Afreximbank and the Africa Trading and Distribution Company (ATDC) have signed a 500 million dollar Global Credit Facility to support trade, movement and distribution of commodities across African and global markets. This is contained in a statement issued by Vincent Musumba, Communications and Events Manager, Afreximbank, in Abuja on Monday. …
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The Executive Producer of the popular Igbo movie, “Ikenga: The Last Festival”, Anita Odiakaose says the film has grossed more than N100 million in cinema revenue less than one month after its release. Odiakose disclosed this on Tuesday at a news conference in Enugu, organised to celebrate the movie’s performance …
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The Kano State Police command has arrested Habibu Bello, a suspected kidnapper and member of a syndicate involved in armed robbery and cattle rustling. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Kano. Haruna-Kiyawa said Bello allegedly belonged to an armed robbery syndicate …
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Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the appointment of 101 new aides, comprising Special Advisers (SAs), Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs). This is contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Monday, which added that the …
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A 48-year-old man, Akiah Edward, was on Tuesday brought before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining N6 million by false pretence. Edward, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence and on conduct likely to cause breach of peace. He, however, …
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No fewer than 20 players have arrived at the Super Eagles’ camp in Ikot Ikpene, Akwa Ibom, ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Newsextra24 reports that the players include Simon Moses, Akor Adams, Taiwo Awoniyi, Isaac James, Emmanuel Fernandez, Benjamin Fredericks, Moses Uzor and George Ilenikhena. …
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Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Bayelsa have demanded inclusion in benefits accruing to oil-host communities under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The PWDs made the demand on Tuesday during a courtesy visit on King Wapaebiama Amakiri, of Obhal-Emeyal Clan, in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during the …
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The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has tightened enforcement against illegal importation and other regulatory breaches in Free Trade Zones (FTZs). The Managing Director of NEPZA, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, announced this in a statement by the Authority’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Martins Odeh on Tuesday in Abuja. Ogunyemi …
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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has revealed that Nigeria recorded more than 18.8m domestic and international air passengers in 2025, emerging as the fourth-largest aviation market in Africa. Onabanjo-Kuku disclosed the figure on Tuesday while delivering her welcome …
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The United Kingdom Department for Education has excluded teachers trained in Nigeria, Ghana and India from using the route to apply for Qualified Teacher Status in England. The change took effect on September 9, 2026, according to updated guidance posted by the DfE and sighted by PUNCH Online on Tuesday. …
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