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World facing serious challenges, says Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told leaders of BRICS emerging economies the world was facing “serious challenges” and urged the group to be a “stabilising force”. Xi was speaking on the final day of the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan, a forum Moscow hopes will help forge a united front of...
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Nine careers with high prospects

In this article, TEMITOPE AINA examines some emerging industries that have a lot of prospects for intending entrepreneurs Years ago, groundbreaking inventions such as the automobile, the Internet, and the smartphone were all met with high degrees of scepticism when first introduced. The Internet has spawned a host of online companies, such as Amazon.com and...
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Wike’s war on beggars

Each time another minister of the FCT declares yet another war on the beggars in the nation’s capital, I am reminded of Aminata Sow Fall’s famous novel, The Beggars’ Strike. The plot is built around a government that wants to get beggars off the streets so they can effectively promote tourism. The task of ridding...
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Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye thanks Tinubu for opportunity to serve

Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, says she remains committed to serving Nigeria and will do her best to contribute to the nation’s progress and prosperity. Ohanenye was among five ministers relieved of duty following the 19th Federal Executive Council meeting held at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday. In her place, President...
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You must prove what you have alleged, Falz tells Verydarkman

Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has responded to recent allegations made by social media influencer Martins Otse, known as Verydarkman, insisting that the claims against him are baseless and defamatory. Speaking on the matter on The Afro Beat Podcast published on Wednesday via YouTube, Falz revealed that before the controversy,...
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Ex-Sokoto investment MD defends share transactions at inquiry

A former Managing Director, Sokoto Investment Company, Buhari Dasuki, has insisted all share transactions during his tenure were conducted with transparency and prudence. Dasuki made this assertion on Wednesday while testifying before the Sokoto State Judicial Commission of Inquiry, which is investigating activities of the state’s immediate past administration. According to Dasuki, the total value...
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How depressed stay-at-home mum revived career with 3MTT programme

A stay-at-home mother, Victoria Adefila, has shared her inspiring journey of how the 3 Million Technical Talent programme, a Nigerian government-backed scheme, reignited her passion for technology and helped her rebuild her career. 3MTT, the four-year initiative launched in 2023, spearheaded by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, seeks to train...
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