Authorities in Togo have released 56 individuals arrested during recent anti-government protests, while others remain in custody as investigations continue, the public prosecutor announced on Monday. The protests, which took …
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Winhomes CEO Fires Back at Works Minister Umahi.
The Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes Global Services Limited, Stella Okengwu, has responded to the Minister of Works, David Umahi, over recent comments made against her company and the controversial …
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Fitch Reaffirms Stanbic IBTC Holdings’ ‘AAA’ rating.
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has once again affirmed Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC at an ‘AAA(nga)’ rating, maintaining the top-tier national long-term rating with a stable outlook. This marks …
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The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has called for clear separation of responsibilities among regulators and operators in the country’s pest control industry, while also urging stronger private sector …
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Afreximbank, BoI Sign $75m Deal to Boost Local Drug Manufacturing.
In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare manufacturing capacity, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Bank of Industry (BoI) have signed a $75 million financing term sheet under …
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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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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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ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government has said the removal of petrol subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended a longstanding economic drain, saving Nigeria over $84 billion and …