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Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has announced the start of the 2025 Licensing Round, effective December 1, 2025, following approval from President Bola Tinubu. The initiative aims to unlock Nigeria’s undeveloped oil and gas fields, especially gas assets, and to boost upstream production by bringing previously discovered but unexploited fields into operation. This licensing round…
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South Africa’s unemployment rate has decreased slightly in the third quarter of 2025 to 31.9%, down from 33.2%, thanks to job gains in construction, social services, and trade. Despite this modest improvement, unemployment remains above 30%, a level difficult to recover from since the COVID-19 pandemic. Six of ten major industries showed employment growth, with…
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President Bola Tinubu has dispatched a high-level delegation to London to negotiate the transfer of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, who is serving a prison sentence in the UK since March 2023 for organ trafficking. The delegation, including the Foreign Affairs Minister and the Attorney General, held discussions with UK officials and submitted a…
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Independent National Electoral Conmossion INEC has officially confirmed the re-election of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy, Onyekachukwu Ibezim, by awarding them their certificates of return. The presentation was attended by Soludo, Ibezim, and their wives. The certificates were presented in Awka, two days after their victory in the November 8 governorship election.…
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National Assembly has announced that Nigeria is set to enact Africa’s first comprehensive legal framework for the digital economy and e-governance through the National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill 2025, which is expected to be sent to President Bola Tinubu for assent this week. The bill, jointly prepared by the Senate and House Committees…
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Britain and South Africa have returned more than 130 gold and bronze artefacts to Ghana, many of which were taken from the Asante Kingdom between the 1870s and early 20th century. The items, including royal regalia, ceremonial drums, and gold weights, were formally received by Asante King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Africa’s youth to be “positively disruptive” and assume leadership roles, emphasizing that they are not just the leaders of tomorrow but of today. Speaking at the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Obasanjo stressed that young people must leverage their numbers…
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Abia State Government has paid over ₦20 million in compensation to victims of a billboard collapse that occurred on May 28, 2025, near Salad Market in Aba, which killed a tricyclist and injured several others. Following the incident, Governor Alex Otti directed the government to cover all medical bills and ensure safety compliance across the…
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Super Eagles has commenced their training camp in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. Six players—Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, and Wilfred Ndidi—have already reported for duty. While Head coach Eric Chelle invited 24 players to join the squad on Saturday, the team will…
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Federal Government has announced that Nigeria has attracted over $5 billion in new investments in manufacturing, fintech, and energy sectors, reflecting growing investor confidence driven by economic reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda. President Bola Tinubu highlighted these achievements at the 39th Lagos International Trade Fair, emphasizing efforts to enhance transparency, support local industries, and…
