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EU Commits €18m To Boost Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructures
Daily Independent
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August 29, 2025
1 INNOCENT OWEH The European Union has committed an additional €18million Euros, to further boost Nigeria’s digital public infrastructures, a development it believes will drive growth and create secure inclusive digital ecosystems. The Head of EU...
Football and youth empowerment: How Tonic FC is building opportunities for Nigeria’s grassroots talents
Premium Times
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August 29, 2025
Across the world, sport has long been recognised as a powerful tool for youth empowerment, creating pathways for education, economic advancement, and social inclusion. Football, in particular, stands out as the most accessible and unifying sport...
Nigeria News51 minutes ago Report Ranking Kaduna Among States With Highest Cases Of Kidnapping Mischievous – Govt Fumes The Kaduna State Government has rejected a recent report ranking the state among those with the highest cases of kidnapping in…
Naija News
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August 29, 2025
The Kaduna State Government has rejected a recent report ranking the state among those with the highest cases of kidnapping in Nigeria, describing it as ‘false, mischievous and irresponsible.’ The government insisted that security has improved...
Smart Tech, Smarter Living: How Infinix Accessories Are Redefining Everyday Life
Zikoko!
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August 29, 2025
XWatch N4 Pro – Smarter Productivity, Healthier Living Months after their release, the Infinix XWatch N4 Pro, XBuds N4 Pro, and XP20 Powerbank continue to stand out in Nigeria’s fast-evolving tech landscape. Designed for everyday users who demand...
Return To Clay Vessels Will Save Nigeria Billions In Healthcare, Says Don
Daily Independent
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August 29, 2025
1 BENIN – Nigeria and Africa must return to the use of clay vessels for cooking, eating and drinking if the continent is to tackle rising public health challenges and reduce billions spent on disease treatment, a university don has said....
An Open Letter To His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, Executive Governor Of Benue State, Nigeria
The News Chronicle
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August 29, 2025
A Call for Transparent Reconstruction and Justice for Yelewata Your Excellency, We address you today as the resilient survivors of one of Nigeria’s most devastating terrorist attacks, the brutal massacre that befell our beloved Yelewata community...
FirstBank’s ₦1 Trillion Digital Loan Disbursement Milestone and the New Era of Inclusive Lending in Nigeria
TechEconomy
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August 29, 2025
Advertisements For decades, Nigeria’s credit system posed significant challenges for small businesses and low-income earners, who often struggled to qualify for loans. Traditional banks demanded collaterals, guarantors, and endless paperwork,...
Medical laboratory council advocates proper diagnosis before treatment
Peoples Gazette
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August 29, 2025
Sunday Nwovu, zonal coordinator of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Anambra chapter, has advised the public to always undergo proper laboratory diagnosis before commencing medical treatment. Mr Nwovu made the call on...
Nigeria’s Leadership Champions Risk Management as a Cultural Imperative for Economic Resilience
Alexa.ng
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In a powerful call to action, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister of Finance Wale Edun, and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso have joined forces with Kevin Ugwuoke, President of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of...
Experts warn climate finance loans risk deepening Nigeria’s debt profile
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 29, 2025
Stakeholders in climate governance and civic accountability have expressed concern that Nigeria’s increasing reliance on loans to fund climate-related projects could increase its already fragile debt burden. The experts called for a shift towards...
Nigerian Equities Market Closes Lower Amid Profit-Taking, Posts Weekly Loss
Alexa.ng
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The Nigerian equities market ended the trading session on Thursday, August 28, 2025, with a notable decline, shedding 0.49 percent as investors engaged in widespread profit-taking across multiple sectors. This downturn dragged the market’s weekly...
Andray Finance Limited: Boosting Loan Access For Nigeria’s Underserved
Daily Independent
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August 29, 2025
2 In a country where access to credit has long been a barrier to economic mobility, Andray Finance Limited is rewriting the rules. Founded in 2022 and headquartered at Cardinal Place, Victoria Island, Oniru, Lagos, the digital-first financial...
Petrobras to return to Nigeria: A new era for Africa-Brazil energy cooperation
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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August 29, 2025
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 29 August 2025: The African Energy Chamber (AEC) says it welcomes the announcement of Petrobras’s imminent return to Nigeria, marking a transformative step in Africa-Brazil energy cooperation. Five years after halting its...
The Wellness Science Behind QNET Amezcua Product Range
TechEconomy
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August 29, 2025
Advertisements In a world where life moves at the speed of a swipe, and stress seeps in through our screens, something deeper than fatigue is taking root. We’re not just tired, we’re energetically depleted. From the moment we wake up to a flood of...
Nigerian households turn to alternative energy, NISER finds
The Sun Nigeria
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August 29, 2025
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Recent research conducted by experts in the energy and power sector has revealed a shift from grid electricity to solar energy by most households in the country. Reports presented by experts at a recent conference...
Globacom at 22: Two Decades of Shaping Nigeria’s Telecoms Landscape
TechEconomy
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August 29, 2025
Advertisements Indigenous telecommunications giant, Globacom, has expressed deep appreciation to its millions of subscribers in Nigeria and across the globe, whose trust and loyalty have been the foundation of its remarkable 22-year journey. In a...
NCC Strengthens Cybersecurity Framework to Safeguard Nigeria’s Telecoms and Digital Future
TechEconomy
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August 29, 2025
Advertisements As Nigeria’s digital economy expands at record pace, so too does the sophistication of cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure. Recognizing this urgent reality, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is advancing a...
Brazil is set to collaborate on a space deal with Nigeria involving earth monitoring systems
Business Insider Africa
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August 29, 2025
The agreement was signed in Brasília by Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, and Brazil's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Luciana Santos. The event was attended by Nigerian...
Nigeria’s Yinka Babalola emerges Rotary International President-elect
Premium Times
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August 29, 2025
Rotary International has announced Nigerian Rotarian Yinka Babalola as its President-elect for the 2026/2027 Rotary year. Mr Babalola’s emergence marks a historic milestone, making him only the second African and the second Nigerian to lead the...
Nigeria News47 minutes ago Tinubu Gives Reasons For His Foreign Trips President Bola Tinubu has explained that his foreign trips are designed to restore Nigeria’s pride and dignity on the global stage while securing opportunities that will...
Naija News
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August 29, 2025
Naija News reports that the President stated this in a post on his official 𝕏 handle on Thursday, shortly after returning from diplomatic visits to Japan and Brazil. Tinubu expressed satisfaction with what he described as “productive engagements”...