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FactCheck: No, Nigeria hasn’t introduced N5,000 and N2,000 banknotes

By The Insight Team October 28, 2022 259 0

By David Ajikobi A video posted on Facebook in July 2021 shows piles of what seem to be Nigerian naira banknotes. A hand lifts bundles of the notes to the camera, revealing that they have the insignia and name of the central bank and are in denominations of N5,000 and N2,000. A woman’s voice can […]Continue Reading

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MAN condemns invasion of Dangote Cement Plant by Kogi State Govt

By The Insight Team October 7, 2022 193 0

…says move will discourage new investments, potential investors By Daniel Adaji The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has strongly condemned the invasion of Dangote Cement Plant on Wednesday by the state’s security outfit, the Vigilantes, on the order of the State Governor Yahaya Bello, noting that such action will discourage new investments in the State. […]Continue Reading

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Fact-check: Did armed robbers raid UBA in Ankpa?

By The Insight Team September 13, 2022 351 3

By Daniel Adaji Armed robbers attacked banks in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State onTuesday September 6, 2022. This attack was the second most gruesome in 10 years and it left at least two persons dead, several others wounded and a Police Station shattered. Claim: Several media organisations reported that three bank branches: United […]Continue Reading

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Cash shortage hits Kogi East after Ankpa Bank Robbery

By The Insight Team September 11, 2022 345 Post a comment

By  Daniel Adaji The robbery of First Bank Plc and Zenith Bank Plc branches in Ankpa, Kogi East last Tuesday, September 6, 2022, has caused severe cash shortage in the geopolitical zone. An eye witness, Julius Adukwu, who is a resident of Ankpa,  told The Insight that “The robbers invaded Ankpa at about 1pm on […]Continue Reading

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Here are countries to where Nigerian doctors flee, and why

By The Insight Team September 6, 2022 672 Post a comment

By Theophilus Abbah Though emigration of doctors from Nigeria to developed countries is not a new phenomenon, a recent survey has revealed that the current rate of emigration by doctors which intensified in that last three years may be injurious to the country’s health sector. The survey conducted NOI Poll and Nigeria Health Watch showed […]Continue Reading

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Decade-long sectarian conflict in Plateau threatens N10bn deal with Jaiz Bank

By The Insight Team September 6, 2022 275 0

The people of Plateau State want their beloved Jos ultramodern Terminus Market rebuilt, but not in partnership with Shariah-compliant bank   By Joseph Dangyang in Jos. Conceived in1975 and completed 10 years later in 1985, the forward-looking and sprawling Jos Terminus Main Market, was the socio-economic signature of the old Benue-Plateau, and later Plateau State. […]Continue Reading

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Osinbajo launches Energy Transition Plan as Nigeria seeks $10B Initial Support Package

By The Insight Team August 25, 2022 248 0

*World Bank, US EXIM Bank pledge $3b implementation support *VP says “it is time for decisive action, we cannot afford to delay”   By Daniel Adaji Africa’s increasing energy gaps require collaboration to take ownership of the continent’s transition pathways and the action should be decisive and urgent, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. […]Continue Reading

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Media aides mark Zulum’s 53rd birthday with “3rd Verdict”

By The Insight Team August 25, 2022 316 0

By Daniel Adaji Media aides, alongside social media associates, on Thursday unveiled a compendium, the 3rd Verdict, to celebrate the 53rd birthday of Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. The compendium’s Editor-in-Chief, who is also the Governor’s Adviser on Public Relations and Strategy, Malam Isa Gusau, announced the unveiling via a statement. Gusau Continue Reading

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Data show inflation is high in debt-ridden Kogi State

By The Insight Team August 24, 2022 299 Post a comment

By Daniel Adaji The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data from January to June, 2022 indicate that inflation rate is higher in Kogi State than in relatively developed states like Kano, Lagos, Port Rivers and even the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. An agrarian state, with a lot of civil servants, it is surprising that […]Continue Reading

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Football a National Asset, We’ll Resist any Attempt to Undermine its Development-Buhari

By The Insight Team August 24, 2022 303 0

By Daniel Adaji President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja declared that football remains the number one sport in Nigeria and a national asset, therefore his administration will resist any attempt to undermine its development. The President made the pledge while receiving the 10-year Football Development Master plan submitted by the Minister of Youth and Sports […]Continue Reading

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National Economic Council Commends Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority’s performance

By The Insight Team August 20, 2022 202 Post a comment

Receives briefing on crude oil production & security Council sub-committee to consider Governors’ concerns over ownership of new NNPC Ltd By Daniel Adaji The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a report on the 2021 financial performance of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), commending the board and management for a credible performance despite Continue Reading

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IGP Lauds Uzodimma, Commissions 10 APCs Donated to Police by Governor

By The Insight Team August 17, 2022 209 0

By Daniel Adaji Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali has commended Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State for his efforts in ensuring that security operatives are provided with materials needed for the security of lives and property of the citizenry. He spoke on Tuesday in Owerri while commissioning 10 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) and […]Continue Reading