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FG reiterates commitment to accelerate economic growth

The Federal government has reiterated its commitment to accelerate economic growth via the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS). The Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE made this known while delivering…

Esther Chukwuemeka, Nigeria’s youngest lawyer

Esther Chukwuemeka, 20 years old, has been called to the Nigerian Bar, thus making her the youngest Nigerian lawyer to be called to Bar. Esther who hails from Okigwe, Imo State, reportedly finished her secondary school at the age of…

Supreme Court Judgment: Fayemi congratulates Akeredolu

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) , on the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court. Fayemi ,in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, in Ado-Ekiti, said…

18 Athletes barred from Olympics over drug-test standards

Ten Nigerian athletes were among 18 competitors from “high-risk” nations who have been barred from the Tokyo Olympics after failing to meet requirements for out-of-competition drug testing, World Athletics’ independent anti-doping arm said Thursday. The Athletics Integrity Unit said the…