Biden not withdrawing from presidential race – Spokesperson
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Joe Biden is “absolutely not” pulling out of the US presidential race, his spokeswoman said Wednesday, as pressure mounted following his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.
Panic has gripped his Democratic Party in the wake of last week’s TV debate, and internal rumblings about finding a replacement candidate before November’s election have been amplified by polls showing Trump extending his lead.
The New York Times and CNN reported that Biden, 81, had acknowledged to a key ally that his reelection bid was on the line if he failed to quickly reassure the public that he was still up to the job.
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Federal Gov’t Increases Royalties, Fees For Mining Operations
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The Federal Government has increased royalties, various fees and levies paid by those operating in the country’s minerals and mining industry.
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, revealed this during a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, saying that the old rates were obsolete.
Alake also noted that the old rates are not reflective of the enormous technological and infrastructural investments the country has made in recent years to make operations in the industry easier and more profitable for operators.
Elevating Learning Standards With TETFund Book Development Initiative
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The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) commitment to excellence is manifesting through the transformative power of its book development initiative, paving the way for higher educational standards and enriched learning experiences.
The project seeks to bridge the gap by encouraging the creation and publication of quality textbooks.
Through this endeavor, TETFund aims to promote academic excellence and support the intellectual growth of students and educators alike.
Leadership Tussle: Plaintiff Drags NASME, 2 Others To Court
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National Association of Small and Medium Enterprises and its leadership have been dragged before a Federal High Court in Abuja.
The plaintiff in the matter, Mr Mike Alade, who sued on behalf of himself and other association members, prayed the court to declare that the tenure of the association’s current president has elapsed.
Other defendants in the suit are Dr AbdulRashid Yarima and Dr Oko Jaja, the second and third respondents.