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CBN instructs banks to open Saturdays, Sundays: The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all commercial banks to open for operation on Saturdays and Sundays as ...
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Banks raise cash withdrawal limits to reduce queues: Deposit Money Banks are set to raise their cash withdrawal limits from the current N20,000-N50 ...
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Banks raise cash withdrawal limits to reduce queues
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CBN instructs banks to open weekends: The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all commercial banks to open for operation on Saturdays and Sundays as part of a ...
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Chess Marathon: Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya shatters world record: He originally set out to do 58 hours, Onakoya persevered for a grueling 60 hours.
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Chess Marathon: Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya shatters world record
Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
  • Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.

  • Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.

  • He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.

  • The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule
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Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa: Kenya has been ranked among the big five wealthy markets in Africa having millionaires and billionaires
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Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa
Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa
  • Kenya is recognized as one of the prosperous markets in Africa with a significant number of millionaires and billionaires.

  • As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.

  • Following South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria ranking at positions one to three, Kenya comes.

  • The data in the report indicates that Kenya has a substantial population of affluent individuals, totaling 7,200 millionaires.
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UTME 2024: Candidates miss exams over technical hitches: Candidates and officials at the centre told PREMIUM TIMES that the technical hitches affected candidates ...
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UTME 2024: Candidates miss exams over technical hitches
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1.94m students to sit for 2024 JAMB – Registrar: Mr Oloyede explained that the pace at which JAMB cleared candidates and captured biometrics made the exercise ...
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1.94m students to sit for 2024 JAMB – Registrar
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How naira transformed from worst currency to best-performing in six months – Cardoso
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DStv, GOtv increase prices again, give reason: The details provided show that DStv Premium subscribers will now pay N37,000 instead of N29,500
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DStv, GOtv increase prices again, give reason
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First Bank MD, Adesola Adeduntan, resigns: Mr Adeduntan joined First Bank in 2014, first as a chief financial officer and as an executive director
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First Bank MD, Adesola Adeduntan, resigns
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Naira gains at official market amidst depleting reserve: Market data published on the FMDQ website on Wednesday indicated that the naira closed at N1,072 ...
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Naira gains at official market amidst depleting reserve
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Naira tumbles to N1,234/$ at official market, speculators resume hoarding: The naira depreciated in its value against the United States dollar to N1 ...
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Naira tumbles to N1,234/$ at official market, speculators resume hoarding
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TRENDING: Pastor Enenche under fire for disgracing testimony giver: “The moment she talked about a law degree, I knew there is nothing like ‘law’ in what she was ...
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TRENDING: Pastor Enenche under fire for disgracing testimony giver
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How EFCC is misleading the world on Yahaya Bello’s case – Ex-Gov’s aides: Yahaya Bello's media office says the ex-governor is not afraid of the EFCC but ...
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How EFCC is misleading the world on Yahaya Bello’s case – Ex-Gov’s aides
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Fubara redeploys Wike-backed commissioners from key govt ministries: The Wike-backed commissioners had earlier resigned their appointments but returned to the ...
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Fubara redeploys Wike-backed commissioners from key govt ministries
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NCAA suspends Dana Airline operations: The NCAA says the suspension of the airline’s license is based on elevated safety concerns.
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NCAA suspends Dana Airline operations
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‘Money Na Water’, Cubana Chief Priest boasts after securing N10 million bail: The celebrity barman was accused of abusing the Naira twice in 2024 ...
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CBN reduces banks’ LDR to 50%: The LDR is used to assess a bank's liquidity by comparing a bank's total loans to its total deposits within the same ...
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CBN reduces banks’ LDR to 50%
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Kogi election tribunal summons CBN governor: The CBN governor was summoned by the tribunal to clear the air on the apex bank's role in the November 11 ...
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Kogi election tribunal summons CBN governor
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Nigeria eyes $2.25bn World Bank loan at 1% interest rate: “It is virtually a grant. It is for about 40 years, ten years moratorium and about 1 per cent interest ...
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Nigeria eyes $2.25bn World Bank loan at 1% interest rate
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World Relays: Amusan leads Team Nigeria to Bahamas: The global event will see 893 athletes from 54 countries compete in Nassau on 4-5 May as confirmed by World ...
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World Relays: Amusan leads Team Nigeria to Bahamas
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CBN sells dollars to BDCs: The bank brought the rate lower than the N1,036 per US dollar it sold to BDCs earlier
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CBN sells dollars to BDCs
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Businesman drags Moniepoint MFB to CBN, EFCC over N700m account restriction: A businessman, known as AIS_Savita on an X post on Tuesday, lodged a complaint ...
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Businesman drags Moniepoint MFB to CBN, EFCC over N700m account ...
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Emefiele printed N684.5m with N18.9bn, says EFCC in fresh charge: EFCC in the charge accused Emefiele of approving the printing of N684,590 ...
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Emefiele printed N684.5m with N18.9bn, says EFCC in fresh charge
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Kaduna APC women leader sues SSS over alleged illegal detention: Mr Galadima was arrested on 14 April following her criticism of Governor Uba Sani
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Kaduna APC women leader sues SSS over alleged illegal detention
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Multichoice hikes DStv, GOtv prices: Broadcasting company Multichoice has jacked up the prices of its offerings in Nigeria four months after its last increment.
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BREAKING: Super Falcons qualify for first Olympics in 16 years: Despite the pressure, the Super Falcons held on to secure a historic qualification that will see ...
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BREAKING: Super Falcons qualify for first Olympics in 16 years
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Nigeria seeking $2.25 billion in World Bank loans | Africanews: Nigeria has said it is seeking up to 2.25 billion dollars in World Bank loans ...
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Quick Glance: Responsibility for Hitting a House with a Golf Shot
  • Hitting a house with a golf shot requires a proper response, similar to a traffic accident hit-and-run situation.

  • While homeowners on golf courses are often seen as self-reliant, both law and etiquette dictate that a golfer is responsible for damages.

  • Ignoring responsibility after damaging a house can lead to legal consequences, emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper ethical behavior.

  • Although the homeowner's reaction may vary, it is always crucial to take ownership and handle the situation appropriately.
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Addressing Nigeria's Mental Health Challenge Amidst Economic Hardship | Africanews
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Another court restrains APC excos from taking further action against Ganduje: The court restrained the ward's legal adviser, Halidu Maigwanjo ...
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Another court restrains APC excos from taking further action against ...
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Why grid collapse persists in Nigeria – TCN: The TCN said the nation's power sector is currently faced with various challenges, impacting effective service ...
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Why grid collapse persists in Nigeria – TCN
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NNPP founder accuses Kwankwaso of betrayal: The founder said Mr Kwankwaso would no longer enjoy the sole candidacy of the NNPP in future presidential elections ...
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NNPP founder accuses Kwankwaso of betrayal
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Celebrated perfumer Christian Provenzano’s eponymous line launched in Nigeria: Mr Provenzano has crafted over 150 best-selling niche perfumes worldwide
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Celebrated perfumer Christian Provenzano’s eponymous line launched in ...
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Nigeria’s terrorism-related deaths drop from 2600 monthly to 200 – NSA: The NSA said so far, the counter-terrorism efforts of the present administration have ...
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Nigeria’s terrorism-related deaths drop from 2600 monthly to 200 – NSA
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Zenith Bank takes steps on new capital requirement: Zenith Bank Plc has revealed that it is taking urgent steps to meet the new N500bn capitalisation requirement ...
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Zenith Bank takes steps on new capital requirement
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Your guide to Infinix: Insights into ZERO, NOTE, HOT, and SMART Series: The NOTE 40 series, Infinix’s newest release, is tailored for professionals and ...
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Governor Fubara throws jabs at Wike over comments on Odili: Governor Fubara threw jabs at Mr Wike during the commissioning of a primary healthcare facility ...
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Governor Fubara throws jabs at Wike over comments on Odili
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62 year old woman catfished by fake Gary Barlow on Facebook: A woman from Colchester was 'catfished' by a scam artist pretending to be Take That's ...
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62 year old woman catfished by fake Gary Barlow on Facebook
Quick Glance: 62-year-old Woman Duped by Fake Gary Barlow on Facebook
  • A 62-year-old woman named Janet Smith was tricked by a scam artist pretending to be Gary Barlow from Take That.

  • After persuading the fake Gary to reveal his true identity, it turned out to be a 24-year-old man from Nigeria.

  • Smith has decided to warn others about online scammers after learning that the scammer asked her for money, claiming to love her.

  • She highlighted the risk older people face when adding fake celebrities on social media, emphasizing the potential financial losses and damage to celebrities' reputations.
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NAFDAC cracks down on fake cosmetics producer in Lagos: NAFDAC said the producer was caught in the act of processing and packaging cosmetic products with false ...
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NAFDAC cracks down on fake cosmetics producer in Lagos
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Presidency set to roll out CNG Initiative: The initiative is to deliver cheaper, safer and more climate-friendly energy to Nigerians.
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Presidency set to roll out CNG Initiative
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Dollar rise: EFCC continues crackdown on cryptocurrency platforms, others: The EFCC has instituted a further crackdown on currency speculators and cryptocurrency ...
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Dollar rise: EFCC continues crackdown on cryptocurrency platforms, others
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Number of inmates awaiting trial soars by 70% in Kano — NCoS: NCoS says overcrowding was a challenge to its smooth operation in Kano State ...
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Number of inmates awaiting trial soars by 70% in Kano — NCoS
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$10,000 challenge: No response from Obi’s supporters 24 hours after – Reno Omokri
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$10,000 challenge: No response from Obi’s supporters 24 hours after – Reno ...
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BDC operators ask CBN to lower exchange rate: The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria has appealed to the  Central Bank of Nigeria to adjust ...
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BDC operators ask CBN to lower exchange rate
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UBA expresses confidence in meeting new N500bn capital base: United Bank for Africa Plc has expressed confidence in its ability to meet the new capital base ...
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UBA expresses confidence in meeting new N500bn capital base
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Naira nears 1,000/$ at parallel market: The naira has continued its resurgence against the dollar, appreciating N1,136/$ at the official market and N1 ...
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Naira nears 1,000/$ at parallel market
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Unlock your April must-haves at the Xiaomi Fan Festival!: This April, prepare to elevate your tech game with Xiaomi’s must-have products, designed to empower you ...
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UBA’s annual profit surges 257% to N608 billion: Gross revenue for the pan-African financial services group which, apart from its home market Nigeria ...
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UBA’s annual profit surges 257% to N608 billion
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I’ll like to be Super Eagles coach, but … – Amuneke: Amuneke shares his thoughts about the prospect of coaching the Nigeria's Super Eagles.
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I’ll like to be Super Eagles coach, but … – Amuneke