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Economy

Nigeria Targets 50,000 Youths for Digital Ss and Innovation Through Connect NextGen Hackathon

ABUJA – The Federal Government, in partnership with Ericsson, has launched the Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon, aiming to engage 50,000 young Nigerians in...

World

United Nations General Assembly Renews Call for Global Debt Relief for Developing States

The United Nations General Assembly has renewed its call for comprehensive global debt relief measures for developing states facing mounting financial pressures. Delegates...

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Seychelles President Makes Official Visit to India to Strengthen Business Ties

The President of Seychelles has undertaken an official visit to India aimed at deepening economic cooperation and expanding business partnerships between the two...

Economy

Dangote Executive Honoured for Advancing Nigeria Refining Capacity

The Vice President Oil and Gas of Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, has been honoured with the Person of the Year award in...

Economy

Sanwo Olu Reaffirms Lagos Commitment to Infrastructure Driven Growth and Urban Resilience

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to deepening infrastructure delivery as a core strategy for economic growth, urban resilience, and improved...

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Guinea Bissau Transitional Government Approves Major Bauxite Development Deal With Foreign Partner

The transitional government of Guinea Bissau has approved a major bauxite development agreement with a foreign partner, marking a significant step in the...

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Nigeria Initiates Major Two Billion Dollar Fibre Optic Digital Infrastructure Project

Nigeria has launched a major fibre optic infrastructure project valued at two billion dollars aimed at expanding broadband access and strengthening digital connectivity...

Economy

Historic Trade and Economic Initiatives Between UK and Ethiopia Signed

The United Kingdom and Ethiopia have signed a series of trade and economic agreements aimed at boosting investment energy transmission and job creation....

Economy

Nigerian Railway Corporation Targets 10,000km Rail Network in Five Years

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has unveiled plans to expand the nation’s rail network from the current 4,000 kilometres to 10,000 kilometres within...

Economy

World Bank Opens $250bn Global Procurement Window to Nigerian Firms

The World Bank has unveiled a $250 billion global procurement window for Nigerian firms, urging local companies to seize thousands of business opportunities...