AFRICA

Tinubu Presents N49.7trn 2025 Budget Estimate To National Assembly

President Tinubu’s 2025 budget prioritises defence, infrastructure, health, and education with ambitious revenue and deficit targets.

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Tunji-Ojo: Nigeria to Expand Contactless Passport Renewal To UK, US, Italy, France in January

Nigeria’s Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo has revealed a contactless passport expansion to the UK, US, and others by January.

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Kano Durbar Festival Recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

UNESCO has recognised the Kano Durbar festival as a cultural heritage, bringing global attention to Nigeria’s traditions.

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CBN Sets N100,000 Daily Withdrawal Limit on PoS Terminals, Introduces Other Guidelines

The CBN has introduced a N100,000 daily withdrawal limit on PoS terminals as part of efforts to promote a cashless…

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Simon Okeke: State Police Will Improve Security, But Proper Checks and Balances Must Be In Place To Prevent Abuse

Simon Okeke has said that State police would assure better safety of life and property, but raised concerns of potential…

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Tunji-Ojo: New Data Centre, IAPI System Will Enhance Nigeria’s Border Security, Ensure Data Protection

Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo has highlighted 24/7 real-time border surveillance, advanced profiling through the new Data Centre, Command and Control Centre.

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Oyebanji Credits God, Tinubu For Minimum Wage Increase As Ekiti Workers Celebrate Payment

Governor Oyebanji has attributed Ekiti’s increased minimum wage payment to President Tinubu’s reforms, saying his reforms will cause further increments

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Soludo: My Government Laying Foundation For Anambra to Become Africa’s Dubai, Silicon Valley

Governor Soludo has outlined plans for Anambra to become a hub for commerce, tech, and industrialisation in Africa.

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Lagos State, Access Bank Partner To Build 704 Affordable Housing Units in Ikorodu

Lagos State has partnered Access Bank to deliver low-income housing in Ikorodu, with 10% down payment, single-digit interest rate.

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THISDAY’s Omolabake Fasogbon Named NMMA’s 2024 Female Reporter of the Year

Omolabake Fasogbon has been named NMMA’s 2024 Female Reporter of the Year for her investigative piece on incest survivors in…

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