Beijing: China will expand zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it starting May 1, 2026, Chinese authorities announced on Tuesday. The initiative marks a significant step in China’s efforts to deepen econo…
Leone Rock Commissions Phase II of 30 MTPA Magnetite Plant, Disburses CDA Fund to Host Communities
Freetown: Leone Rock Metal Group has commissioned the Phase II expansion of its 30 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) magnetite processing plant at Ferengbaia, while also disbursing its fifth Community Development Agreement (CDA) Fund to mining communiti…
NNPC Foundation Enhances Healthcare with Inauguration of 3 Modern Wards at National Orthopedic Hospital, Lagos
Lagos: The NNPC Foundation has inaugurated and handed over three 100-bed capacity wards to the management of the National Orthopedic Hospital, Lagos (NOHIL). The ceremony marked a significant milestone in improving healthcare infrastructure within the…
Nigeria Launches Geospatial Database Project to Enhance Population and Housing Census
Abuja: Nigeria has launched a geospatial database to strengthen preparations for the forthcoming National Population and Housing Census, aimed at delivering credible, technology-driven, and verifiable national population data. The initiative was unvei…
FG Launches Cervical Cancer Screening in Imo with Ambitious Targets
Owerri: The Federal Government on Wednesday launched the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme in Owerri, as part of its deliberate efforts to curb the rising cancer cases in the country. Speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Health and Socia…
NGO Initiative Aims to Enhance BECE Performance in Sekyere Afram Plains District
Accra: The Vision for Action Foundation (VAF), a local non-governmental organisation, has organised a series of circuit-level stakeholder dialogues across the Sekyere Afram Plains District, aimed at improving Basic Education Certificate Examination (B…
Execution, Coordination Key to Maritime Tax Success – Experts
Lagos:<Text> Stakeholders in the maritime and professional services sectors have stressed the need for effective implementation and strong inter-agency coordination for the success of the country’s ongoing tax and trade reforms. They spoke at th…
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Benard, Uduak Shine at MMA Fight Night
Abuja: Emmanuel Benard and Victoria Uduak on Sunday emerged top winners in the men’s and women’s categories at the Akalaka Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, 16 fighters thrilled fans at the Akalaka Spirit …
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NNPC Foundation Enhances Healthcare with Inauguration of 3 Modern Wards at National Orthopedic Hospital, Lagos
Lagos: The NNPC Foundation has inaugurated and handed over three 100-bed capacity wards to the management of the National Orthopedic Hospital, Lagos (NOHIL). The ceremony marked a significant milestone in improving healthcare infrastructure within the…
NNPC Foundation Enhances Healthcare with Inauguration of 3 Modern Wards at National Orthopedic Hospital, Lagos
Lagos: The NNPC Foundation has inaugurated and handed over three 100-bed capacity wards to the management of the National Orthopedic Hospital, Lagos (NOHIL). The ceremony marked a significant milestone in improving healthcare infrastructure within the…
NNPC Foundation Enhances Healthcare with Inauguration of 3 Modern Wards at National Orthopedic Hospital, Lagos
Lagos: The NNPC Foundation has inaugurated and handed over three 100-bed capacity wards to the management of the National Orthopedic Hospital, Lagos (NOHIL). The ceremony marked a significant milestone in improving healthcare infrastructure within the…
CPPE Cautiously Optimistic Over Budget Implementation
Abuja: The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed cautious optimism that ongoing fiscal reforms will improve implementation of the N68.32 trillion 2026 Appropriation Act. Dr Muda Yusuf, CPPE’s Chief Executive Officer, spok…
NGX Posts Significant N8.66 Trillion Weekly Gain Amid Trading Surge
Lagos: The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. recorded a strong weekly performance, with investors gaining N8.661 trillion amid heightened trading activity.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, market capitalisation rose by 6.60 per cent to N139.827 trillion f…
Arewa Youths Insist Tinubu Must Complete 8-Year Southern Tenure
Kaduna: The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be allowed to complete an eight-year tenure for the Southern region while warning Northern politicians against contesting the 2027 presidential election. The g…
Osun 2026: APC Candidate Woos Arewa Community, Pledges Inclusion
Ibokun: The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun, Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged to integrate non-indigenes and other interest groups into governance if elected in the Aug. 15 poll. Oyebamiji made this known during a public enga…
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Lagos: The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to promoting high standards of corporate governance in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD).
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Tunji-Ojo Advocates for Unified ECOWAS Database for Border Security and Migration
Abidjan: The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged the establishment of a unified database system among the members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to ensure a secure border and migration system. Tunji-Ojo e…
Don Tasks States on Political Will to End Malaria in Nigeria
Lagos: Prof. Wellington Oyibo, a professor of Medical Parasitology at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, has urged different states of the Federation to develop the political will necessary for the elimination of malaria in Nigeria. Oyibo, …
Court Discharges Car Washer Accused of Alleged Extortion
Abuja: A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Wuse discharged a 20-year-old car washer, Patrick Yusuf, accused of alleged joint act and extortion. The Magistrate, Ekpeyong Inyang, discharged the defendant following an application filed by the Prosecution Couns…
SDP Declares Readiness for 2027 Elections, Dismisses Internal Crisis Claims
Abuja: Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Wednesday declared its readiness for the 2027 general elections, affirming its unity and internal stability. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja, the SDP National Chairman, Dr. Abubakar Gombe, said that the p…
Court Bars INEC from Recognising ADC Congresses Conducted by Mark-Led Leadership
Abuja: The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a ruling preventing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or engaging in any congress organised by the disputed caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (…
COWA Launches Nationwide 1,000-Tree Campaign
Abuja: The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has flagged off a nationwide one-hour tree-planting exercise, targeting 1,000 trees across multiple locations in Nigeria. The initiative, implemented under COWA’s Green Borders sustainability drive…
Farm Manager Jailed 8 Months for Stealing 30 Crates of Eggs
Kaduna: A Kaduna Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced a 27-year-old farm manager, Israel Tony, to eight months in prison for stealing 30 crates of eggs. Tony, a resident of Barnawa Kaduna, was charged with stealing.
According to News Agency of …
UN Chief Calls for Global Financial Reform to Bridge Africa’s $1.6 Trillion Development Gap
Addis ababa: UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has advocated reform to address an annual development financing gap of up to 1.6 trillion dollars facing Africa. Guterres made the call in a video message to the 12th session of Africa Regional Forum…
Nigerian Legion Bestows Grand Patron Title on Alake of Egbaland
Abuja: The Nigerian Legion has conferred the title of Grand Patron on the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III, recognizing his support for military veterans and their families. The honour was presented during the legion’s national leader…