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Fintava, a Nigerian fintech company, and Bizipay, an agent network in Kano, have launched an initiative aimed at expanding financial access to over 100,000 unbanked individuals in Jigawa State. The partnership, according to a statement on Tuesday, seeks to bridge the financial inclusion gap in the state by leveraging Bizipay's extensive agent network to provide…
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The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children's Education (NCAOOSCE) has expressed concern over children's participation in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria. While acknowledging the fundamental right to freedom of assembly and expression, the Commission raised the alarm that children's involvement in the demonstration would expose them to harm and violence. This is coming…
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It was a disappointing outing for Team Nigeria in the women’s 200 metres final of the Paris Olympic Games on Tuesday as Favour Ofili’s missed out on a podium finish. Running in lane nine, the 21-year-old finished in sixth place in a time of 22.24 seconds, which was not enough to land her a medal.…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven persons to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. The appointment is to facilitate the needed relief to Nigerians and ensure the effectiveness of humanitarian and social development programs. Accordingly, Dr. Badamasi Lawal is appointed Chief…
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The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has advised the government to streamline the regulatory roles of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to address multiple regulations in the digital space. The global telecom body stated this in its report on Nigeria, titled: ‘Collaborative Regulation: Accelerating Nigeria’s Digital Transformation’,…
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The 2024 Video Music Awards (VMAs) is set to celebrate Afrobeats music with the newly introduced "Best Afrobeats" category. It is one of the most anticipated and competitive categories of the night. Leading the charge in this category are some of the genre's biggest stars. They include Davido and Lojay, Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted approval for the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited. CBN’s spokesperson, Sidi Ali Hakama, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday evening. READ ALSO:EXPLAINER! Fitch Ratings: Is Dangote Industries going bankrupt? Hakama said this strategic move is designed to bolster the stability of…
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A delegation from Russian nuclear giant Rosatom began a four-day stay Tuesday to Burkina Faso to discuss the construction of a power plant which could ramp up electrification in the western African state. The two countries's governments have forged close relations since a military regime headed by Captain Ibrahim Traoré seized power in a September…
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Libya's National Oil Corporation said Tuesday it was reducing oil production in the Al-Sharara oilfield, which provides a quarter of the country's output, following an attempted shutdown by protesters. The NOC announced in an official statement the "start of a partial reduction in production" from the oilfield. It announced a "force majeure" following "protests from…
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The Swiss government said Tuesday it incorrectly projected more than 4 billion francs ($4.7 billion) for pension spending calling into question a vote on raising the retirement age for women. The discovery of this error immediately provoked strong criticism from the left, given that the Swiss population, which is accustomed to referendums, has voted several…
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Nigerian giant Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has been making headlines for some months now, mostly due to the opening of its new refinery. The $20 billion Dangote Oil Refinery, which started operating in January, has accused international oil companies (IOCs) of sabotaging its operations by refusing to supply it with crude oil, thereby hindering its…