STICKY Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of...
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Approves Extension of 2025 Budget Till June 2026 By Festus Fifen Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which provides for an aggregate expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion. The President has also signed the bill extending the implementation period for the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June...
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Scholars and Alumni of the Institute of Strategic and Development Communication (ISDEVCOM) of Nasarawa State University Keffi have elected Dr. Ephraim Okon as the new President of its scholars and Alumni Association. In the elections held at the ISDEVCOM auditorium on Wednesday the 15th of April 2026 in Keffi, Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye emerged as the...
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Nigerians may face increased economic hardship in the coming months as rising living costs and mounting fiscal pressures offset gains from higher global oil prices, the International Monetary Fund has warned. Speaking during the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and IMF in Washington, D.C., the Fund said escalating transportation and...
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Africa’s largest refinery is set to open its doors to public investment, as the Dangote Group moves to float a minority stake in a landmark cross-border share sale aimed at deepening capital market participation across the continent. President of the group, Aliko Dangote, announced plans to sell a 10 per cent stake in the...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Benin Republic’s President-elect, Romuald Wadagni, following his decisive victory at the polls, while signalling a renewed push to deepen strategic ties between both nations. Wadagni, who currently serves as Benin’s finance minister, secured a commanding mandate in Sunday’s presidential election, winning more than 94 per...
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The African Union is stepping up efforts to align monetary policies across the continent as part of a broader push to deepen Africa’s financial integration under its long-term development blueprint, Agenda 2063. This renewed drive follows discussions at a high-level side event in Washington, hosted by the AU’s Permanent Mission to the United...
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has distanced itself from an alleged case of hijab discrimination reported at the Esther Oshikoya CBT Centre. In a statement issued by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the Board confirmed that it became aware of the incident through its internal monitoring system during the screening exercise for...
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Cotonou, Republic of Benin — What began as a calm morning in the coastal city quickly evolved into a defining moment of regional political and economic engagement, as the Renewed Hope Global Tour (Benin Edition) delivered a powerful convergence of vision, leadership, and cross-border collaboration. Hosted at the prestigious Tulip Hotel, the high-level gathering brought...
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Nigeria has reiterated its diplomatic backing for a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Sudan, signalling renewed efforts to stabilise the region and deepen bilateral cooperation between both countries. The assurance was given in Abuja by Amb. Dunoma Ahmed, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during a meeting with Sudan’s Ambassador...
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A new continental review has revealed that millions of lives have been saved through sustained vaccination efforts in Africa, even as uneven coverage continues to threaten progress against preventable diseases. The joint analysis by the World Health Organization and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance shows that measles immunisation alone has averted nearly 20 million...
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