Below are the headlines found on The Nation Online Newspaper for today, Tuesday, 18 July, 2017.

18 senators under probe for alleged N367.5b fraud
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
Seven lawmakers on trial for 'money laundering' Eighteen senators are under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged N367.5billion fraud, it was learnt yesterday. Seven are on trial. Some of the cases date back to 10 years. A senator is being investigated for alleged stamp duty infractions. One or two senatorsRead MoreThe post 18 senators under probe for alleged N367.5b fraud appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Calabar fire death toll now 11
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
NPA condoles with families, Cross River govt 'NEPZA donates N2m for treatment of Calabar tank farm fire incident victims The death in the fire at the Linc Oil and Gas tank farm in the Calabar free trade zone facility on Sunday is now 11. Commissioner of Police Hafiz Inuwa, on Sunday confirmed that nine personsRead MoreThe post Calabar fire death toll now 11 appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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States get another Paris Club refund
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
States have received another tranche of the Paris Club refund, it was learnt yesterday. Ekiti, which got N9.5 billion in the first tranche, has received another N4.772 billion; Abia got N5.715 billion.The state received N11.4 billion in the first tranche. Governor Ayo Fayose's Media Adviser Lere Olayinka confirmed Ekiti's receipt of the second tranche. CommisionerRead MoreThe post States get another Paris Club refund appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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CBN pumps in $195m more to boost forex supply
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday supplied $195 million to stabilise the inter-bank Foreign Exchange Market. CBN spokesman Isaac Okorafor said $100 million was offered through the wholesale segment. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) segment received $50 million. Tuition fees, medical payments and Basic Travel Allowance (BTA), among others, got $45 million. Okorafor saidRead MoreThe post CBN pumps in $195m more to boost forex supply appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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WAEC withholds 214,952 results
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
214,952 candidates' results withheld Precisely 59.22 per cent of 1,559,192 candidates, who wrote the May/June 2017 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) made credits in five subjects, including english and mathematics, it was learnt yesterday. Announcing the results at the WAEC headquarters in Lagos, the Head of National Office (HNO), Mr. Olu Adenipekun saidRead MoreThe post WAEC withholds 214,952 results appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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NBS Report: Inflation drops to 16.10 per cent
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
InflatioN dropped to 16.10 per cent in June, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said yesterday measuring it by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). It came down from 16.25 per cent in May, making it the fifth consecutive time inflation rate dropped since January. The NBS made this known in its CPIJune 2017 report releasedRead MoreThe post NBS Report: Inflation drops to 16.10 per cent appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Malala seeks emergency in education sector
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday received Pakistani rights activist for girl-child education and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai at the Presidential Villa. The 20-year-old Malala, who was accompanied by her father Yousafzai and other members of the Malala Foundation, arrived at the presidential villa at about 5.30 p.m. The young female activist survived gunshotsRead MoreThe post Malala seeks emergency in education sector appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Improved forex supply lifts economy
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
The Investors & Exporters (I&E) FX Window may be the elixir of life for the domestic economy. Since its introduction by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the window has attracted $3.8 billion into the market, enhanced transparency and made forex available to end-users. The operations of companies, especially manufacturing, is on the upward swingRead MoreThe post Improved forex supply lifts economy appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

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NECO denies recruitment
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
The National Examination Council (NECO) has debunked rumours that it is recruiting workers, saying there is no immediate plan by the examination body to recruit. In a statement by the Head of Information Azeez Sani, NECO debunked an online publication which said the council is recruiting. According to him, the publication is the imagination ofRead MoreThe post NECO denies recruitment appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Senate, Customs settle rift
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
Saraki urges Ali to tackle smuggling The lingering crisis of confidence between the Senate and the leadership of Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) may have been laid to rest. Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki yesterday gave the Comptroller General of NCS. Col. Hameed Ali, the leeway to wear 'jeans and T-Shirt' to office if that wouldRead MoreThe post Senate, Customs settle rift appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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SSCE: WAEC releases results, 59.22% pass
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
Precisely 59.22 per cent of 1,559,192 candidates who wrote the May/June 2017 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) made credits in five subjects, including English and Mathematics. Announcing the results yesterday (today) at the WAEC headquarters in Lagos, the Head of National Office (HNO), Mr Olu Adenipekun, said the performance was a significant improvementRead MoreThe post SSCE: WAEC releases results, 59.22% pass appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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What young lawyers need to survive
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
Chief Arthur Obi Okafor (SAN) has urged the Nigerian Bar Association to develop a policy framework that will improve young lawyers' welfare and equip them to compete. Okafor said every effort to improve and develop the legal profession must be synchronised with efforts to increase opportunities for young lawyers. He spoke on 'Young lawyers inRead MoreThe post 'What young lawyers need to survive' appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Court orders police to produce suspects on Oct. 23
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye of the Ikeja High Court has ordered Lagos State Commissioner of Police to produce those who allegedly forged the documents of a land belonging to the Registered Trustees of the Estate of the late Madam Efunroye Tinubu for arraignment on October 23. Justice Ipaye made the order following the absence of theRead MoreThe post Court orders police to produce suspects on Oct. 23 appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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Akarigbo is head of 33 Remo towns, says witness
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
ASagamu High Court has been told that the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland is the head of the 33 towns that make up Remoland. Ekeji Asipa Odi of Isara-Remo, Chief Tunde Kalejaiye made this known while being cross examined by a counsel Muyiwa Obanewa. Obanewa is counsel to Prince Adetayo Odunsi, who is challengingRead MoreThe post Akarigbo is head of 33 Remo towns, says witness appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.
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OBJ to mediate in varsity's law school programme suspension
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has promised to assist the Houdegbe North American University, Benin Republic, get re-accreditation for its Law Faculty in Nigeria. Accreditation for the university's law programme was withdrawn in 2015 and its Faculty of Law suspended by the National University Commission (NUC) and the Council of Legal Education (CLE). Its studentsRead MoreThe post OBJ to mediate in varsity's law school programme suspension appeared first on The Nation Nigeria.

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