The government of Oman has announced that from August 1, 2025, all engineers working or seeking employment in the country must obtain a Professional Classification Certificate issued by the Oman …
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The Nigerian Army has destroyed 14 illegal refining sites and confiscated over 350,000 litres of stolen petroleum products during a joint security operation carried out across the Niger Delta region. …
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First HoldCo Plc Slams Over Misleading Reports
First HoldCo Plc has criticised recent reports by Arise TV and ThisDay Newspaper over the company’s recent high-value block trade on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The financial services group …
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Naira Nears N1,530/$ as Forex Market Gains Confidence
The naira moved closer to N1,530 per dollar in the parallel market as trading resumed on Monday, July 21, 2025. This movement comes as Nigeria’s foreign exchange market maintains some …
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New Development Bank Offers Fairer Option for Developing Nations
The Brazilian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Mr. Jamdyr Ferreira Santos, has praised the New Development Bank (NDB) as a strong and fair alternative to traditional global lenders. He said the bank …
The World Bank has approved a new project to support Kenya’s efforts in fighting poverty and improving lives through social protection. The Second Kenya Social and Economic Inclusion Project (KSEIP2) …
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LASWA Hosts Stakeholders on Adoption of CNG Boats to Boost Clean Energy in Lagos Waterways
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has held a strategic meeting with key stakeholders to drive the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered boats and other clean energy solutions in …
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London Mayor explores fintech opportunities in Lagos
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has completed a historic visit to Lagos, Nigeria, aimed at deepening ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria through strengthened collaboration in technology, fintech, …
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WHO Donates Medical Equipment to Boost Tanzania’s Post-Marburg Recovery
The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated medical equipment worth over TZS 112 million (approximately $44,000) to support Tanzania’s recovery from the recent Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak. The donation …
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Nigeria to Host First-Ever International Air Show in Abuja December 2025
The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria will host its first-ever International Air Show in December 2025. The event, which is scheduled to take place in Abuja, is expected to …