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DBN secures AfDB funding for women-led MSMEs in Nigeria

The Development Bank of Nigeria has partnered with the African Development Bank Group on a $61m financing package aimed at expanding access to credit for women-owned and women-led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises across Nigeria. According to a statement on Tuesday, the facility is structured across three components designed to deepen MSME financing and strengthen...
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Sokoto Govt Earmarks ₦2.2bn For NYSC Camp, Airport, Road Upgrades

The Sokoto State Executive Council has approved multiple contracts for road rehabilitation, airport expansion, renovation of public facilities, and the printing of official materials as part of ongoing development efforts across the state. The approvals were announced after the council meeting held on Wednesday. Commissioners briefed journalists on the cabinet’s decisions. The Commissioner for Lands...
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A’Ibom CP Assures On Readiness To Safeguard Elections

The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has pledged the readiness of the command to collaborate with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure safety throughout the coming general election. The CP made the remarks when he received the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Akwa...
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Oil shock may worsen global food insecurity

The World Bank has warned that a prolonged surge in oil prices triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East could worsen food insecurity across developing economies, as higher energy and transport costs ripple through global commodity markets. In its latest Commodity Markets Outlook, the lender noted global commodity prices are projected to rise by...
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NUC Unveils $65m World Bank Programme For 24,000 Nigerians

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has revealed that 24,000 Nigerians would benefit from a new $65 million funding phase of the World Bank-supported Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project. The Executive Secretary of the NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, who made this disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja during the signing of performance contracts...
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2026: Ignore Provocations, Defend Your Votes Peacefully

The supporters of Governor Ademola Adeleke have been urged to remain peaceful and resist political provocation ahead of the August 15 governorship election, as hundreds of residents staged a solidarity “Walk to Live” rally in Osogbo in support of the governor’s second-term bid. The call was made on Wednesday by Osun State Commissioner for Rural...
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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

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Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

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The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...