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15 Sep

WHO to support flood-displaced persons in Borno State, Nigeria

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Following the devastating severe flash flooding that displaced thousands of people and caused significant damage across several communities in Maiduguri, Borno State Capital, the World Health Organisation Respentative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, has pledged the organisation's support unwavering support to the affected people. During the visit to Maiduguri, Dr Mulombo visited the Governor of the state, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai Elkenemi, the Government officials at the Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation & Resettlement, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and the Internal Persons Displaced Camps (IDPs) where he reaffirmed WHO's commitment to supporting…

12 Aug

Nordic Foreign Ministers to Visit Nigeria and Ghana for High-Level Talks

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Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tobias Billström, alongside other Nordic foreign ministers, is set to visit Nigeria and Ghana as part of Sweden's Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers (N5). This informal cooperation format focuses on foreign and security policy among the Nordic countries. During the visit, the ministers will engage in discussions on global security, multilateral cooperation, and ways to boost trade and investment between the Nordic countries and West Africa. Minister Billström emphasized the significance of the trip, noting the historical and cultural ties between the Nordic nations and their shared commitment to foreign and security policy.…

02 Aug

President Tinubu Announces Bold Reforms to Address Nigeria’s Economic Challenges

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President Bola Tinubu announced a series of bold reforms aimed at tackling Nigeria's economic challenges. Effective immediately, he announced a 50% reduction in his salary and called on top government officials, including the Vice President and Senate President, to do the same. The President emphasized that these measures are necessary sacrifices to lead the nation toward prosperity. Key measures include scrapping the Office of the First Lady to cut costs, selling off idle presidential aircraft, and reducing the number of government ministries to a maximum of 36. Additionally, fuel and electricity subsidies will be restored to provide relief to citizens,…

08 Jul

Teni Releases Malaika Video featuring Bien

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Teniola Apata MON (born 23 December 1993), professionally known as Teni or Teni The Entertainer is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and entertainer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo2qesDgFbQ

28 Jun

Nigeria Rugby Federation Signs Multi -Year Partnership with Flovale Consulting

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Ahead of the kickoff of the Africa Rugby Sevens tournament in Mauritius, the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has taken a significant step in repositioning rugby in the country by signing a three-year partnership deal with Flovale Consulting. The partnership will enable Flovale Consulting to create a dedicated channel and focus efforts on making rugby one of the most popular sports in Nigeria, while also promoting the development of both body and mind. This collaboration aims to lay a strong foundation for the future growth of Nigerian rugby. "We are passionate about developing rugby as a government agency responsible for…

22 Jun

AfDB and Infrastructure Credit Guarantee sign $15 million agreement to enhance infrastructure financing in Nigeria

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The African Development Bank and Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Limited (InfraCredit) have signed an agreement for a $15 million subordinated loan facility to strengthen InfraCredit's capital base and attract institutional investors’ resources to help close Nigeria's infrastructure financing gap. Lamin Barrow, Director General of the African Development Bank's Nigeria Country Department, and Chinua Azubike, CEO of InfraCredit, signed the agreement in Lagos on 14 June 2024. The facility will boost InfraCredit’s efforts to unlock additional long-term local currency financing through the capital markets for infrastructure projects, primarily by leveraging pools of capital from pension funds and other institutional investors in…