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Diplomacy

Benjamin Kalu Calls For Tech Transfer To Curb Migration

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu, has called for increased technology transfer and local manufacturing partnerships with European countries to boost job creation and reduce irregular migration. Kalu made the call while receiving a delegation of European parliamentarians under the First Step Forum, led by Marc Jost, during a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and fostering collaboration on shared global challenges. He urged […]

todayMarch 24, 2026

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Economy

SEDC Rolls Out $50m Startup Funding Initiative

The South East Development Commission, SEDC, has launched a venture capital programme aimed at expanding access to funding for startups and strengthening regional innovation in South-East Nigeria. In a statement in Abuja, the commission said the South East Venture Capital Program SEVCP, aligns with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to attract sustained investment into high-growth sectors. "The initiative forms part of the commission’s development roadmap presented to the […]

todayMarch 24, 2026

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Economy

President Bola Tinubu’s UK Visit: Experts Highlight Economic Gains, Call For Implementation

  The recent state visit by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom has been described as a major step towards strengthening long-standing bilateral relations and advancing Nigeria’s economic and political interests, if effectively harnessed. A retired career diplomat and former Nigerian High Commissioner to Singapore, Ambassador Ogbole Amedu-Ode, stated this while speaking on Perspectives, a current affairs programme on Kapital FM in Abuja. According to him, the visit […]

todayMarch 24, 2026

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Art and Culture

Ozoro Festival : GMI Seeks Comprehensive Audit Of Cultural Practices

The Gender Mobile Initiative, GMI, has called for a comprehensive national audit of traditional and cultural practices following concerns arising from reported incidents at the Ozoro Festival in Delta State. In a statement signed by the the communication Director of GMI, Abubakar Abdullahi in Abuja the development has sparked renewed scrutiny of cultural norms that may enable gender-based violations, particularly against women and girls. The statement stresses that while cultural […]

todayMarch 23, 2026

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Economy

FG To Roll Out Long-Acting Injectable Drug For HIV Prevention

The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a long-acting injectable medication for HIV prevention as part of efforts to end the epidemic by 2030. Speaking at a news conference ahead of the official launch, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, said the initiative aligns with the administration’s commitment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthen HIV prevention, treatment, and care across the country. Dr Salako explained […]

todayMarch 23, 2026

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Business

Starmer And Trump Discuss Need To Open Hormuz Strait

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have agreed that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is "essential to resume global shipping" during a call late on Sunday The call - which came on the day Trump shared a satirical clip about the PM - lasted 20 minutes and was "constructive". The prime minister will later lead a "Cobra" meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Bank of England Governor […]

todayMarch 23, 2026

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Business

Plane And Ground Vehicle Collide At New York’s LaGuardia Airport Halting Flights

New York's LaGuardia airport has been closed until further notice after an Air Canada plane collided with a firefighting vehicle responding to a separate incident. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for the airport late on Sunday night and said there was a "high" likelihood it would be extended. CBS News, the BBC US partner, reported the plane was arriving from Montreal and had landed. It slowed to […]

todayMarch 23, 2026

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Business

Alake Advocates Creation Of Industrial Hubs For Mining Devt In Africa

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has called for the creation of regional energy and industrial hubs across Africa to drive mining development and strengthen supply chains for critical minerals. He made this known while speaking at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., United States. A statement signed by his speacial adviser on Media, Segun Tomori in Abuja, says stronger regional cooperation and international partnerships are key […]

todayMarch 22, 2026

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Economy

Jabi Lake: Abuja’s Next Iconic Investment Destination

Abuja is entering a defining phase of growth, and the Jabi Lake waterfront stands at the center of this transformation. The landmark collaboration between the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, under Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Suburban Broadband Limited represents a rare and compelling investment opportunity within one of Africa’s fastest-emerging capital cities. This development is poised to deliver: * Prime luxury real estate * High-yield hospitality assets * Premium commercial […]

todayMarch 22, 2026