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ABIA’S STARTUP LAW CAN UNLOCK INNOVATION, JOBS AND INVESTMENT — Legal Expert
Abia State’s Startup Law 2025 is being hailed as a model for innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Speaking at the South-East Regional Activation of the Africa Innovation Foundry (AIF) in Umuahia, legal expert Osigwe Momoh described the law as a “game-changer” and called on other states to adopt the Nigeria Startup Act 2022. He said…
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JIGAWA LAUNCHES DIGITAL TAX PLATFORM, TARGETS HIGHER REVENUE FROM INFORMAL SECTOR
Jigawa State has taken another step toward modernising its tax system with the launch of a digital platform designed to improve revenue collection from the informal sector. The new platform, introduced by the Jigawa Internal Revenue Service (JIRS), will automate tax collection for activities including livestock trading, grain markets and haulage operations. Officials say the…
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NIGERIA KEY TO ELIMINATING DEADLY SHEEP AND GOAT DISEASE ACROSS AFRICA — AU-IBAR
Nigeria has been identified as a key player in Africa’s efforts to eliminate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a viral disease that affects sheep and goats and causes major economic losses for livestock farmers. The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) says Nigeria’s livestock sector is strategically important because the country is home…
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STERLING BANK, STARTIMES LAUNCH SOLAR FINANCING HUBS, TARGET ₦2Bn CLEAN ENERGY FUNDING BY 2026
Sterling Bank and StarTimes Nigeria have launched a new initiative aimed at making solar energy more affordable and accessible for Nigerians. The partners unveiled Sterling Solar Financing Hubs at StarTimes retail outlets, where customers can select solar products, receive financing guidance and begin the loan application process. The organisations are targeting ₦2 billion in renewable…
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LAGOS DEPLOYS SWAMP BUGGY TO CLEAR OGOMBO CANAL AFTER FLOODING IN ETI-OSA
Lagos State has begun emergency flood control work in Eti-Osa following recent flooding in affected communities. The state government has deployed a swamp buggy to the Ogombo Canal to clear and desilt the drainage channel after heavy rainfall led to flooding in parts of the area. The intervention followed an assessment of impacted communities by…
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KADUNA MOBILISES EMERGENCY AGENCIES, COMMUNITIES TO PREVENT 2026 FLOOD DISASTER
Kaduna State has intensified efforts to prevent flood-related disasters as forecasts indicate the state remains at high risk during the 2026 rainy season. The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) says it has activated emergency response teams, conducted flood risk assessments and launched public sensitisation campaigns across the state’s 23 local government areas. Community volunteers…
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REPS, YOUTH MINISTER URGES YOUNG NIGERIANS TO SHAPE 2027 ELECTIONS THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION
The House of Representatives has challenged Nigerian youths to play a greater role in shaping the country’s democratic future ahead of the 2027 general elections. At the Youth Town Hall held during the National Assembly’s 2026 Open Week, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen said young Nigerians remain the largest voting bloc and a critical force in determining…
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ADC, RIVERS GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE MOURN MARY AMAECHI, CALL FOR UNITY AND SERVICE
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its Rivers State governorship candidate, Dr. Gabriel Pidomson, have expressed condolences to former Minister of Transportation and ADC Vice-Presidential Candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, over the death of his mother, Mrs. Mary Oduah-Amaechi. In separate tributes, the party and Pidomson described the late Mrs. Amaechi as a devoted matriarch whose life…
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COMEDIAN M.O.P SET FOR 4TH ANNUAL ‘SON OF PATIENCE’ COMEDY SHOW IN LAGOS
Popular comedian M.O.P is returning to the stage with the fourth edition of his annual comedy show, “Son of Patience.” The entertainer, whose real name is Ifeanyichukwu Ogbonnaya, says comedy continues to play an important role in helping Nigerians navigate daily challenges by providing moments of laughter, relief and hope. The show is scheduled to…
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ANUFEST 2026 TARGETS 3,000 JOBS, SET TO BOOST TOURISM AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN ANAMBRA
ANUFEST 2026 is set to create opportunities, celebrate culture and boost tourism across Anambra State. Organisers of the Anambra Unity Festival say the event is expected to generate about 3,000 jobs across sectors including hospitality, transportation, media, printing and other local businesses. The festival, themed “Tomorrow Meets Today,” will take place from September 21 to…
