Category: news
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Nigerian Minister of Health, Prof Ali Pate, has met with the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) and representatives from the Ministry of Labour amid ongoing negotiations. Recall the union’s warning strike, started on July 29, 2025, over unresolved issues related to nurses’ welfare, allowances, and working conditions, which…
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has met with Tunisian President Kais Saied in Tunis to discuss Italy’s Mattei Plan for Africa, focusing on economic development, energy diversification, and migration control. Named after Enrico Mattei, the plan aims to promote sustainable growth by creating jobs and improving infrastructure in sectors like education, healthcare, water,…
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National Economic Council (NEC) has called for strengthening State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) nationwide and urged the Federal Ministry of Finance to release emergency funds to prepare for impending floods. This decision followed a presentation by NEMA’s Director General on 2025 flood preparedness and response plans. The council also directed local governments to take…
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Victor Osimhen has completed a €75 million permanent transfer from Napoli to Turkish giants Galatasaray, signing a four-year deal. The deal includes a €15 million annual salary, a €1 million loyalty bonus, €5 million for image rights, and 10% of any future sale profit to Napoli. Additionally, Osimhen is restricted from joining Serie A clubs…
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Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, has announced that the fiscal situation in Northern Nigerian states has seriously improved under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, largely due to economic reforms that reduced the region’s domestic debt by 42.06%. Additionally, it was said that the reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies, have increased federally…
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Kenya is implementing strict measures to reduce alcohol consumption, with The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse NACADA banning alcohol sales in ten types of locations, including online platforms, home deliveries, petrol stations, and outlets linked to children. Additionally, the legal drinking age has increased from 18 to 21, and anyone…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension for Nigeria Customs Service Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, now serving until August 2026 instead of August 2025. The extension aims to support ongoing reforms, including modernization, the National Single Window Project, and Nigeria’s commitments under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol. So far, President Tinubu…
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Court of Appeal in Akure has upheld the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State in the 16 November 2024 governorship election. The court dismissed the appeals filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied People’s Movement (APM), and Social Development Party (SDP), ruling that the petitioners failed to provide…
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President of Dangote Group Alhaji Aliko Dangote has announced that Nigerians will soon have the opportunity to become shareholders in his $20 billion refinery in Lekki, Lagos. This announcement was made at the Global Commodity Insights Conference in Abuja, where Dangote emphasized his commitment to partnering with African governments, private investors, and institutions. He highlighted…
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Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. This move, aimed at preserving the hopes of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, was met with backlash from both Israel and the United States. Israel criticized…
