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TVS HLX Crosses 4 Million in Global Sales
TVS Motor Company (TVSM) – a leading global automaker in the two and three-wheeler segment – marked a significant milestone with the TVS HLX range crossing 4 million in global sales. Launched first in 2013 in Africa, the series has been instrumental in transforming millions of lives. It’s now sold in 57 countries across Latin America, Africa and the Middle…
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MTN unveils “Go Make a Difference” campaign in Benin
Benin, March 16, 2025(NAN) MTN Nigeria has launched a “Go Make a Difference” (Go M.A.D) campaign to empower Nigerians to make a difference in every area of their lives using MTN data. Speaking on Sunday during the launch at 360 lounge, GRA Benin, Mr Olaniyi Alabi, Senior Manager, Edo Business Unit, MTN. said the Go M.A.D. was MTN latest initiative…
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Tinubu congratulates Osakwe on UK cybersecurity award
Abuja, March 16, 2025 (NAN) President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Fene Osakwe on winning the Cyber Personality of the Year award at the 2025 Cyber Security Awards in the UK. Osakwe is the chairman of the Lagos State Cybersecurity Advisory Board and the first African to win in the Cyber Security Awards category, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman,…
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Lagos LCDAs vow to sustain WASH projects
Ojodu and Ikorodu North LCDAs in Lagos have pledged to maintain the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) projects implemented by WaterAid with support from Kimberly-Clark. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that representatives of both LCDAs made this commitment at the close-out workshop of the Integrated Hygiene and Health Project on Thursday. Speaking at the event, Mr Kolawole Banwo,…
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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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Tinubu appoints Chief Medical Directors for 6 federal hospitals
President Bola Tinubu has appointed six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for federal government-owned hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement on Friday that the newly appointed CMDs and their hospitals are: Prof. Olusegun Ojo, CMD, Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, who previously served as pioneer CMD of…
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EU backs Zelensky amid Trump criticism
European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, not Kaja Kallas, has expressed support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasizing the legitimacy of his office. Kallas is actually the Prime Minister of Estonia. Zelensky, who was elected in free and fair elections, had faced criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who accused him of being a “dictator” without elections.…
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UK-based Nigerian launches security app in Lagos
(NAN) reports that the app Alerte was unveiled during the Nexus Symposium on Saturday. Alerte is a cutting-edge safety technology platform designed to provide real-time emergency alerts and location sharing for individuals in distress. NAN also reports that Alerte is a cutting-edge safety technology platform designed to provide real-time emergency alerts and location sharing for individuals in distress. Useghan, who was represented by Noah…
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NITDA partners Flutterwave, Alami to promote digital transformation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is collaborating with some partners to empower young entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the creative industry to drive digital transformation. The agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, and Alami, a private limited liability company, with a focus on empowering young entrepreneurs in…
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EU to introduce new rules to cut food, textile waste
The representatives of European Union member states and the European Parliament on Wednesday agreed on new rules to reduce food and textile waste. Waste generated during food processing and manufacturing would be cut by 10 percent by 2030, and waste from retail, restaurants, food services, and households by 30 percent. According to the negotiators, these are the first EU-wide reduction…
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Airtel Nigeria increases data prices
Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications operator (Telco), has announced a significant adjustment to its data pricing structure. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) using the *312# code and on the Airtel website showed the revised data prices. According to the telco’s website, the revision, which affects various data bundles, is aimed at mitigating the impact of…
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Paris summit to discuss the transition in Syria
More than two months after the fall of former ruler Bashar al-Assad, an international conference in Paris will explore ways to achieve a political transition in Syria on Thursday. In addition to the host, France, representatives from Germany, Turkey, the U.S., the Arab states, the United Nations, and the European Union are expected to attend. The French say the aim…
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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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VC urges Nigerian scientists to tackle solar energy storage challenges
Prof. Christian Anieke, the Vice-Chancellor, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, has urged Nigerian scientists to seek ways to overcome the challenges of solar energy storage and the high cost of acquiring solar energy facilities. Anieke made the call while declaring open a two-day International Conference on “Solar Energy Revolution in Nigeria and the African Continent” held at the university on Friday.…
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Honda, Nissan to announce merger details in mid-February -Officials
Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are set to reveal the specifics of their planned merger in mid-February, company officials said on Friday. The two automakers, Japan’s second- and third-largest by volume, previously announced plans to merge under a holding company in 2026 and had initially aimed to disclose further details by the end of January. According to sources…
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FG prioritises cancer prevention, maternal health in 2025 budget
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to health education and prevention strategies, with a strong focus on cancer prevention and maternal health in its 2025 budget. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, made this known during a meeting on Thursday in Abuja with a delegation from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), led by…
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First Lady inaugurates OAFLAD campaign against spread of HIV/AIDs in Africa
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the Free to Shine Campaign against the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/ Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in Africa. Tinubu said that the campaign was an advocacy initiative of the African Union (AU), the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) and global partners. She said the campaign was to…
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