Vera Songwe
27 Dec
New African magazine on Friday released its annual list of the 100 Most Influential Africans, which included people who have made positive impacts on the continent and globally. The Guardian reports that the list comprised persons from 29 nationalities, with Nigeria the most represented country while Kenya followed in second place. Editor Anver Versi described…
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Every business owner's dream is to earn profit while delivering in-demand solutions for their customers. And what better way to ensure smooth transactions than using a reliable digital payment solution? In our current fast-paced world, having an effective means of accepting payments isn't just a convenience but a necessity. From traditional payment methods such as…
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The Cross River South Consultative Forum (CRSCF) on Friday, urged the Federal Government to declare state of emergency on the Calabar-Itu Highway. The Chairman, Mr Eyo Ekpo, said at a press conference in Calabar on Friday that the deplorable state of the road was a grave danger to travelers. Ekpo said that the Calabar-Itu Road,…
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The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Interior, has launched the contactless passport renewal system for Nigerians in European countries. This development came after the contactless passport system was implemented in Canada. According to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, this is to ensure that Nigerians in Europe get access to government services with…
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The suspended Chairman of Oredo Local Government, Dr. Tom Obaseki, has vowed to challenge the appointment of Igbinigie Osaheni as acting chairman, despite a court order nullifying his suspension. Obaseki described the move as “superfluous, insidious, and an insult to democracy” and has directed his lawyers to take legal action against Edo Commissioner for Local…
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President Bola Tinubu and the National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have been urged to jettison the implementation of five mini LNG plants in Kogi State. The National Chairman of Urhobo Oil and Gas Nationality, Dr Obiuwevbi Ominimini, who made the call on Friday, said that running a gas pipeline from Urhobo land to supply the…
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The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a solarised fashionhub and a Makerspace in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to drive innovation and equip young people with the skills needed for entrepreneurship and technological advancement. Speaking at the unveiling on Friday in Abuja,…
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The Getty Conservation Institute, USA, has donated dozens of books to the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. This is contained in a statement by Auwalu Umar, Director, Public Affairs Directorate of the university, on Friday in Zaria. He said the book donation was facilitated by Terry Little, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of…
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Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the procurement of 54 patrol vehicles and motorcycles to support military operations in new Marte, a strategic location in the northern part of the state. Zulum announced the approval on Friday during a visit to new Marte, where he assessed the security situation and inspected arrangements for…
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President Donald Trump on Friday said USAID should "close," in an escalation of his already unprecedented campaign to dismantle the massive government aid agency. "THE CORRUPTION IS AT LEVELS RARELY SEEN BEFORE. CLOSE IT DOWN!" Trump wrote in a trademark all-caps statement on his Truth Social app. Trump, who began his second term last…
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The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group was threatening another key town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, as the United Nations top rights body said it would launch an investigation into alleged violations and abuses during the deadly clashes gripping the African nation. M23 fighters and Rwandan troops seized the city of Goma…