Senator Neda Imasuen, the lawmaker representing Edo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has announced plans to leave the Labour Party (LP) and officially defect to the ruling All …
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U.S. Pledges Bigger Trade, Investment Push in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria – The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has announced a renewed American commitment to boosting trade, investment, and private sector collaboration with Nigeria, describing the country …
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South African’s Rand Steady as Global Markets Await U.S.-China Trade Talks
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – June 9, 2025: The South African rand opened the week on a quiet note, holding steady against the U.S. dollar in early trading on Monday. The …
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Vitel Wireless Makes History as Nigeria’s First MVNO to Connect With All Major Telecom Networks
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s telecommunications industry has entered a new era with Vitel Wireless, the country’s first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), completing full interconnectivity with all four major Mobile …
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LSDPC Donates Renovated Maternity Cabin to Ebute Metta General Hospital
LAGOS, Nigeria – In a move to support maternal healthcare and improve hospital infrastructure, the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC) has renovated a portable cabin into a fully …
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Botswana Pauses Diamond Production as Global Market Slumps
GABORONE, Botswana – The Debswana Diamond Company, a joint venture between the Government of Botswana and global diamond giant De Beers, has announced a temporary suspension of production at some …
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Experts Advocate Strategic Partnerships, Investment to Bridge Africa’s Infrastructure Gap
LAGOS, Nigeria – Stakeholders have stressed the urgent need for massive infrastructure development across Africa to drive sustainable economic growth, job creation, and industrial competitiveness. This position was made known …
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Plastic Pollution Threatens Nigeria’s Tourism and Public Health.
Plastic pollution is increasingly jeopardizing Nigeria’s tourism industry, public health, and marine ecosystems, according to experts from the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN). Speaking at a public …
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FG to Deliver 77,400 Free and Subsidised Housing Units for IDPs.
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government is set to partner with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to roll out free and subsidised housing units for internally displaced persons (IDPs), widows, …
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SEC Warns Nigerians Against Investing in Unregulated Punisher Coin ($PUN).
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians against investing in Punisher Coin, also known as $PUN, describing the ongoing presale of …