In the world of Hollywood, very few individuals, only 28 men to be exact, have directed billion-dollar movies. But now, we’ve got a new member in the club, and it’s not a man — it’s Greta Gerwig! “Barbie,” a film directed by Gerwig and written alongside her partner Noah Baumbach, is rewriting the record books.... Read More

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December 15, 2017

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$1bn approved by governors is for Buhari’s re-election – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has opposed the approval of $1 billion by the National Economic Council (NEC) to fight against insurgency. What happened: Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki had said the governors approved that the funds should be taken from the excess crude account (ECA). What Fayose said: In a statement on Friday, Fayose... Read More

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October 14, 2016

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Nigeria spends $1bn annually on medical treatments abroad

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire on Friday revealed that Nigeria spends over $1bn annually on medical treatment abroad. He made the disclosure while speaking commissioning the newly constructed Amenity and Labour wards at the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo. He said, “The beautiful edifice I am seeing here today will surely provide world class medical services to... Read More

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February 2, 2016

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Whatsapp hits 1 billion users

Popular instant messaging app, Whatsapp, has reached a billion users worldwide. This is according to the Chief Executive of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. Mark wrote on his Facebook wall that: “One billion people now use WhatsApp. There are only a few services that connect more than a billion people.” Whatsapp, on its part, wrote on their... Read More

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December 7, 2015

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Emir of Kano has ‘possibly lost his mind’ – Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, says the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, is possibly out of his mind, owing to his recent comments about the last administration. The Emir of Kano, in an interview on PBS Newshour in the US, alleged that about $1billion left Nigeria’s coffers every month during the administration of former President,... Read More

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June 2, 2012

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Now they’re talking? Etisalat to invest $1 billion in Nigeria over next two years

by Tolu Orekoya Even as the contention continues over the fines levied by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on telecoms companies, it doesn’t seem to hamper the drive to invest in Nigeria and expand their infrastructural network. The United Arab Emirates’ Etisalat, one of the telecoms companies in the country, announced on May 31 a... Read More

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$1bn approved by governors is for Buhari’s re-election – Fayose

Nigeria spends $1bn annually on medical treatments abroad

Whatsapp hits 1 billion users

Emir of Kano has ‘possibly lost his mind’ – Fani-Kayode

Now they’re talking? Etisalat to invest $1 billion in Nigeria over next two years

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