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Nov 12, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Teliat Sule |Bill Okonedo |Chidinma Kalu
Investment and financial experts under the aegis of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) have emphasised the need for efficient and affordable access to financing and creating special platforms for the listing of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as part of the strategies Nigeria should implement towards raising the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to $1 trillion.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Chuks Oluigbo |Teliat Sule |Bill Okonedo
…as Okpebholo takes over reins of governmentThe people of Edo State, the Heartbeat of the Nation, are in great expectation as Senator Monday Okpebholo takes charge of the affairs of the state from the outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Jibunma Anthony-Spinks |Bill Okonedo
Nollywood director, Tosin Igho, has released the trailer for his new thriller, “Suspicion”, premiering on Prime Video on November 28, 2024. Last month, a teaser was released to give potential audience a glimpse of what this film is about. This thriller continues with the lead character in his 2008 short film “The Suspicious Guy”.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Jibunma Anthony-Spinks |Bill Okonedo |Peace Akpobome
It is something that agitates the mind that the moment the word “senate” or “senator” is mentioned these days in the general public, the response is almost always one of disdain and contempt. Tracking back to the early days of democratic rule in Nigeria, it has not always been like that. But perhaps, in the midst of these troubling times, it is possible that many among the populace might indeed have forgotten the true meaning of those words. Who is a senator, in the real sense of the word?
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Teliat Sule |Michael Ovienmhada |Bill Okonedo
…loans and advances hit N35trn…personnel expenses surge by 85%Amid a profit windfall occasioned by the humongous gains realised from forex, six deposit money banks in Nigeria have paid a total of N537.45 billion as tax to the Federal Government in the first three quarters of 2024.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Bill Okonedo |Michael Ovienmhada |Teliat Sule
…as dry season knocksNigeria’s dry season which typically lasts for five months (from November to March) is setting in, bringing with it concerns and prospects around food production, transportation and prices, in a year which has seen charges for both essentials rising astronomically and impacting cost of living.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Michael Ovienmhada |Teliat Sule |Bill Okonedo
Just as some people never learn a lesson from history, countries led by people like that easily fall into the trap of mediocrity. Take a country like Iran for example—here’s a country with unparalleled social, political and cultural history that could easily be a leader in the region, and a partner for progress with leading nations around the world. You may wear combat boots and carry a sword to do a revolution.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Bill Okonedo |Edward Oseghe |Emmanuel Ogunsede |Nick Kossovan
Tony Osarumwense, otherwise known as Frace Frose, is a budding maestro whose music is making waves and receiving rave reviews in Nigeria and around the world. Frace Frose hails from Benin City, Edo State. He’s gone from fixing phones to studying art, to playing music in church, to pursuing academics abroad. In this interview with Bill Okonedo, Edward Oseghe and Emmanuel Ogunsede, he speaks of his life, works, hopes and vision. Excerpts:Tell us about yourself.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Okoeguale Adolor |Bill Okonedo |Happy Osagie |Nigerian Byzantine politics
The 2023/24 Premier League Season has highlighted a wealth of exceptional talents, and the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Premier League Team of the Year honours the very best players. This year’s lineup showcases a perfect blend of defensive strength, midfield ingenuity, and attacking excellence.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Omi Omage |Okoeguale Adolor |Bill Okonedo |Happy Osagie
The Catholic community and indeed all of Nigeria mourn the passing of Archbishop Emeritus Patrick Ebosele Ekpu, a man whose life was a testament to unwavering faith, service, and dedication. He will be laid to rest on Thursday, August 22, 2024, following a 10 a.m. funeral mass at Holy Cross Cathedral, Mission Road, Benin City. As we reflect on his remarkable life, we recognize the profound impact he made on the Church and the wider community.
