Category: International
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REPS PRESS ACRESAL COORDINATOR FOR ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY IN WORLD BANK PROJECT
Lawmakers are turning up the heat on the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACRESAL) project, demanding to see how every kobo has been spent — and whether promises made to Nigerians are being kept. The House of Representatives Committee on Environment has called for greater transparency and accountability from the National Coordinator of the Agro-Climatic…
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MAMA RAINBOW SHINES BRIGHT AT 83, CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON STAGE
Nigerian film legend Idowu Phillips, famously known as Mama Rainbow, celebrates an extraordinary 83 years of life and six decades of unforgettable performances, inspiring generations with her talent and grace. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Mama Rainbow reflected on her remarkable 60-year journey in entertainment, expressing deep gratitude for a career filled with music, memories,…
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EFCC CHAIRMAN OLA OLUKOYEDE RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT OF WEST AFRICA’S ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK
Leading the fight against corruption! Mr Ola Olukoyede secures another term as NACIWA President, reinforcing Nigeria’s role in battling economic crime across West Africa. At the 7th Annual General Assembly of the Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA) held in Abuja, all ECOWAS member states unanimously re-elected Olukoyede. The move recognized his outstanding…
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TONY ELUMELU CALLS FOR MAJOR AI AND DIGITAL INVESTMENT TO UNLOCK AFRICA’S POTENTIAL
Africa is ready for a tech leap! Tony Elumelu urges global cooperation to boost AI and digital infrastructure as a game-changer for productivity and prosperity. At a seminar during the IMF/World Bank meetings in Washington, Heirs Holdings Chairman Tony Elumelu emphasized that true productivity isn’t just output per worker but opportunity per person. He highlighted…
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NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET BOUNCES BACK WITH N20 BILLION GAIN
After a tough day, Nigeria’s stock market is back in the green! Investors gained N20 billion with renewed interest in key stocks leading the charge. On Wednesday, the market reversed previous losses, closing with a N20 billion boost, pushing market capitalization from N93.756 trillion to N93.776 trillion. The All-Share Index climbed by 0.20%, settling at…
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TUNISIAN AMBASSADOR PLEDGES STRONGER ECONOMIC TIES WITH NIGERIA TO BOOST TRADE
Tunisia is ready to team up with Nigeria across sectors like agriculture, finance, and energy to unlock new trade and growth opportunities. At the Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association Conference in Lagos, Ambassador Mohsen Antit promised Tunisia’s commitment to deepen partnerships with Nigeria. He highlighted readiness to collaborate on agriculture, banking, mining, oil and gas, aviation,…
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UN SECRETARY-GENERAL PROPOSES BOLD UN80 INITIATIVE TO BOOST GLOBAL IMPACT
The UN is gearing up for a major makeover! Secretary-General António Guterres unveiled plans to make the United Nations more streamlined, effective, and ready for today’s challenges. At the UN General Assembly in New York, Guterres laid out the UN80 Initiative, targeting reforms across the UN’s core areas: peace and security, sustainable development, and human…
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EU AND NATIONAL PEACE COMMITTEE LAUNCH TECH HUB TO FIGHT ELECTION VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA
Nigeria’s election season just got a powerful new ally! The European Union and National Peace Committee have teamed up to launch an Election Security Information Hub, using data and tech to curb violence and boost election credibility. The EU and Nigeria’s National Peace Committee (NPC) are stepping up efforts against electoral violence with the launch…
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TINUBU PAYS TRIBUTE TO KENYA’S RAILA ODINGA, A GIANT OF AFRICAN POLITICS
President Bola Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to Kenya after the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a towering figure whose influence shaped democracy and unity across Africa. In a statement shared by Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Odinga’s lifelong fight for justice, electoral reforms, and people-powered governance, calling his…
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WIDESPREAD CORRUPTION BELIEF HITS 97% AMONG FILIPINOS, SURVEY FINDS
A staggering 97% of Filipinos believe corruption in government is widespread, reveals a recent nationwide Pulse Asia survey. Most have noticed an increase in corruption over the past year, with 59% accepting it as a normal part of politics. The survey of 1,200 adults highlights that bribery, misuse of public funds, and kickbacks are widely…
