3 h. ago Lagos Eyes N400bn Insurance Premiums To Boost Healthcare Financing

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said that Lagos could channel more than N400 billion each year into its healthcare system if 20 million residents sign up for insurance at an average premium of N20,000 annually. The projection underscored the State government’s push to expand coverage and strengthen health financing in Africa’s […]

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4 h. ago After Police Detention, APC Chieftain Apologises To Akpabio, Barau Over $10m Bribery Claim

Alwan Hassan, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Special Adviser to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has publicly apologised to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin after accusing them of collecting a $10 million bribe to halt the confirmation of the appointment of Abdullahi Ramat as chairman of […]

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4 h. ago 13 Dead In Israeli Strike On Palestinian Camp In South, Says Lebanon

Israel has kept up strikes on Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreed last November that sought to halt more than a year of hostilities with Hezbollah. The post 13 Dead In Israeli Strike On Palestinian Camp In South, Says Lebanon appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Tinubu to depart Abuja for South Africa, Angola on Wednesday

President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday depart Abuja for a two-nation visit to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola.

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7 h. ago Tinubu To Attend G20 Summit In South Africa, AU–EU Meeting In Angola

He is expected to leave the country on Wednesday (tomorrow). The post Tinubu To Attend G20 Summit In South Africa, AU–EU Meeting In Angola appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Senate Condemns Kebbi School Attack, Demands Urgent Rescue Of Abducted Students

Senators, on Tuesday, erupted in anger over the deadly assault on Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, where gunmen killed a vice principal and abducted about 25 female students. The lawmakers’ outrage followed a motion raised by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North), prompting a heated debate on the escalating wave of attacks on […]

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10 h. ago One Of 25 Students Kidnapped From Kebbi School Escapes, Returns home

One of the schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Kebbi, on Sunday has escaped and returned home. According to the Associated Press (AP), the school principal, Musa Rabi Magaji, said the girl broke free minutes after the attack. He added that another student, who was not among the 25 confirmed abducted, also managed […] The post One Of 25 Students Kidnapped From Kebbi School Escapes, Returns home appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Minister Woos Asian Investors With FCT’s Stable Policies, Modern Infrastructure

  Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud, has asked investors to take advantage of the stable policies, modern infrastructure, safe, and well-planned environment in FCT to grow their investment in Africa. In a statement signed by the special assistant on Media To FCT minister of State, Austine Elemue, the minister […]

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10 h. ago Premier League Clubs That Will Lose Most Players To 2025 AFCON

  The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to trigger a significant mid-season squad crisis across the English Premier League, with a record number of players departing for the tournament in Morocco during the busiest period of the English football calendar. Scheduled from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, the tournament’s timing […]

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15 h. ago How Zeeh Africa’s direct debit solution is tackling Nigeria’s rising loan defaults

Nigeria’s fintech lending market is booming, but beneath the surface lies a deepening repayment crisis. While loan disbursement has become read more How Zeeh Africa’s direct debit solution is tackling Nigeria’s rising loan defaults

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16 h. ago Nigeria’s Youth, Resources Make It Africa’s Greatest Investment Hub — Obi

Former 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has hailed Nigeria as Africa’s leading investment destination, highlighting its youthful population and significant economic prospects as key drivers. Obi made the remarks on Monday while speaking at the 4th Africa Day organised by the ‘Club des Entrepreneurs Monégasques en Afrique (CEMA)’ in […]

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17 h. ago Protectionism vs AfCFTA: Nigeria debates its trade future as logistics market hits $10.95bn

Nigeria is racing to modernise its supply chain as global conflicts, climate shocks, and digital disruptions reshape trade across Africa. read more Protectionism vs AfCFTA: Nigeria debates its trade future as logistics market hits $10.95bn

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19 h. ago Nigeria’s Platform Becomes Africa’s First ‘Mature’ Instant Payment System

Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System’s (NIBSS) Instant Payment platform (NIP) has become the first and only Instant Payment System (IPS) in Africa to reach the “Mature” level of inclusivity on AfricaNenda’s IPS Inclusivity Spectrum. The landmark recognition, announced at the 2025 State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems in Africa (SIIPS) Report Launch in Ezulwini, Eswatini, places […]

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19 h. ago Continental Free Trade Area: Nigeria Rolls Out Preferential Tariffs

The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has disclosed that Nigeria has begun implementing preferential tariffs for African-made goods and opened a dedicated air cargo export corridor to East Africa as part of its efforts to accelerate its commitments under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the Customs PACT […]

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19 h. ago Nigeria’s trade with Africa grows 14% on improved regional ties

Nigerian trade with other African nations grew 14% in the first half of the year, after the government strengthened regional read more Nigeria’s trade with Africa grows 14% on improved regional ties

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24 h. ago Odubena installed as Lipa of Molipa community, set to celebrate Iwuye Nov 25

The newly installed second Lipa of Molipa community in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Oba Adeyemi Abiodun Odubena Fesogbadebo I, is set to celebrate his iwuye on November 25. The ceremony will mark the monarch’s official public outing, and is regarded as the climax of traditional rites confirming his full assumption of royal duties. Oba Odubena, in […]

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24 h. ago Tinubu Vows Swift Rescue Of 25 Kidnapped Schoolgirls As Police Comb Forests

Fear has gripped the Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State after bandits launched a deadly night attack on Sunday at the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area. The terrorists killed the Vice Principal and abducted about 25 female students in the raid. As their attacks often leave sorrow and […]

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27 h. ago Federal Government, UNDP Launch Partnership To Promote Democracy In West Africa

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP) have signed a landmark Regional Partnership For Democracy (RPD) to strengthen democratic governance, reinforce political stability and promote inclusive participation across West Africa. The RPD, which is an initiative of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, was coming at a time the region was grappling […]

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27 h. ago Abia confirms over 21 Turkish investors for Abia–Turkiye Investment Summit

The Abia State government has confirmed that more than 21 Turkish investors have registered to participate in the upcoming Abia–Turkiye read more Abia confirms over 21 Turkish investors for Abia–Turkiye Investment Summit

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29 h. ago Bandits Abduct Catholic Priest, Others, Kill 1 In Kaduna Community

The Archdiocese of Kaduna has confirmed the abduction of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, following an attack on Kushe Gugdu community in Kagarko local government area of Kaduna State in the early hours of Monday. Rev. Fr. Paschal, who is the Parish Priest of St. Stephen’s Parish, Kushe Gugdu, was whisked away from […]

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