Ahead of CANEX WKND 2026, the CANEX Book Factory, a publishing incubator by Afreximbank’s Creative African Nexus (CANEX) Programme, has announced a three-member jury for the 2026 CANEX Prize for Publishing. The CANEX Weekend 2026 takes place from Nov. 5 to Nov. 8 in Lagos, Nigeria. Mr Vincent Musumba, Communications …
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Afri Invoice Nig. Ltd., an accredited e-invoicing service provider, has begun a strategic investment round to expand its compliance infrastructure. The Lagos-based technology company said the investment would support expansion across Nigeria and other emerging African markets. The Founder and chief executive officer, Mr Mark Odenore, disclosed this in a …
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The Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, says the Federal Government’s “Nigeria First Policy”, which prioritises qualified local businesses in public procurement, will boost Nigerian entrepreneurs. Ekeh said this in a statement on Thursday. Newsextra24 reports that the “Nigeria First Policy” is an economic directive approved by the Federal …
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The Airtel Africa Foundation is offering full fellowships to 20 exceptional first-year undergraduate students in Uganda as part of efforts to support the next generation of leaders in technology and innovation. The fellowship will cover tuition, accommodation, and academic materials, as well as provide recipients with a fixed stipend to support …
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The Federal Government has metered 60 per cent of electricity customers in Nigeria, under phase one of the 500 million dollars World Bank-financed Distribution Sector Recovery Programme. Newsextra24 reports that this is part of the brief on updates on the activities of the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) at its …
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A veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has urged the theatre art students of Kaduna State University (KASU) to take characterisation in acting seriously. The veteran made the call on Wednesday, during the 9th Kaduna International Film Festival held at KASU, with the theme “Cultural Renaissance” . Duru said the essence …
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The Daura Emirate in Katsina State concluded a three-day grand celebration to mark the 2026 International Day of Hausa with cultural displays and traditional durbar at the Emir’s Palace. The celebration started on Aug. 24 with Jajibirin Sallar Gani – the eve of the traditional festivities, followed by Sallar Gani …
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The National Coordinator, MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), Mr Sani Yakubu, says Nigeria requires about N60 trillion to bridge its housing deficit. Newsextra24 reports that Yakubu said this on Wednesday at a webinar organised by First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. The event had the theme “Beyond Rent: The …
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The Federal Government is reviewing its foreign scholarship and bilateral education arrangements as part of efforts to eliminate unnecessary expenditure and redirect public resources towards strengthening Nigerian tertiary institutions, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said. Alausa said the government could no longer justify spending scarce public funds …
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Liverpool will face Tottenham in the standout tie of the Carabao Cup third round, while the Premier League clubs competing in Europe enter the competition at this stage. Manchester United have been drawn against Brighton, while holders Manchester City will host Norwich. Arsenal travel to Ipswich, and Aston Villa face …
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