AfDB invests $614m in Nigeria’s creative economy, generate $6.4bn
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed $614 million to Nigeria’s digital and creative industries in an ambitious move to
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Family rolls out funeral programme for Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo
The family of the late Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo, the Afenifere leader and strong nationalist voice in Nigeria’s post-independence politics,
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Lafarge Africa records 80% revenue growth in Q1
Lafarge Africa Plc, leading manufacturer of a range of cement brands, has recorded a revenue of N248.35 billion for the first
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Ondo govt begins comprehensive registration of farmers
In a bid to reshape the future of agriculture in Ondo State, the government has called on all farmers across
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Burna Boy gifts Portable ₦20m for defeating Speed Darlington in boxing match
Grammy Award-winning artiste Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has gifted ₦20 million to controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, also
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Kogi signs landmark partnership with China’s Hunan Province on Ajaokuta Industrial Park
In a major step towards driving economic growth, the Kogi State Government has secured a landmark partnership with Hunan Province,
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AI is Africa’s opportunity to lead, not lag behind — NITDA Boss at GITEX Africa
By Blessing Emmanuel The Director General of Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called on African
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2027 Presidency: If my political journey ends as Governor, I’ll cherish it — Makinde
…Says infrastructure, security enablers for economy …Warns PDP members against coalition talks without party consultation Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde,
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Police arraign man, 50, over alleged unlawful cattle grazing
The Police in Ekiti, on Friday, arraigned 50-year-old Ladan Abubakar before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged unlawful cattle
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Lagos seals 13 markets in Ketu, Ikorodu over environmental violations
The Lagos State Government has sealed no fewer than 13 markets and commercial facilities, located along the Ketu and Ikorodu
