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Across Africa, banks are getting bigger but not necessarily better. From South Africa’s Standard Bank to Morocco’s Attijariwafa and Egypt’s National Bank, financial institutions are boasting record balance sheets, higher Tier 1 capital, and growing regional footprints.

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Fearless Energy Drink, the bold and refreshing brand from Rite Foods Limited, is back as the Exclusive Energy Drink Sponsor of Felabration 2025, the globally acclaimed annual festival that celebrates the life, music, and legacy of the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has once again demonstrated its commitment to the physical fitness, well-being, and unity of its personnel with the successful conduct of the Year 2025 10km Walk/Jog Exercise across all NAF units nationwide today, 18 October 2025.

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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has reiterated on the vital role of renewable energy and digital innovation in accelerating inclusive growth and transforming rural communities across Nigeria.

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A former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Domestic Matters and Social Events, Dr. Waripamo-owei Dudafa, has formally tender his resignation letters to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and defected to the All Progressive Congress (APC).

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By Dayo Emmanuel The Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) has renewed calls for the recognition of domestic workers’ rights and the unionisation of the sector in Nigeria, describing the current conditions as unacceptable and unjust. This was the thrust of a media consultation held at CEE-HOPE’s Lagos office in Agege on 17th October 2025. The event …

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By Dayo Emmanuel The Federal and State Governments in Nigeria have been urged to intensify efforts to ensure food security as the country joins the rest of the world to celebrate World Food Day 2025. The Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Agric Times Online, Mr. Steve Osuji, made the call while speaking as a guest on Agric Food and Events …

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Nigeria's commitment to harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for national development and global competitiveness has been reaffirmed by Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), during a Fireside Chat at the AI Stage of the prestigious Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) 2025 in Dubai.

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Tensions are escalating in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, as community leaders accuse local officials and vigilante operatives of undermining efforts to combat rising insecurity—including fuel smuggling, drug trafficking, and alleged collusion with suspected bandits. Elder S. K. Oniya, Secretary of the Egbe Central Security Committee, has issued a desperate public appeal following what he describes …

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The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has lavished encomium on the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its commitment to community development and social impact projects.

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