49 m. ago Worshippers Escape Death As Building Under Construction Collapses On RCCG Parish In Lagos

A two-storey building under construction in the Somolu area of Lagos State collapsed on Monday, crashing onto a Redeemed Christian Church of God parish and leaving several worshippers narrowly escaping death. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, revealed in a statement on Monday that the building collapsed while the […] The post Worshippers Escape Death As Building Under Construction Collapses On RCCG Parish In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Israel shuts Airspace after attacking Iran, leaves thousands stranded abroad

Tribune Online Israel shuts Airspace after attacking Iran, leaves thousands stranded abroad ...The couple now hopes to reach London, where they have family. Israel shuts Airspace after attacking Iran, leaves thousands stranded abroad Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Bridging the digital infrastructure gap in rural Africa: Is cloud computing the answer?

The reality in rural Africa Many rural areas in Africa are still far behind when it comes to digital technology. read more Bridging the digital infrastructure gap in rural Africa: Is cloud computing the answer?

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4 h. ago RBC, sustainable decent work practices in Nigeria: Why FG, employers must back “the Talk with Action” — NLC, TUC, ITUC

Tribune Online RBC, sustainable decent work practices in Nigeria: Why FG, employers must back “the Talk with Action” — NLC, TUC, ITUC-Africa The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), and the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), at the just concluded National Dialogue on Promoting Sustainable and Responsible Business Practices for Realization of Decent Work in Nigeria under the framework of MNE (Multinational Enterprises) Declaration held in Abuja last […] RBC, sustainable decent work practices in Nigeria: Why FG, employers must back “the Talk with Action” — NLC, TUC, ITUC-Africa Tribune Online

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5 h. ago N8.6bn: 148,625 pensioners smile as PTAD pays 32,000 pension increase arrears

Tribune Online N8.6bn: 148,625 pensioners smile as PTAD pays 32,000 pension increase arrears The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has announced the successful payment of a fresh instalment totaling N8.6 billion in arrears to pensioners covered under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), marking another step in the Federal Government’s commitment to enhanced pension welfare. The disbursement followed the approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of a second pension […] N8.6bn: 148,625 pensioners smile as PTAD pays 32,000 pension increase arrears Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Captain Traore: Fact, fiction and blurred realities of social media

President Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso is one of the most prominent leaders in Africa, primarily due to his significant read more Captain Traore: Fact, fiction and blurred realities of social media

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7 h. ago ACAT 2025: African leaders, innovators unite to drive NextGen ag

Tribune Online ACAT 2025: African leaders, innovators unite to drive NextGen ag-tech for food security Over 700 participants from 35 countries converged on Kigali, Rwanda capital for the 2025 edition of the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT), organized by the African Agriculture Technology Foundation (AATF) and other partners This second edition of Africa Agriculture and Technology Conference (ACAT2025) kicked off on Monday 9th June at the Kigali Convention Centre […] ACAT 2025: African leaders, innovators unite to drive NextGen ag-tech for food security Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Africa’s infrastructure needs put at $117bn, says ASIF chairman

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Chairman, African Sovereign Investment Forum (ASIF), Mr Obaid Amrane, has put Africa’s infrastructure needs at between $113 billion and $117 billion annually. Speaking at the 4th Annual Meeting of African Sovereign Investors Forum in Abuja, Amrane said that the current financing mobilisation remains around $18 billion, leaving a shortfall of […] The post Africa’s infrastructure needs put at $117bn, says ASIF chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago RACE Africa Condemns Benue Massacre, Calls On Tinubu To Take Urgent Action

The Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE Africa) has expressed displeasure regarding the continuous killings in Benue State, condemning in particular the recent attack in Yelewata village, Guma Local Government Area of the State, which reportedly claimed the lives of over 200 innocent citizens. Executive Director of RACE Africa, Evelyn Ugbe, labelled […]

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13 h. ago RACE Centre Condemns Benue Massacre, Calls On Tinubu To Take Urgent Action

Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE Centre) has expressed displeasure regarding the continuous killings in Benue State, condemning in particular the recent attack in Yelewata village, Guma Local Government Area of the State, which reportedly claimed the lives of over 200 innocent citizens. Executive Director of RACE Centre, Evelyn Ugbe, labelled the […]

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14 h. ago African sovereign wealth funds face push to deliver impact, returns

Africa’s sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) are being urged to take on a more assertive, transformative role in shaping the continent’s read more African sovereign wealth funds face push to deliver impact, returns

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18 h. ago Patrick Lumumba warns against African sovereign funds’ overdependence on US dollar

.. urges investment of African wealth in Africa Patrick Otieno Lumumba, renowned Pan-African public intellectual and Professor of Public Law, read more Patrick Lumumba warns against African sovereign funds’ overdependence on US dollar

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18 h. ago NIDCOM, Ambassador, others to launch NIDOUK South’s Foundation

Tribune Online NIDCOM, Ambassador, others to launch NIDOUK South’s Foundation Others expected at the event are the Chief Executive Officer of Cruxstone Group, Dr Adetoro Omotoye; Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe, Sir Chinuzo Ubochi; and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Hon. Niyi Zaccheaus. NIDCOM, Ambassador, others to launch NIDOUK South’s Foundation Tribune Online

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19 h. ago West Africa economic summit, new chapter for regional integration — FG

Tribune Online West Africa economic summit, new chapter for regional integration — FG "The summit is not modelled after the World Economic Forum in Davos, but rather a novel, homegrown African original idea. West Africa economic summit, new chapter for regional integration — FG Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Peter Obi knocks Tinubu for not visiting Benue amid killings

By Seyi Babalola Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has slammed President Bola Tinubu for failing to visit Benue State despite the ongoing killings. Obi said in a Monday morning post on X that it demonstrated Tinubu’s disregard for human life. He cited occurrences in India and South Africa as […] The post Peter Obi knocks Tinubu for not visiting Benue amid killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Insecurity: Sokoto govt expresses readiness to negotiate with repentant bandits

Tribune Online Insecurity: Sokoto govt expresses readiness to negotiate with repentant bandits "It's important to recognise that, historically, many conflicts have ended not solely through force, but through dialogue... Insecurity: Sokoto govt expresses readiness to negotiate with repentant bandits Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Arsenal Threaten To Walk Away From Gyokeres’ Contract Negotiations

Arsenal have threatened to walk away from negotiations to sign Viktor Gyokeres after Sporting CP increased the asking price for the striker, according to Record. Gyokeres is attracting interest from some of Europe’s top clubs, after scoring 67 times in 52 games for the Portuguese champions. Sporting CP had been hoping that a bidding war […]

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25 h. ago Startup tackles Africa’s personal automation gap with ‘Naini’

A new startup has introduced ‘Naini’, an AI assistant aimed at helping African consumers manage personal and household tasks. While read more Startup tackles Africa’s personal automation gap with ‘Naini’

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26 h. ago Nuclear Energy Push A False Climate Solution, Says Coalition Report

As Nigeria and other African countries increasingly announce plans to embrace nuclear power in their energy mix, a coalition of civil society organisations from Africa, Europe, and Russia has released a scathing new report labelling the continent’s nuclear ambitions a ‘false climate solution.’ The report titled “The Alarming Rise of False Climate Solutions in Africa: […]

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27 h. ago Lithium batteries: Africa’s great opportunities for development of green energy storage

This article explores the great opportunities that lithium deposits in a number of African countries, including Nigeria, offer them for read more Lithium batteries: Africa’s great opportunities for development of green energy storage

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