Tag: NIGERIA
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Team Brazil has secured their first victory in the all-electric powerboat series by winning the inaugural E1 Lagos GP in Nigeria, marking Africa’s first hosting of the event. Leveraging their pole position and strong performance throughout the race weekend, they finished ahead of Team Blue Rising and Team Drogba Global Africa. The win earned them…
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President Bola Tinubu has addressed Nigerians at 7 a.m. today Wednesday to mark the 65th Independence Day, his third such address since taking office in May 2023. The speech was broadcasted live on national television and via other media platforms. The celebration theme, “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” emphasizes…
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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to partner with credible global investors, particularly in oil, gas, and infrastructure, to drive sustainable growth. In a post on X, Tinubu revealed he met in Lagos with top Nigerian investors Hakeem Belo-Osagie (Metis Capital) and Bayo Ogunlesi (Global Infrastructure Partners & BlackRock). Discussions focused on unlocking…
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Federal Government has rejected recent claims by international platforms and online commentators that terrorists in Nigeria are systematically committing genocide against Christians. In a Sunday statement, Minister of Information Mohammed Idris called these allegations false, baseless, and divisive, emphasizing that they misrepresent Nigeria’s complex security issues. He warned that framing the fight against terrorism as…
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Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has warned that Nigeria’s solid minerals sector is underperforming, contributing only 0.83% of GDP in 2023 despite vast deposits of lithium, cobalt, and gold. It urged urgent reforms, including passing a new Solid Minerals Reform Act within 12 months, creating a National Minerals Development Council, deploying digital licensing,…
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Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has reported that Nigeria imported over 560,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser raw materials in 2025, reflecting the government’s commitment to ensuring consistent access to agricultural inputs under the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI). Currently, at least 10 vessels are discharging fertiliser raw materials at Nigerian ports this year, supporting local…
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British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, announced that trade between Nigeria and the UK has reached a record £7.9 billion (₦16 trillion). Speaking in Abuja, he credited the growth to the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), which removes non-tariff barriers and promotes cooperation in key sectors. Montgomery explained that ETIP, alongside…
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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have departed for Chile on Sunday to finalize preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Led by head coach Aliyu Zubairu, the team began their build-up in Abuja last month, participating in several friendly matches. While in Chile, they will play additional warm-up games to fine-tune their squad ahead of…
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President Bola Tinubu has directed a Federal Executive Council committee to urgently implement measures to lower food prices nationwide. According to the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, the initiative focuses on ensuring safe and efficient transport of farm produce to reduce logistics costs. This move aligns with Tinubu’s…
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Federal Government has expressed deep concern over an Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, reportedly targeting senior Hamas leaders. In a statement issued Wednesday by Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria condemned the strike, emphasizing respect for national sovereignty and international law. The government warned that the attack threatens regional stability and ongoing…
