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Nigeria
Palliatives: Dangote donates 80,000 bags of rice to Lagos residents
The Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) has flagged off the distribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in Lagos state. President of Dangote Group and Chairman of the foundation, Aliko Dangote, who was represented by an Executive Director, in the Group, Hajiya, Marya Dangote noted that the gesture is part of the over one million 10kg bags of…
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Nigeria
Dotun Oladipo Recounts Otedola Bridge Tanker Fire Tragedy
Lagos, Nigeria — Dotun Oladipo narrowly escaped death in the Otedola Bridge tanker fire that claimed the life of his mechanic, Rotimi Olaleye, and destroyed his car. Oladipo, along with his wife and daughter, evaded the disaster by mere seconds, but the harrowing experience left an indelible mark. Olaleye, a diligent auto mechanic and single father who had been raising…
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Defence
ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Convene in Abuja to Strengthen Regional Security Cooperation
ABUJA, March 11 – West African Defence Chiefs gathered in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Tuesday for the 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff. The three-day summit aims to enhance regional security cooperation amid growing threats across the sub-region. In his welcome address, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General…
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Arts & Culture
Nigeria Prizes Spotlight AI, Digital Innovation, and Prose Fiction for 2025 Edition
Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigeria Prize for Science and The Nigeria Prize for Literature have opened submissions for their 2025 editions, with a focus on cutting-edge innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, alongside a literary spotlight on prose fiction. This year, the Science Prize seeks groundbreaking advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), AI, and digital technologies that…
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Arts & Culture
U.S. Consulate Celebrates 50-Year Sister Cities Partnership between Lagos and Atlanta
Lagos—In commemoration of the 50-year Sister Cities partnership between Lagos and Atlanta, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, in collaboration with Rele Arts Foundation, has launched the LagosAtlanta Artist Exchange to further deepen the artistic collaborations between the two dynamic cities. Two Atlanta-based artists, Myra Greene and Artemus Jenkins, arrived in Lagos earlier this month for the Lagos Artist Exchange residency. Greene and…
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Arts & Culture
Kymarle: Transforming the Beauty Industry
LAGOS, October 8 – Rebecca Ruona Olotu, popularly known as Ruona, is blending her legal background with her passion for makeup artistry to shake up the beauty industry. Her brainchild, Kymarle Beauty, is a mobile makeup studio that is redefining beauty services in Nigeria. Ruona’s journey began far from the beauty world. She pursued a law degree at Nottingham Trent…
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economy
Nigeria’s Battle Against Petroleum Smuggling: A Complex Struggle for National Stability
Nigeria, a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, has long faced the daunting challenge of securing its borders from the illicit smuggling of petroleum products. With borders stretching over 4,000 kilometers and numerous porous entry points, the country remains vulnerable to economic sabotage, criminal syndicates, and insurgent activities. The smuggling of crude oil and refined products siphons off enormous sums…
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Africa
NCDMB, Petroleum Commission Ghana Initiate Technical Cooperation Program
LAGOS, The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) commenced a five-day knowledge-sharing program with the Petroleum Commission of Ghana on Monday, marking a significant step in fostering technical cooperation between the two nations in the oil and gas sector. This initiative underscores NCDMB’s commitment to supporting African oil and gas-producing countries and promoting local content development across the continent.…
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Energy & Environment
Shell Wins Best Exhibitor Award at 2024 SPE Nigeria Conference, Secures Multiple Trophies
LAGOS – Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN) claimed the prestigious Best Exhibitor award at the 2024 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) held in Lagos from August 5 to 7. In addition to the top honor, Shell employees secured seven individual trophies, further solidifying the company’s leadership in the oil and gas industry.…
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Arts & Culture
Governor Adeleke Urges Unity Among Traditional Rulers, Outlines Agricultural Plans at Coronation Ceremony
ERINMO IJESA, Nigeria – Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on traditional rulers in Osun State to strengthen unity among themselves, while also unveiling his administration’s plans for the agricultural sector. The Governor’s message was delivered by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon Tola Faseru, during the coronation of his wife, Her Excellency Erelu Ngozi Adeleke, as the Erelu Soludero of Erinmo…
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Defence
NIMASA, Chatham House to Push Maritime Security in Gulf of Guinea at UN Security Council
LAGOS – The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and Chatham House, London, have agreed to bring the issue of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) this month, highlighting the progress made by NIMASA in tackling piracy and sea robbery in the region. The decision was reached during a meeting between…
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Arts & Culture
As the universal Church, through The Holy Father, Pope Francis has asked us to do, the Catholic Diocese of Oyo
Today celebrates the gift of all our elderly and grandparents. You are a gift and treasure to us especially in Africa and will always be cherished. I greet you all and pray for you. Joy, fulfillment, good health of mind and body shall be yours till the end. We cherish your wisdom, experience and faith. You are still useful and…
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Africa
Understudy Mission: Lagos DSVA Hosts FCT, Abia State Delegates
It was another opportunity for knowledge sharing as delegates from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)Women Affairs Secretariat and the Abia State Ministry of Women Affairs visited Lagos on Wednesday to understudy the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence AgencJustice. The Executive Secretary, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, in her welcome address and presentation, gave an overview and history of the Agency, harping…
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Featured
U.S. Consulate assists 33 Nigerian Students Receive $2.92 Million in Scholarships from American Universities
Lagos——Thirty-three high achieving Nigerian students have received full scholarships totaling $2.92 million to attend American universities and colleges for the 2024/2025 academic session. This feat was made possible through the Opportunity Funds Program of the United States Consulate General Lagos that is designed to increase access to U.S. higher education institutions for highly qualified international students who have limited resources…
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Featured
Nigeria Launches Guided Trade Initiative Under AfCFTA, Aims to Unlock $50 Billion in Economic Opportunities
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has embarked on a historic initiative with the launch of the Guided Trade Initiative under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu, this initiative aims to boost intra-African trade and foster economic diversification, potentially unlocking an estimated $50 billion in economic opportunities for Nigerian businesses. President Tinubu emphasized AfCFTA’s transformative potential,…
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Featured
FLEADERS demands unreserved apology from Sen. Akpabio over sexist remarks against Senator Natasha
FLEADERS Nigeria, a female leadership project of Emerge Women Development Initiative, has demanded an unreserved apology from Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio over his sexist comments towards the lawmakSenatorser representing Kogi Ce ntral, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senator Akpabio had come under fire for telling Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan -a female lawmaker – that the Senate chamber was not a night club, therefore,…
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Africa
IVLP: Stronger Intellectual Property Protections Key to Africa’s Creative Industry Growth
WASHINGTON, July 18 -* As creative industries expand across Africa, the development of robust intellectual property protection and enforcement frameworks is crucial for sustaining their growth. The U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), recently hosted eight participants from Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria from June 22 to July 3 as part…
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