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UN Assembly President calls for global unity as high-level debate concludes
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 1, 2024 The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Philémon Yang, has called…
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Dabiri-Erewa commends Interpol, NiDCOM staff for recovering stolen vehicle in Accra
Abuja, October 1, 2024. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), in collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL, Nigeria),…
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FG to convene national youth conference – Tinubu (Read full text of broadcast below)
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Oct. 1, 2024 President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said his administration would convene a National Youth…
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NFF appoints Justin Madugu as interim Coach of Super Falcons after Randy Waldrum’s departure
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Coach Justin Madugu as the interim head coach of the Super Falcons following…
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Nigeria crowned winner of ICC U19 Women’s World Cup Africa qualifiers
Nigeria has been crowned the winner of the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup Africa Qualifiers, securing their place as Africa’s…
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UNGA 79: UN Women honors African Development Bank Group President Adesina as HeForShe Champion
I am resolute in my conviction that when Africa’s women win, Africa wins – Akinwumi Adesina; Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez and…
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At Global Citizen Festival, UN deputy chief urges action to achieve development goals
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 1, 2024 UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has urged global action to achieve the…
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Shell appoints new MD for subsidiary
By Yunus Yusuf Lagos, Oct. 1, 2024 Shell has appointed Mr. Ronald Adams as the new managing director of its…
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Haiti becomes 12th CARICOM member state to accede to Afreximbank’s Partnership Agreement
NEW YORK, United States of America, September 30, 2024 Haiti has become the 12th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member state to…
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Independence day: Tinubu to make nationwide broadcast
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Sept. 30, 2024 President Bola Tinubu will make a nationwide broadcast on Oct. 1, at 7.…
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NCoS suspends 4 senior officers over alleged misconduct
Abubakar Umar, Assistant Controller of Corrections (ACC) Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja,…
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Half year: UBA grows earnings by 40% to N1.37 trillion; Declares interim dividend of N2.00 per share
Total assets up by 37.2% to N28.3 trillion Customer deposits hits N23.2 trillion, climbs 34% Makes Profit Before Tax of…
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Strike: ASUU gives FG another 14 days ultimatum
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ÀSUU) has resolved to proceed on strike after 14 days ultimatum with effect from…
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AfDB offers Morocco $78m in support of African trade
Rabat, Sept. 30, 2024 The African Development Bank (AfDB) said on Monday that it approved financing worth 70 million euros…
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NAN Inaugural International Lecture: MD explains theme
By Funmilayo Adeyemi/Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Sept. 30, 2024 Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, the Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),…
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Recurring pitfalls in elections By Alabi Williams
30 September 2024 In the buildup to Edo governorship election 2024, the major concern was whether law enforcement agencies and…
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South West politicians’ lip service to development (2) By MARTINS OLOJA
Let’s leave Abuja, federal powers and other federalism haters this week again and continue with some self-examination of our Western…
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NIMASA DG felicitates Oyetola at 70
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has felicitated the Honorable Minister of Marine and…
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Poverty, professors, and policy By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 30 September, 2024 There was a time in this country when professors earned more than federal permanent secretaries. That…
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CBN Governor Cardoso champions Africa’s voice at Bretton Woods 80th Anniversary Forum
ABUJA The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has concluded his participation in the high-level Bretton…
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Mental health matters: Kelvin Voen urges Africa to prioritize prevention
Kelvin Voen, founder of We Hold A Hand, has highlighted the alarming rise in suicide rates across Africa, stressing the…
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Network International establishes presence in Morocco
CASABLANCA, Morocco Network International (www.Network.ae), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has officially announced…
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Why digital skills development is crucial for Nigeria’s economic growth – Microsoft
By Funmilola Gboteku Lagos, Sept. 29, 2024 Microsoft, a technology company has emphasised the crucial role of digital skills development…
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Idris Elba to star in ‘Things Fall Apart’ TV series from A24, Elba’s 22Summers, David Oyelowo
Achebe Masterworks, Ben Forkner, Dayo Ogunyemi among executive producers By Joe Otterson Getty Images A TV series adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s…
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Uzodimma: Nigeria’s brightest days lie ahead
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said that Nigerians have every reason to thank God after 64 years of…
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