily Dispatch September 22, 2021

The Senate on Wednesday set up a 7-member conference committee during plenary, with intent to harmonise positions between it and the House of Representatives on Electronic Transmission of election results. Earlier in the year, both chambers passed the bill for third readings, however, the 2010 Electoral Act [Amendment] Bill 2021, differed on provisions of clause […]

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Borrowing to accumulate debt for next generations is criminal – Obasanjo tells Buhari govt

Daily Dispatch September 20, 2021

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to the move by the Federal Government to take fresh loans amid outcries by Nigerians over incessant borrowing by the current administration. Obasanjo, while speaking to Channels Television in South Africa, described as criminal, the alleged move to accumulate debt for the next generation to pay. Obasanjo expressed

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Helen Prest has no shares in First Foundation – Mrs Oluwayemisi Ajayi

Daily Dispatch September 19, 2021

As the legal battle rages on between former Ms. Nigeria, Helen Prest, and Mrs Oluwayemisi Ajayi, the wife of the deceased medical doctor and business man, Dr Ademola Oluwatosin Ajayi, a new twist has been added to the case as Mrs. Oluwayemisi Ajayi has filed an application before the Federal High Court in Lagos, urging […]

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Buhari departs Abuja to attend 76th session of UN General Assembly

Daily Dispatch September 19, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari departed Abuja on Sunday for New York to participate in the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA76). The session opened on Tuesday, September 14. The theme for this year’s UNGA is: ‘Building Resilience Through Hope – To Recover from COVID-19, Rebuild Sustainably, Respond to Needs of the Planet, Respect […]

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Breaking: Fani-Kayode finally joins APC, promises to drag Bauchi, Enugu and Oyo governors to the party

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2021

Nigeria’s ex-Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party and joined the All Progressives Congress. According to Vanguard, Fani-Kayode formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress on Thursday. He was presented to President Muhammadu Buhari by the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the APC, and governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni on