Category: International
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UK BOARDING SCHOOLS BRING GLOBAL CLASSROOM TO ABUJA, LAGOS
Thinking of a British boarding education? Top UK schools are coming to Nigeria to meet families face-to-face. Leading UK boarding schools are set to meet Nigerian parents and students this March as part of UK Boarding Schools Week 2026, with exhibitions in Abuja and Lagos. Organised by Mark Brooks Education, the events will give families…
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WEST AFRICA GETS READY FOR LASSA VACCINES
Countries launch a first-of-its-kind roadmap to ensure fair access before vaccines arrive.West African nations have taken a big step toward stronger epidemic preparedness with the launch of the region’s first End-to-End (E2E) Access Roadmap for Lassa fever vaccines. The framework, unveiled during a webinar, is designed to make sure no country is left behind once…
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LAGOS COURTS INVESTORS AT NIGERIA–UAE FORUM
Sanwo-Olu promises a business-friendly Lagos as city positions itself for global investment. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday urged local and international investors to explore Lagos’ vast opportunities, pledging supportive policies, robust infrastructure, and a secure environment. Speaking at the Nigeria–UAE Investment Forum, ‘Investopia Global Africa’, the governor highlighted key projects including the Lekki Deep Sea…
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NGX OPENS WEEK IN GREEN AS INVESTORS POCKET ₦9BN
A modest lift in the index, but stock pickers found plenty of winners despite broad sell-offs. Nigeria’s equities market kicked off the week on a positive note, with investors gaining about ₦9 billion as trading closed slightly higher on Monday. Market capitalisation edged up 0.01% to ₦106.162 trillion, while the All-Share Index inched up 14.24…
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AFRICA’S 180TCF GAS STUCK AS RULES, MARKETS FAIL TO ALIGN — NUPRC
The gas is there, the demand is real — but broken policies and fragmented markets are keeping Africa’s energy wealth underground. More than 180 trillion cubic feet of discovered natural gas across Africa remains untapped because of unaligned fiscal rules, inconsistent regulations and fragmented markets, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned. Speaking…
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FG PUSHES PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN LOCAL CONTENT FOR AFRICA’S GAS BOOM
From box-ticking to real industrial power — Nigeria wants local content that delivers jobs, tech and global competitiveness. The Federal Government is calling for a major rethink of Africa’s local content strategy, urging a shift from compliance-based rules to performance-driven frameworks that can truly power industrial growth in the gas sector. Speaking at the 2026…
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TINUBU’S TURKEY TRIP WINS PRAISE FROM NIGERIANS ABROAD
Diaspora hails visit as a boost for diplomacy, trade and national pride Nigerians living in Turkey have applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to the country, calling it a major diplomatic win for Nigeria. Speaking in Turkey, Ambassador Prince Magboh, President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, said the visit strengthened Nigeria–Turkey ties and…
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U.S. AID CUTS: FG URGED TO STEP IN ON HIV/AIDS FUNDING TO PROTECT YOUTHS
Expert warns funding freeze could undo 20 years of progress and trigger a dangerous resurgence An HIV/AIDS expert, Dr Nandul Durfa, has raised the alarm that Nigeria risks a fresh HIV/AIDS crisis following the halt of U.S. foreign aid, urging the Federal Government to urgently and fully fund HIV/AIDS services to protect young Nigerians. Speaking…
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TYLA DOES IT AGAIN: SA STAR SNAGS GRAMMY, NIGERIA MISSES OUT
“Push 2 Start” powers South Africa’s Tyla to another Grammy as Nigerian heavyweights fall short South African pop sensation Tyla has clinched Best African Music Performance at the 68th Grammy Awards, edging out a strong Nigerian lineup and sealing her second Grammy win. The ceremony lit up the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday…
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OPEN THE DOORS BOTH WAYS: EXPERT DEMANDS VISA RECIPROCITY IN NIGERIA’S TRADE DEALS
No mobility, no real benefits — policy expert says trade pacts must work for Nigerians, not just capital The Founder of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), Victor Oluwafemi, is urging the Federal Government to make visa reciprocity a non-negotiable part of Nigeria’s trade and economic agreements. In a statement from Abuja, Oluwafemi argued that…
