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5 Oct
Some stakeholders have emphasized the need for improved funding, capacity building, and a shift in mindset of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. The stakeholders spoke as panelist at the ongoing 2024 National MSME Conference organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN) on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency…
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Nigeria's Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has called on African housing ministers to intensify their efforts in implementing the new urban agenda initiatives, adding that they are a key part of the resolutions which led to the establishing national urban forums across Africa. Speaking at African Ministerial Caucus of the 12th World…
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Spotify continues to support different subcultures as they partner with Gamr to showcase the synergy between music and gaming at an event held at the state-of-the-art Carven Arena, located in the heart of Landmark Center, Victoria Island. The event brought together the city's most passionate gamers, transforming the venue into a gaming paradise. The event…
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Alvaro Morata could miss AC Milan's Serie A match at Cagliari this weekend after his club said on Thursday that he had been hospitalised after hurting his head during training. [Ad] "Following a clash this morning in training Morata suffered serious cranial trauma," Milan said in a statement. "He was rushed to hospital where an…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, and the entire defence management team today paid a condolence visit to the widow of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Mrs. Mariya Lagbaja, at his official residence in Abuja. The IGP described the late COAS, Lt. Gen. Lagbaja, as a great man…
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Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray inflicted a first Europa League defeat of the season on Tottenham to move top of the table with a 3-2 victory in Istanbul on Thursday. The Turkish champions have 10 points from four games and have all but secured qualification for at least the knock-out play-off round, while Spurs…
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Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, has awarded a Master's Degree scholarship to two corps members, Haroon Aremu Abiodun and Kabir Fagge Ali. Speaking at the company's headquarters in Abuja, IMPR Chief Executive Officer, Yushau Shuaib, extolled Haroon and Kabir, who recently completed their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at…
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Former United States President Donald Trump, the 45th, will become the 47th U.S. President after a resounding victory against Vice President Kamala Harris, who clocked 60 in October. 78-year-old Trump caused a major upset to the Democratic Party and supporters as the enigma not only won the electoral college vote, he also secured the popular…
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A girl rights advocacy organisation, Plan International Nigeria, has provided a grant of N80 million to eight youth-led organisations across the six geopolitical zones to enhance youth empowerment. Country Director of Plan International, Charles Usie, announced the donation yesterday in Abuja during the public presentation of a new country strategy (2024 to 2028), marking its…
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The Nigerian government has announced that over 15 leading aircraft manufacturers are set to participate in the Nigeria International Airshow in April 2025. Scheduled to take place in Lagos, the three-day event aims to showcase advancements in aviation technology, safety, and innovation. Themed "Redefining Aviation Industry through Investments and Global Engagements," the airshow will feature…
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Africa accounts for about 25.9 million people, representing 65 per cent of the global burden of HIV, with Nigeria contributing approximately 1.9 million cases, making it the fourth-largest HIV-burdened country globally. An estimated 39.9 million people were living with HIV worldwide in 2023, while 1.3 million people became newly infected with HIV within the same…