AFRICA

Nigerian Army Dismisses Reports of Mass Resignation of Soldiers As ‘Misleading, Spurious, Baseless’ 

Nigeria's Army has discredited reports of soldiers' mass resignation over corruption as a deliberate attempt to sow seeds of disaffection.

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Adeleke: Osun Ready for Transition to Agro-Industrial State, Cargo Airport in the Works

"We are using local contractors; we are sourcing materials locally. By doing so, Osun money is staying in Osun..." Adeleke:…

2 weeks ago

Afreximbank Donates $500,000 To Caribbean Nations Devastated By Hurricane Beryl, Pledges Continued Support

Afreximbank has presented a $500,000 for Caribbean nations affected by Hurricane Beryl, promoting climate resilience.

2 weeks ago

Nigeria to Establish Air Quality Monitoring Stations Across the Country

Nigeria's Federal Government has expressed its readiness to establish air quality monitoring stations across the country.

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NDLEA intercepts UK, Europe-Bound Cocaine, Opioids in Female Sanitary Pads, Hair Cream

NDLEA in Lagos intercepted cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids concealed in sanitary pads and hair cream heading to UK, Ireland, Cyprus.

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Olugbile Holloway: We Should Get To A Point Where It’s Unheard Of To Have Artefacts From Other Countries In Your Museum

NCMM DG Holloway has highlighted the need for improved storytelling, infrastructure to make Nigeria's museums more engaging, globally relevant.

2 weeks ago

Miracle Soap & Water: NAFDAC Probes Cleric, Seals Table Water Firm For Illegal Activity 

NAFDAC has warned the public against Christ Mercy Land Ministries, accusing them of selling unregistered miracle water and soap products.

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Opay, Moniepoint, Other Fintechs End Free Banking as N50 EMTL Deduction On N10,000 Transfers Begins

Starting September 9, fintech firms like OPay and Moniepoint will deduct N50 EMTL from inflows of N10,000 and above.

2 weeks ago

N50bn Small Business Empowerment Programme Kicks Off, Targets 1 Million Nano Enterprises

Nigeria's federal government will provide grants of N50,000 to small businesses across Nigeria as part of a N50 billion initiative.

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Nigeria Backs China’s One-China Policy, Strengthens Regional Security Cooperation with Xi Jinping

Nigeria has embraced the One-China policy as China pledged support in stabilising West Africa and boosting Nigerian capacity building.

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