The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 19th March and Friday, 20th March 2026 as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the Islamic month …
Isiyaku Ahmed
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Okonjo-Iweala Joins Dangote Group To Mark Women’s Day, As Staff Celebrate In Abuja, Obajana
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, last week, joined the Dangote Women’s Network virtually for its International Women’s Day celebration, themed “Rise to Gain.” In her …
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The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed over 3,400 personnel across the state to ensure robust security before, during, and after the …
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Africa’s power sector is drawing growing global capital attention, with investment reaching an estimated $13.84 billion in 2025 across energy deals, the vast majority in clean power, underscoring investor interest …
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Alia Unveils Bold Plan to Transform Benue Economy with $530m Agro-Industrial Deal
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has described the AGROBENUE Industrial Development (ABID) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a major milestone in the state’s drive toward sustainable agricultural transformation …
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will depart Abuja on Tuesday, for a State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties …
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The Kano State Government has dismissed reports circulating across some media platforms and social media alleging that the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, will lead the forthcoming Sallah …
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A private legal practitioner and human rights advocate, Barrister Musa Abubakar Tudunwada, has revealed plans to formally write to the Commander General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu …
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IHRC-RFT Raises Alarm Over Rising Fuel Prices, Growing Hardship in Nigeria
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT) has expressed concern over the continuous rise in fuel prices in Nigeria, warning that the trend is worsening the economic …
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Ethiopia is taking concrete measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change through initiatives such as the Green Legacy Initiative and watershed management programs, Water and Energy Minister Habtamu Iteffa …