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The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria’s digital infrastructure expansion and job creation efforts. This is contained in a statement released on the Bank’s website on. The bank said that the loan would fund the Digital Value Chain Infrastructure for Boosting Employment (D-VIBE) Project, […]
Nigeria’s ambition to position mining as a key driver of economic diversification faces significant structural and policy challenges, according to Engr. Tim Eldon, Managing Director of Timadix Geomin Consult Nig. Limited. While acknowledging the country’s strong mineral potential, Eldon warned that industrial readiness remains a major constraint, particularly in the fast-growing lithium market. […]
The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, has pledged to deepen trade ties between India and Nigeria during his diplomatic tenure. Singh made this known during a visit to African Natural Resources and Mines Limited (ANRML), a subsidiary of African Industries Group (AIG), located in Gujeni Village, Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State. […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday conducted state congresses in Ogun and Abia, electing new executives as part of its build-up to the 2027 general elections, with the exercise in Ogun overshadowed by a deepening leadership crisis. In Ogun State, rival factions organised separate congresses, each asserting legitimacy despite both pledging loyalty to the […]
The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Yemi Oyeniyi, on Saturday visited Sapele following the abduction of the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area, Bright Abeke, by unidentified gunmen, as security agencies intensified efforts to secure his release. Police spokesperson in the state, Bright Edafe, confirmed that the police chief carried out an on-the-spot assessment […]
Lamine Yamal delivered a standout performance, scoring once and providing two assists as FC Barcelona defeated RCD Espanyol 4-1 in the Catalan derby on Saturday. The teenager’s display proved decisive as Barcelona secured a comfortable victory to strengthen their position at the top of La Liga. Ferran Torres gave Barcelona an early advantage, heading home […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The University of Calabar recently conferred a Doctorate Degree in Law upon the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu. This honor was presented during the institution’s 38th convocation ceremony in recognition of his academic persistence. Beyond the honorary nature of the event, the university specifically […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Residents of several communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have staged a major protest following a surge in violent attacks. The demonstrators gathered in large numbers to express their outrage over recent killings and the deteriorating safety of their neighborhoods. The protesters targeted the busy […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is demanding the immediate resignation of Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This demand follows allegations that he posted pro-President Bola Tinubu tweets during the 2023 election cycle. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, issued a […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Tragedy struck the Ochia Autonomous Community in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State as gunmen attacked and killed their traditional ruler, Eze Paulinus Ekwueme. The monarch was reportedly set ablaze by the assailants during the violent encounter. The incident occurred along the Asa Awara Road. In addition […]
