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Health
UN fund allocates over $4m to support Congolese refugees, combat Angola cholera outbreak
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 9, 2025 The UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has received two new allocations…
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Africa
Afreximbank extends EUR15-million factoring line of credit to Banque Postale du Congo
CAIRO, Egypt, May 8, 2025 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has signed a EUR 15 million Factoring line of credit…
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Education
Abia Govt. trains teachers for smart schools to drive digital innovations
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, May 9, 2025 The Abia Government on Friday commenced the training of public school teachers for…
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Local
NEITI pledges support to Abia Govt. in strengthening governance through provision of accurate, timely data
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom The Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has expressed its commitment to partner with the Abia Government…
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Africa
MTN Champs closing ceremony: FG to establish centre of excellence for grassroots sports
By Isaiah Eka The Federal Government has concluded plans to establish a centre of excellence for grassroots sports across the…
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Health
50m people in West, Central Africa at risk of hunger – WFP
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 9, 2025 The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that millions of people…
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Lead Story
Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark, New Jersey, released; Vows to continue defending immigrants; Hails protesters
Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark, the largest city in New Jersey, United States of America (USA), who was arrested Friday…
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Lead Story
ICE arrests Newark, New Jersey’s Mayor Baraka; Massive protest erupts (See some pictures)
The Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, United States of America (USA), Mayor Ras Baraka A mammoth was arrested Friday, May…
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Business and Economy
OTC generated over $1.6bn for Houston’s economy in 15 years – Official (See some Nigerian participants)
By Yunus Yusuf Houston, May 9, 2025 Mr. Alex Martinez, Chairman of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Board, says the…
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Africa
Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) unveils third edition of short film competition
CAIRO, Egypt, May 8, 2025 Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), an intervention by African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has announced the…
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Faith
Pope Leo XVI celebrates first mass in Sistine Chapel; Election excites former employers, students
Rome/Chicago, May 9, 2025 Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, on Friday presided over the first large mass following…
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Arts & Entertainment
The Adesuwa Africa Exhibition goes to Lambeth Archives, London
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Lambeth Archives in London, England is poised and ready for a vibrant celebration of culture and…
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Lead Story
NNPC, Dangote strengthen strategic partnership
.…Reaffirm commitment to healthy competition towards national prosperity As part of ongoing efforts to promote mutually beneficial partnerships and foster…
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Arts & Entertainment
UNGA President welcomes election of Pope Leo XIV
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 9, 2025 UN General Assembly (UNGA) President, Philemon Yang, on Thursday, welcomed the announcement…
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Africa
Afreximbank launches US$ 1 Billion Africa Film Fund to transform the continent’s creative industry
KIGALI, Rwanda, May 7, 2025 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), through its development impact investment arm, the Fund for Export-Development…
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Faith
UN Chief congratulates Pope Leo XIV
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 8, 2025 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated Robert Prevost, His Holiness Pope Leo…
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Business and Economy
Oil magnate, Prince Rotimi Ibidapo, to commission Shear butter factory in Owo, Ondo State soon
An oil magnate, hospitality industry guru and illustrious indigene of Owo Kingdom in Ondo State, Prince Rotimi Ibidapo, will soon…
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Faith
Trump, other world leaders congratulate first U.S-born Pope
By Cecilia Odey, Washington/ Salif Atojoko, Abuja/ additional reports May 8, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump and other world leaders,…
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Arts & Entertainment
Senate pays tribute to late Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, May 8, 2025 The Senate, on Thursday, paid glowing tributes to the late leader of the…
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Faith
U.S-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
By Philomina Attah Abuja, May 8, 2025 In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of…
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Local
NASCON attributes 100% growth in dividend payout, higher profitability to massive expansion drive
… Shareholders approve N2 Per Share Dividend The Management of NASCON Allied Industries Plc, has attributed significant growth in the…
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Africa
Subscription hike: FCCPC floors MultiChoice as Court affirms Commission’s power to investigate exploitation
* Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Tunji Bello, welcomes judgement Thursday, May 8, 2025: The Abuja Federal High Court today, Thursday, May…
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Lead Story
Tinubu, in Awka, promises to tackle erosion, reactivate gas plan, integrate Anambra into national rail system
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, in Awka, pledged to address key developmental challenges confronting Anambra State and the South East…
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Africa
Afreximbank sees opportunities in the cotton sector as it hosts partnership’s steering committee
CAIRO, Egypt, May 7, 2025 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) recently hosted a two-day meeting of the Steering Committee of…
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Local
Police arrest, recover firearms, ammunition from notorious gunrunner in Sokoto
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested a notorious gun runner along Sokoto-Gusau highway and recovered…
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