A virtual conference yesterday marked the official launch of the book “Baobab and Marula – New Solutions to Global Warming and Food Security”, bringing together scholars, writers, environmental experts and …
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AgricultureArts & CultureClimate ChangeEnvironmentFood Security
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Arts & CultureDiplomacyEconomyGovernanceSecurityTrade
Nigeria, Angola Sign New Agreements on Drug Control, Culture and Economic Cooperation
Nigeria and Angola have renewed their diplomatic ties with the signing of key agreements to fight drug trafficking and promote cultural exchange. The agreements were reached during the 5th Session …
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DevelopmentMaritimeNigeriaSecurityTechnology
Nigerian Customs Service and DRDB Test Indigenous Airboat
In a major boost to Nigeria’s maritime security and a testament to indigenous technological prowess, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) have jointly …
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EconomyGovernment PolicyLabour PartyNigeriaPolitics
Peter Obi Slams Passport Fee Hike as Burden on Nigerians
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has condemned the recent hike in International Passport fees, calling it yet another burden on ordinary Nigerians. In …
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CBNEconomyForeign ExchangeNigeriaRemittances
Nigeria’s Diaspora Remittances Hit $600 Million Monthly, CBN Governor Says
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has revealed that diaspora remittance inflow into the country has seen a significant increase, rising from $200 million to …
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Energy SectorGovernanceNigeriaOil & GasTransparency
NEITI, NNPC Ltd Form Committee to Boost Nigeria’s Extractive Sector Governance
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd) have agreed to establish a technical committee aimed at enhancing governance in Nigeria’s extractive …
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BusinessFinance & ServicesTechnologyTradeTransportation & Logisitics
DHL express and Fedex: Which is the ideal shipping service in Nigeria
In Nigeria’s fast-growing logistics market, two international names dominate conversations around courier and shipping services — DHL Express and FedEx. Both companies have decades of global experience, strong reputations, and …
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In 2025, a quiet revolution is happening in the beauty and skincare world. The focus is no longer only on the face. Across Nigeria and other parts of the world, …
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DevelopmentInfrastructureInnovationNigeriaPublic HealthPublic SafetyTechnology
Harnessing Wearable Technology to Improve Construction Safety in Nigeria
In Nigeria, many construction workers face daily dangers due to poor enforcement of safety rules and limited resources on worksites. Fatal accidents remain high, especially where heavy machines operate in …
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AfricaAgricultureDevelopmentEducationInnovationTechnology
Google to Invest $37m in AI Research, Startups, and Digital Skills Across Africa
Google has announced a major investment of $37 million aimed at supporting artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, education, and infrastructure across Africa. In a statement, the tech giant said the funding …