AFEX
1 Oct
AFEX has called for increased coordinated action between private industry stakeholders and the government to address Nigeria’s
24 Sep
AFEX, a leading commodities player in Africa, has concluded a sensitisation campaign aimed at empowering female farmers in northern Nigeria with best agricultural practices. The campaign, held in Kaduna, is part of the Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) project, an initiative focused on driving inclusion for women in rural Nigeria. The project provides essential resources to…
7 Feb 2024
AFEX and the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) have concluded plans to expand market participation in the commodities sector by driving pension fund investments.
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Mathew Kuti defeated Abdufatai Abdulbasit on Saturday to claim the gold medal in the men’s singles final of the 56th Molade Okoya-Thomas Championship in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament final took place at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Kuti triumphed over Kwara’s Abdulbasit in an…
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has appealed to the Federal Government to pay the 2023 and 2024 outstanding Medical Residency Training Funds (MRTF). The President of the association, Dr Osundara Tope-Zenith, made the appeal at a news conference on Saturday in Abuja. The forum was to mark the end of the 2025 National…
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Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mr Uche Orji, as an Independent Non-Executive Director of its subsidiary, Access Bank Plc. A statement on Saturday night by the bank says the appointment took effect from Jan. 7, following the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The statement said the appointment reflected the…
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British Nigerian pop singer Monaky, known for his distinctive baritone and Edo accent, continues to captivate audiences with his latest album Candor. Building on his success from Patient Zero, Monaky delves deeper into personal themes, blending Afrobeat, Dancehall, and Hip Hop influences to create an authentic and engaging musical experience. Harry Ekunwe’s vocal signature, a…
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The Police Command in Lagos State has announced that it will begin enforcement of the Third-Party Insurance Policy from Saturday. The state’s Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, made this known in a statement on Saturday, issued by the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin. Ishola stated that the enforcement aligns with the directive of the Inspector General…
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In a lively mix of art, music, and social conversations, the January edition of Griots and Bards took place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Rap Joint, Ikoyi, Lagos. The evening event brought upwardly mobile Lagos residents, musicians, artists, and thought leaders from different backgrounds together to engage, reflect, connect, and unwind from the hustle…
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Police Command in Kogi has warned defaulters as it begun the enforcement of mandatory Third-Party Insurance Policy for all vehicles in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Miller Dantawaye, has ordered strict adherence to the IGP directive across the state. Dantawaye, in a statement…
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Like many of his fellow Tunisians, 23-year-old Amine Elhani has never been to the cinema, but now, thanks to a mobile theatre touring the country, he can finally enjoy the big screen. The bright red truck of CinemaTdour, or “moving cinema”, has transformed parking lots and factory grounds in underserved towns and neighbourhoods across the…
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Barcelona women stumbled 2-1 against Levante on Saturday for a first home league defeat since 2019 but remained comfortably top of the Liga F table. The reigning Spanish and European champions lead second-place Real Madrid by eight points. Their last home league loss was to Huesca in February 2019. Barcelona have only lost one other…
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The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development (MYSD), in collaboration with the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), have rescued a nine-year-old girl allegedly molested by one Baba Michael. The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, disclosed this in a statement on his official X handle @ Mo_ogunlende…