Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been honoured by the Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH) for his remarkable contributions to digital engagement, technology-driven governance, and media innovation in Nigeria’s …
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Nigeria Imports 99% of Medical Devices, 70% of Medicines
Nigeria’s overreliance on imported medical products has again come under scrutiny as the Federal Government revealed that the country imports about 99 per cent of its medical devices, 70 per …
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GidiSync Hosts Cybersecurity Roundtable in Lagos
As cyberattacks continue to rise across sectors, GidiSync Solutions, a Nigerian cybersecurity firm, has brought together top industry leaders in Lagos to discuss practical ways to strengthen digital resilience while …
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FG Spends N12.5bn to Retrieve Gold from Artisanal Miners
The Federal Government has spent about N12.5 billion to purchase gold from artisanal and small-scale miners across Nigeria as part of efforts to formalise the sector, reduce smuggling, and strengthen …
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Nigeria Records 679 Building Collapses, 1,639 Deaths
Nigeria has recorded a total of 679 building collapse incidents, which have claimed at least 1,639 lives across the country, according to a new report by the Building Collapse Prevention …
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Catherine Connolly Poised for Victory in Irish Presidential Election Amid Voter Frustration
Ireland headed to the polls on Friday to elect a new president, with left-wing independent candidate Catherine Connolly expected to emerge victorious in a contest marked by limited choice and …
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Senate Demands Greater Transparency, Accountability in Nigeria’s Public Procurement
The Senate has renewed calls for greater transparency and strict compliance with due process in Nigeria’s public procurement system, insisting that every naira spent by the government must be accounted …
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NAICOM, FRSC, NHIA Partner to Enforce Motor Insurance and Road Safety Under New NIIRA 2025
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have entered into a strategic partnership to enforce compulsory motor insurance and …
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Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy Pushes for Stronger Collaboration to Drive Pharmaceutical Innovation
The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy has urged deeper collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to fast-track pharmaceutical innovation and strengthen national development. The call was made during the Academy’s …
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Marketers Accuse Dangote Refinery of Withholding Fuel Despite Advance Payments
Petroleum marketers have accused the Dangote Petroleum Refinery of failing to load their petrol trucks weeks after they made full payments for supplies, raising fresh controversy over the refinery’s operations …