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Nigeria has recorded 176 new cases of Coronavirus.

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Chief Executive /Executive Director, Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Segun Awolowo has said with a market of 1.2 billion people and combined GDP of $3 trillion, there is huge potential for Nigeria to increase its export to Africa. According to him, most of exports had been informal exports, but with platforms like Ecobank, it is going to be formal and add real value to the economy.  He said in 2018, the export value of Nigeria to Africa totaled around $6.99 billon but its export to the rest of the world totaled $45.92 billion. However, Nigeria’s export is majorly crude oil and natural gas which constitute 91%.

A former housemate of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija ‘Pepper Dem’, Diane has signed an endorsement deal with Nigerian Breweries.

Diane, who  signed the agreement on Tuesday, will be serving as an ambassador to Fayrouz sparkling, non-alcoholic drink.

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reportedly finalised its plan to stage a nationwide rally on September 28 to protest the increase in the prices of petrol and electricity tariff.

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu have collected certificate of return from Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).  

Suspected Fulani herdsmen  have reportedly murdered Da Bulus Chuwang Jang, Acting Gwom Rwei of Foron District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

 SaharaReporters gathered that Jang was killed by the AK-47-wielding herdsmen, who invaded his house on Monday night.

Mr. Okpo turned himself in for investigation.

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Jackie Stallone, the famed celeb astrologer and actor Sylvester's mother, has died.

Jackie recently passed away, but the exact circumstances surrounding her death are still unclear.

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Nigeria has recorded 195 new cases of Coronavirus. 

Of the new cases, Enugu recorded 51, Gombe-40, Lagos-39, Plateau-23, FCT-15, Rivers-12, Kaduna-8, Ondo-3, Bauchi-2, Edo-1, and Ogun-1.

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Big Brother Naija, BBNaija Lockdown, former housemate, Lucy has further revealed she does not care about what people say about her.

Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, the founder of Real Act of Kindness (RAK) Development Foundation on Thursday launched the first recycling plant in Badagry, Lagos State called JaniRAK.

Mouka, Nigeria’s leading brand of mattresses and other bedding products is raising awareness for the importance of quality sleep to the cognitive development of children. In its ongoing campaign, “Quality Sleep Smarter Kids”, Mouka is rewarding children with fabulous prizes for their display of smartness. 

Akwa Ibom State Government has restated its commitment to ensuring that students and pupils are safe from the Coronavirus as schools re-open.

Commissioner for Education, Mrs Enobong Mbobo stated this at the symbolic presentation of facemasks by female appointees to the Ministry of Education for use by the school children in Akwa Ibom State.

A British born Nigerian woman, Chioma Nnadi has been named the new editor of the magazine’s website, effective immediately.

Novak Djokovic claimed a record 36th Masters crown on Monday, beating Argentine Diego Schwartzman in the final of the Italian Open.

The world number one won 7-5, 6-3 to break a tie with Spanish rival Rafael Nadal for most Masters titles.

The trial of former minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki SAN, resumed on Monday, September 21, before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

The trial resumed with the cross-examination of the first prosecution witness, Tahir Umar Tahir who told the court that of the of N359million approved by former President Goodluck Jonathan for the nationwide sensitisation and enlightenment of Muslim Youths against hate speech and religious intonations, only N200million was released to him by Turaki.

Justice Mikail Abdullahi of the Niger State High court on Monday, September 21, 2020, set up an October 14, 2020, pre-trial date in the relisted money laundering case involving the former Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu.

... Says all backlogs will be cleared

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday inaugurated a committee that will verify retired workers across of the 27 local government areas in Borno in preparation for payment of pensions and gratuities government is owing retirees.

Former Mali Defence Minister and retired colonel, Ba N'Daou, has been named interim President on Monday while leader of the junta that seized power last month was appointed Vice President, the country's local media reported.

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Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has become a grand father, as his daughter, Oludamilola and her husband, Oluseun welcome their first child – a baby boy.