A political advocacy group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), the APC Youth Solidarity Network for Progressive Change, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio to …
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NMDPRA Urges Strict Compliance with Oil and Gas Sector Regulations
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has called for stronger compliance with oil and gas sector regulations, especially in midstream and downstream operations. This call was made …
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Zambia Overtakes Colombia to Become World’s Top Emerald Exporter — Hichilema
President Hakainde Hichilema has announced that Zambia is now the world’s leading exporter of emeralds, surpassing Colombia, which had long held dominance over the global emerald market with between 70% …
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Portugal Upgrades Job Seeker Visa for 2026
The government of Portugal has announced a new upgrade to its job seeker visa, aimed at attracting more skilled professionals from non-EU countries, including Nigeria, from 2026. The upgraded visa …
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Federal Government Temporarily Suspends Paramilitary Recruitment
The Federal Government has announced a temporary suspension of the ongoing recruitment process into Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, also known as CDCFIB, …
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Mary Njoku Urges NAFDAC to Tackle Fake Drugs After Alleged Experience with Ineffective Medication in Nigeria
Nollywood actress and film producer Mary Remmy Njoku has raised concerns about the alarming presence of potentially fake or ineffective drugs in Nigeria. The actress, widely known for her work …
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Cameroon Government to Take Over Societe Generale Subsidiary
In a major move that signals increased government involvement in the financial sector, French banking giant Societe Generale has agreed to sell the majority of its shares in its Cameroon …
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Morocco’s Growth to Slow in 2026 Amid Global Trade Worries – HCP
Morocco’s economy is expected to slow down slightly in 2026, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the country’s official statistics agency, the High Commission for Planning (HCP). …
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In honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday. The announcement was made by the Minister of …
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Morocco is preparing to boost its wheat imports and storage reserves in the coming months as global prices for grains, especially soft wheat, continue to decline. This move is aimed …