Category: News
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FLUTTERWAVE GETS CBN GREEN LIGHT TO OFFER BANKING SERVICES
Nigeria’s fintech giant Flutterwave is now officially stepping into full banking, promising faster, smoother financial services for businesses and consumers. Abuja-based Flutterwave has secured Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approval to provide banking services in Nigeria, CEO Olugbenga Agboola announced on Friday. The move comes after the company processed over $40 billion in payments in…
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SENIOR LAWYER URGES IGP TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED TORTURE OF 85-YEAR-OLD
A senior lawyer has called on the police chief to probe the alleged unlawful arrest and brutal treatment of an elderly man in Abuja. Abuja-based Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Godwin Ogboji, has petitioned IGP Tunji Disu to launch a full investigation into the alleged illegal arrest, detention, and torture of 85-year-old Abubakar Aliyu.…
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TINUBU HOSTS CHAD PRESIDENT TO BOOST BILATERAL TIES
Nigeria and Chad are stepping up collaboration on security, trade, and regional development with a high-level meeting in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday welcomed Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, for a closed-door discussion on shared interests. The leaders focused on strengthening bilateral relations, addressing regional security, and boosting economic…
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NIIA AND RUSSIA’S MGIMO SIGN MoU TO BOOST ACADEMIC AND STRATEGIC TIES
Nigeria and Russia are deepening collaboration with a new MoU aimed at education, research, and stronger bilateral engagement in a shifting global order. The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) and Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand institutional cooperation, academic exchange, and joint research.…
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ORILE-AGEGE EMPOWERS WASTE OPERATORS WITH N96M LOAN TO CLEAN UP COUNCIL
Orile-Agege LCDA is taking waste management to the next level, giving PSP operators the financial boost to keep the council clean. The Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area has disbursed N96 million in soft loans to eight Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators, giving each N12 million to strengthen waste collection and sanitation services. Executive Chairman Mr.…
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LAWMA URGES CLEANLINESS AS EASTER FESTIVITIES APPROACH
Lagos residents are being called on to manage waste responsibly as LAWMA ramps up operations for Easter. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has stepped up waste collection and monitoring across the state ahead of the Easter celebrations. Managing Director Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin urged residents to adopt proper disposal habits—separating recyclables, avoiding indiscriminate dumping, and…
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KAFIN ZAKI DAM CONSTRUCTION RESUMES AFTER 40 YEARS
After four decades, the long-abandoned Kafin Zaki dam in Bauchi is finally getting a second chance to boost agriculture and water supply. The Hadeja-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority has restarted work on the Kafin Zaki dam in Ningi LGA, Bauchi State. Managing Director Rabiu Bichi said the project, originally launched under the Babangida era, was…
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U.S., ISRAEL STRIKE THOUSANDS OF TARGETS IN IRAN CONFLICT
The U.S. and Israel are intensifying operations in Iran, hitting thousands of strategic targets in a conflict that has now lasted over a month. The U.S. military says it has struck more than 12,300 targets in Iran, including 155 Iranian vessels, aiming to dismantle Tehran’s security infrastructure and neutralize locations posing imminent threats, CENTCOM said…
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‘MAKOSA PRAISE’ INSPIRES FAITH, HOPE – EHANIRE
Gospel artist Rev. Otasowie Ehanire is using his new track to uplift spirits, strengthen faith, and bring hope to listeners. Known musically as Prince Charles, Ehanire says his song ‘Makosa Praise’ shifts focus from life’s challenges to God’s strength, fostering gratitude, resilience, and a positive mindset. Inspired by family and divine encounters, his musical journey…
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ANA URGES REGULAR COPYRIGHT SENSITISATION FOR AUTHORS
The Association of Nigerian Authors wants writers to stay ahead of copyright rules—and fight piracy—through ongoing education. Dr. Usman-Oladipo Akanbi, ANA President, has called on the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) to run regular sensitisation programmes for authors. He said continuous awareness helps writers comply with the Copyright Act and reduces infringements, especially as digital platforms…
