Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday

THE Federal Government has declared next Monday as a public holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Muslim Ummah both …

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Botswana’s Ex-president Khama Faces Court over Gun Charges

  FORMER Botswana president Ian Khama made his first court appearance on Friday after returning from three years in exile to face charges of illegal firearm possession and receiving stolen property. The court had previously issued two arrest warrants against Khama for failing to respond to the charges in April …

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Dangote Urges African Leaders to Drive Continental Transformation

AT the recent African Renaissance Retreat in Kigali, Rwanda, Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of the Pan-African conglomerate, Dangote Group, urged African business leaders to take charge of transforming the continent. Despite Africa’s challenges, Dangote emphasised that the continent’s vast natural resources and youthful population offer immense opportunities for growth …

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Atlantic Lithium Secures Permit For Ghana’s First Lithium Mine

  Atlantic Lithium has received an environmental permit from Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Ewoyaa Lithium Project, a crucial step towards establishing Ghana’s first lithium mine. This approval follows the submission and thorough review of the company’s Environmental Impact Statement, which was refined through input from both the …

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Why we Have Not Paid August Stipends — NELFUND

THE Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has called on applicants to exercise patience and understanding over delay in paying their August stipends. NELFUND’S Director of Corporate Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, disclosed this on Thursday in a statement. Unlike clear evidence in disbursement of tuitions to applicants in over 50 tertiary institutions …

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Maiduguri Flood: Zulum Calls for Support

BORNO State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has called for support to overcome the recent flooding of the state capital, Maiduguri, and environs, insisting that recovery from such a disaster cannot be the government’s responsibility alone and that it requires the collective effort of all stakeholders. Zulum made the appeal in …

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20-year-old Man Jailed For Stealing Beans

  A Grade ‘A’ Customary Court sitting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has sentenced a 20-year-old man, Samuel John, to six months imprisonment for stealing beans worth N20,000. The Court’s President, Sukurat Yusuf, sentenced John after he pleaded guilty to a two-count charge of housebreaking and stealing on Friday, …

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AfDB Approves $102.79m for Sustainable Farming in West Africa

  THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $102.79 million for the promotion of sustainable agricultural value chains in special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZ) across Guinea, Senegal, and Togo. This initiative aims to foster sustainable agricultural practices while integrating climate resilience and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in these regions. The …

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