3 h. ago At Least 35 Migrants Dead Trying To Cross Niger Since January — NGO

Among the tens of thousands of people hoping to reach the North Africa coast for smuggling boats to Europe, many die after being abandoned by smugglers or after their vehicles break down en route. The post At Least 35 Migrants Dead Trying To Cross Niger Since January — NGO appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago HBAR Climbs Past $0.26, DOGE Builds Pressure, But Analysts Say Cold Wallet’s 35x Gap is the Best Bet

Timing can be the difference between watching gains and capturing them. While technical setups like Hedera’s HBAR price performance and read more HBAR Climbs Past $0.26, DOGE Builds Pressure, But Analysts Say Cold Wallet’s 35x Gap is the Best Bet

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12 h. ago Forfeited 753 Houses: Federal Gov’t Denies Giving Sale Rights To Any Firm

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development said it has not appointed or given rights to any company or consultant to coordinate the sale of the 753 houses seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with links to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele. The […]

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14 h. ago Nigeria Now Better Positioned To Attract Oil, Gas Financing — Renaissance MD

The company completed the purchase of all the shares of the Shell Petroleum Development Company in March 2025.  The post Nigeria Now Better Positioned To Attract Oil, Gas Financing — Renaissance MD appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Putin says Russia ‘sincerely interested’ in ending war as Trump vows to brief NATO, Zelensky

In a rare and closely watched diplomatic encounter, Donald Trump, US president welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Joint Base read more Putin says Russia ‘sincerely interested’ in ending war as Trump vows to brief NATO, Zelensky

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17 h. ago EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Benin Zonal Directorate has arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. In a statement posted on X.com on Friday, the EFCC stated that a pump-action rifle and live cartridges were found in possession of one of the suspects. The statement partly read, “Their arrest on Friday, August 15, […] The post EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump-Action Rifle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Tech Leaders Offer Support To Nigeria’s $1trn GDP Target Through Digital Economy

Global tech leaders, including IBM, Meta, and MTN, have joined forces with GITEX Nigeria 2025 to drive tech opportunities that contribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s $1 trillion gross domestic product(GDP) economic target through the digital economy. Nigeria has risen to the forefront of Africa’s digital economy with a powerful ecosystem that is both homegrown […]

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17 h. ago UNDP, REA Partner On Nigeria’s Clean Energy Transition, Innovation

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formalised a landmark partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition, boost innovation, and prepare a future-ready workforce. The collaboration will focus on five core pillars: energising education and innovation, expanding skills development, supporting state-level policy reforms, unlocking innovative financing, and advancing research […]

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17 h. ago Maritime: Bureaucracy, Relationship Gaps Interfering With Safety Investigation – NSIB

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has said there is a gap in the relationship between the Bureau and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on investigating accidents in the maritime sector. The Bureau’s director general, Capt. Alex Badeh Jr. disclosed this in a chat with journalists.on Thursday, Capt. Badeh, who stated that […]

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20 h. ago Refab Africa moves to cut textile waste, drive circular fashion, green jobs

Refab Africa, an initiative aimed at tackling textile waste has launched a mobile cloth bank to promote circular fashion, reduce read more Refab Africa moves to cut textile waste, drive circular fashion, green jobs

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21 h. ago Itemuagbor accepts to play Marketing Advisory role to NPFL Board

In the quest to strengthen the financial base of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), a foremost sports marketing industry personality, Mike Itemuagbor, has been announced a Special Advisor to the board. Itemuagbor, the founder of Padmozi Sports Marketing (PSM), was tapped by personal friend, the NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye to bring his vast […] The post Itemuagbor accepts to play Marketing Advisory role to NPFL Board appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Oyo Govt Kicks Off Safety Sensitisation For Industrial Workers

The Oyo State government has commenced a state-wide sensitisation and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving workplace safety, protecting workers’ welfare and preventing industrial crises in the state. Speaking during the flag-off campaign in Ibadan, the commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Adeniyi Adebisi, said the exercise was a proactive step to engage industries, educate […]

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22 h. ago New Horizons, eHealth Africa, Donate Vaccine Carriers For Immunisation In Borno

New Horizons Global Health Labs, in collaboration with eHealth Africa, has donated state-of-the-art Indigo Vaccine Carriers to the Borno State Primary Health Care Development Board (BoSPHCDB) to enhance vaccine delivery in remote and hard-to-reach communities. The commissioning ceremony held in Maiduguri, brought together state leaders, donor representatives, technical partners, and frontline health workers to witness […]

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27 h. ago Healthcare Federation of Nigeria partners HBA to transform healthcare sector

The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has partnered with the Health Business Academy for Africa (HBA) to strengthen healthcare operations read more Healthcare Federation of Nigeria partners HBA to transform healthcare sector

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27 h. ago EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a pump action rifle and live cartridges, recovered from one of them. Confirming the development, EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said their arrest on Friday, August 15, 2025 […] The post EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Otti lauds Tinubu, NASS, others over $125m Islamic Bank loan for Abia

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has lauded President Bola Tinubu and members of the National Assembly for making it possible for Abia to receive a loan of $125m from Islamic Bank (IsDB), for the execution of strategic projects in the state. Others on the Governor’s thank you list include the Minister of Finance […] The post Otti lauds Tinubu, NASS, others over $125m Islamic Bank loan for Abia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau

The Federal Government Has Disbursed Financial Assistance To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau State Under The Renewed Hope Cash Transfer Programme, Officials Confirmed On Friday. Coordinator Of The National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) In Plateau State, Mrs. Mary Fom, Disclosed This Development During A One-Day Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting Held In Jos. She Explained That The […] The post FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Nigeria’s oil production nears 1.83mbpd, targets 2.5mbpd by 2026

Nigeria’s oil sector is showing signs of renewed momentum as crude production edges closer to 1.83 million barrels per day read more Nigeria’s oil production nears 1.83mbpd, targets 2.5mbpd by 2026

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31 h. ago Reclaiming Africa’s Medical Tourism Legacy: A New Era Of Healthcare Excellence

Nigeria was a prime medical tourism hub in the 1960s. It is hard to believe but no less true. The destination, usually for both the rich and even royalty, was the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan. But so much has changed since then. Every year, countless Nigerians and other African elite travel to Europe, India and Saudi […]

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32 h. ago Nigeria’s Heirs aims to double oil output, targets Africa growth

Nigerian oil producer Heirs Energies plans to double output by 2030 and is looking to expand across Africa, Chief Executive read more Nigeria’s Heirs aims to double oil output, targets Africa growth

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