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6 Apr
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has approved the operations of Primera Microfinance Bank (MfB) as a digital lender in Nigeria.
6 Feb
Hope PSBank, a Unified Payment Services Limited subsidiary, has commenced a community inclusion initiative to bring more people into the financial system.
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The Last Mile Connectivity Project – Phase III, which will be implemented over six years (2024-2029), will provide electricity for more than half a million Kenyans. NAIROBI, Kenya, 30 November 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on Wednesday approved a €101.10 million loan to Kenya to implement the third phase of…
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Kaduna Electric said it conducted a night raid on Nov. 24, leading to the apprehension of a suspected thief, following a significant move against energy theft. It allegedly caught one Opafola Abiodun of No. 18 Mopa Road, Kaduna in the act. This was contained in a statement signed by the Head Corporate communications of the…
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Thursday said US diplomatic giant Henry Kissinger, a controversial figure in Ukraine, would leave a lasting impact on international politics. "The century of Henry Kissinger was no easy one but its great challenges fit his great and curious mind. He changed its pace and the face of diplomacy," Kuleba…
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has reiterated the commitment of Nigerian Army troops to decisively tackle security challenges experienced in some parts of Benue and contiguous states. The COAS gave the assurance on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Benue State Government House, while on a courtesy visit to the…
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A Nigerian man was awarded a dog after a successful football competition in Kanke, Plateau State. As the best player of the match, for his enormous contributions in the game, he was awarded what is also called "Nwa Ekuke" translated as a puppy, but where does he rank in the funniest MOTM awards ever in…
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At least two students of an undisclosed secondary school located in the Lifecamp area of Gwarinpa in Abuja have allegedly been killed by trigger-happy officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The incident was said to have occurred at around 11:30 am on Wednesday. NSCDC personnel attached to the Federal Capital Territory…
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Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi will visit Vietnam on Friday for bilateral talks, Beijing's foreign ministry said. On the invitation of Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, Wang will go to Vietnam from December 1 to 2, Beijing said. He will chair the 15th meeting of the China-Vietnam Bilateral Cooperation Steering Committee, it added,…
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Determined to address challenges bedeviling agricultural growth in Kano, the State Agricultural and Rural Development Agency has concluded plans to recruit additional 1,000 extension workers to strengthen production and food security. Although, Kano remains one of the states with the highest number of about 1,200 agents in the country, the gradual retirement and increasing population…
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Bhutan voted Thursday in primary polls to choose the top two political parties who will contest only the fourth-ever general election in the tiny Himalayan kingdom's history. Voters travelled from far across the mountain nation to cast ballots for five parties, with the leading two to compete in the general election on January 9. Bhutanese…
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The Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yusha'u Ahmed has inaugurated a Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Centre at the Delta State Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku. Speaking at the inauguration, General Ahmed said the centre would serve as morale booster in the training of Corps Members in vocational skills. NYSC spokesperson Eddy…