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    Business FG to inject N300bn into auto industry – Vanguard News

    The Federal Government plans to inject N300 billion into the nation’s vehicle assembly plants as part of measures to accelerate the development of the automotive industry. Chairman and Managing Director of Volkswagen South Africa, Mr. Thomas Scheafer, speaking at the Edo Automotive Industry...
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    Metro Lack of sexual education: Nigeria teenagers are becoming mothers – Vanguard News

    The Nigerian girl child is more likely to suffer female genital mutilation, early sexual debut, sexual abuse and violence, premarital sex, unwanted pregnancy, unsafe abortion or ‎drop out of school than her counterparts in many other parts of the developing world. This has been the … Read...
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    Metro Facebook now deletes posts that financially endanger/trick people – TechCrunch

    It’s not just inciting violence, threats and hate speech that will get Facebook to remove posts by you or your least favorite troll. Endangering someone financially, not just physically, or tricking them to earn a profit are now also strictly prohibited. Facebook today spelled out its policy...
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    Metro Everything You Need to Know About the Samsung Note 9 – Gizmodo.com

    Photo: Sam Rutherford (Gizmodo) Last year’s Galaxy Note 8 was a totally solid phone, but it wasn’t very exciting. With a screen that was the same size as what you get on a Galaxy S8+ or S9+, and a battery that was actually smaller, it felt like Samsung played … Read more via Lifehacker –...
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    Politics IGP Idris submits report on SSS National Assembly siege to Osinbajo – Premium Times Nigeria

    The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has accused Lawal Daura of gross violation of Nigerian Constitution in Tuesday’s barricade of the National Assembly by State Security Service operatives. In a report on the controversial incident prepared for Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on...
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    Politics Sack Magu, Wike begs Osinbajo – Vanguard News

    Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to sack the Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Ibrahim Magu for overthrowing the Governments of Benue and Akwa Ibom States . Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike In an interview with journalists on...
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    Business Jaiz Bank to disburse $20m SME loan before year end – BusinessDay News

    Nigeria’s foremost non-interest commercial lender, Jaiz Bank Plc has announced that it will disburse the $20 million, secured from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) for Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) before the end of the year. “We have finished all that we need … Read more via...
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    Business Egyptian firm, EFG Hermes outlines plans to attract foreign capital into Nigeria – Nairametrics

    EFG Hermes last month announced its acquisition of Primera Africa, a Nigerian brokerage house. In an interview with Nairametrics, Kato Mukuru, Managing Director Head of Frontier Markets Research for the firm, discussed the company’s achievements so far, and its plans for the Nigerian unit...
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    Business Nigerian stocks tumble as demands diminishes – Nairametrics

    The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) continued to stumble as the all share index closed at 36,232.66 basis points down 0.20%..... Read more via Nairametrics – https://ift.tt/2vDRs8T Get more: Nigeria Business News
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    Entertainment Iggy Azalea Shuts Down Speculation That She’s Dating NFL Star DeAndre Hopkins – Olisa.tv

    Iggy Azalea thinks she is going to be single forever. The rapper revealed this hours after her flirty conversation with NFL DeAndre Hopkins which stirred speculation that they were an item. It all started after Hopkins posted a photo of himself with a caption that said: “My Aussies call me...
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    Entertainment AFRIMA Nominees List to be Unveiled on August 14 – Olisa.tv

    The 13-man International Jury of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, will arrive Lagos, Nigeria on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 ahead of a week-long adjudication process following the closing of entries where 8,009 songs/videos were received for the 5th edition of the annual awards event...
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    Entertainment “Put ego aside and submit to your woman” – Gideon Okeke gives marriage advise to men – INFORMATION NIGERIA

    Actor Gideon Okeke, who seems to be enjoying his marriage experience, has taken to his social media page to give some words of advice to men regarding marriage. He shared a photo of himself enjoying boiled corn and pear served by his wife and told men that a wife is … via INFORMATION...
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    Sports Sanchez Announces Chilean Film About His Life – Channels Television

    Manchester United star Alexis Sanchez announced on his Instagram account on Thursday that a film about his life is due out in Chile next year. Sanchez is the biggest star of Chilean football and the epitome of a rags to riches success story. The motion … read more via Channels Television –...
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    Sports Enzo Zidane: I’ve always been under pressure because of my name – TODAY.NG

    Enzo Zidane, the son of Real Madrid legend Zinedine, admits his surname has brought added challenges in his footballing career, but he is prepared to embrace those ahead of starting the season with Ray Majadahonda.... read more via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2MaCMrf Get More Nigeria Sports...
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    Sports Five talking points ahead of the Premier League kick-off – TODAY.NG

    The Premier League roars back into action on Friday after another frenetic summer of transfer spending in the richest league in the world..... read more via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2OYtXz0 Get More Nigeria Sports News
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    Sports Haiti Vs Nigeria: U-20 Women’s World Cup – 0 – 1 (Full Time) – Nairaland

    The Falconets bowed to the Germans in their opening game in France but the gaffer is confident about his side’s qualification from Group D Nigeria U20 women coach Christopher Danjuma believes his side can still qualify for the knockout stage of the 2018 Fifa U20 Women’s World Cup despite …...
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