4 h. ago Indian billionaire, Prateek Suri presents autobiography to Boris Johnson

Indian entrepreneur and founder of Maser Group and Maser Investments, Prateek Suri, recently presented his autobiography titled, Gateway to Africa, to a former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. A statement sent to Society Plus, noted that the “extraordinary moment underscored Suri’s rising global influence”. It added that “the symbolic exchange between the two influential figures Read More

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21 h. ago Again, NAFDAC uncovers two trucks loaded with fake, expired drugs in Onitsha market

Tribune Online Again, NAFDAC uncovers two trucks loaded with fake, expired drugs in Onitsha market The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, has uncovered another two trucks of fake and expired drugs at the plumbing section of Onitsha market, Anambra State, in the ongoing war against fake, counterfeit, unregistered and expired drugs in the state. The new development was made known to Journalists by the Director […] Again, NAFDAC uncovers two trucks loaded with fake, expired drugs in Onitsha market Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Opioid smuggling exposé: NAFDAC, NDLEA react to BBC investigation

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have reacted to the BBC’s investigation on the smuggling of opioids to West Africa. They spoke in reaction to a BBC investigation uncovering an Indian pharmaceutical manufacturing unlicensed, addictive opioids and exporting them illegally to West Africa. India’s Read More

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35 h. ago Ugochinyere Raises Alarm Over Plot To Sack Him From House Of Reps

A suit seeking to declare vacant the seat of the member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has been uncovered in the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division. The suit, with No. FHC/Abj/cs/28/1/2025, dated February 18, 2025, was filed by one Hon. Augustine Nwachukwu, who […]

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36 h. ago NAFDAC seizes 10 trailers of counterfeit drugs hidden in plumbing materials

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has intercepted fake drugs in its ongoing enforcement operation at the Onitsha Bridgehead drug market, popularly known as Ogbo-Ogwu in Anambra State. During the exercise, the agency uncovered two trailer loads of unregistered narcotics, banned tramadol, and counterfeit drugs concealed inside plumbing materials shops located Read More

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40 h. ago Cynthia Erivo to play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Hollywood Bowl

Nigerian-born British actress Cynthia Erivo has been cast to play the iconic role of Jesus in the upcoming musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the Hollywood Bowl. The announcement was made via Hollywood Bowl’s official Instagram account on Wednesday, highlighting Erivo’s impressive achievements as an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner, as well as a three-time Oscar Read More

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41 h. ago PICTORIAL: NAFDAC uncovers counterfeit drugs, expired condoms repackaged for sale at Lagos market

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has made alarming discoveries in its ongoing enforcement operation at the Idumota open drug market in Lagos. The agency uncovered unregistered narcotics, counterfeit GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) medicines, and vaccines improperly stored, with some shockingly found in toilets. This was revealed in a statement shared on X Read More

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44 h. ago India’s Opioid Kings: Pharmaceutical Firm Behind West Africa’s Drug Crisis Unmasked

A shocking BBC Eye Investigation has uncovered how an Indian pharmaceutical company, Aveo Pharmaceuticals, was illegally manufacturing and exporting highly addictive opioids to West Africa, fueling a growing public health crisis. The Mumbai-based company produced unlicensed pills containing a dangerous combination of tapentadol, a potent opioid, and carisoprodol, a banned muscle relaxant. These drugs, marketed […]

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57 h. ago Wike pledges support for business growth, meets Egyptian, Moroccan envoys

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering a conducive business environment in Abuja during meetings with the Egyptian and Moroccan ambassadors on Thursday. During the meeting with Egyptian Ambassador, Mohammed Fouad, he emphasised the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and Egypt, according […] The post Wike pledges support for business growth, meets Egyptian, Moroccan envoys appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua has three fights left before retirement

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that two-time Nigerian-born British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua plans to have three fights, to read more Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua has three fights left before retirement

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60 h. ago PICTORIAL: British Egyptologists uncover ancient Pharaoh’s tomb in Egypt

Over a century after the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, British Egyptologists have made another groundbreaking find — the long-lost burial site of Pharaoh Thutmose II, a ruler of Egypt’s 18th Dynasty who lived nearly 3,500 years ago. The tomb, identified as “C4,” was discovered approximately 2.4 km west of the Valley of the Kings in Read More

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64 h. ago PICTORIAL: NSCDC arrests 17 for vandalising telecom, power installations in Yobe

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested 17 individuals in Yobe for allegedly vandalising telecommunications and power infrastructure. The arrest was disclosed in a brief statement posted on the NSCDC’s official X handle on Thursday. The statement read, “NSCDC goes tough on vandals, arrest 17 suspects for destruction of telecom and power installations Read More

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69 h. ago A brief history of Valentine’s Day and its economic impact today

Valentine’s Day traces its origins to ancient Rome, where it is believed to have started as Lupercalia, a mid-February fertility read more A brief history of Valentine’s Day and its economic impact today

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69 h. ago PHOTOS: British envoy Baxter visits Ooni, decries insecurity in Osun

The Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Jonny Baxter, has expressed concern over the rising insecurity in Osun State, describing the violence as a worrisome development. He made this remark on Wednesday, during a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at his palace. This is according to a press release signed Read More

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3 d. ago Lagos Assembly: Obasa denies stockpiling arms, Meranda refutes resignation claim

The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Wednesday, denied reports linking him to stockpiling guns at his office at the assembly. This is as the current Speaker of the House, Mojisola Meranda, denied resigning from her position. Obasa denied reports linking him to some firearms allegedly uncovered at his Read More

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3 d. ago Obasa denies alleged discovery of firearms at Lagos assembly office

The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has denied reports linking him to some firearms allegedly uncovered at his office. Online reports on Tuesday alleged that 47 pump-action guns were discovered by officials of the Department of State Services during a visit to the assembly on Monday. Some versions of Read More

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s Johnvents Group signs $40.5m partnership deal with BII to boost Cocoa Industry

Targets 30,000mt annually From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In a boost for Nigeria’s agricultural sector, especially the cocoa industry, Johnvents Group has announced a partnership with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, to invest $40.5 million in the country’s cocoa industry. The signing, which was done in Abuja on Tuesday, is a […] The post Nigeria’s Johnvents Group signs $40.5m partnership deal with BII to boost Cocoa Industry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago UK Signs $40.5m Investment Deal To Boost Nigeria’s Cocoa Sector

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution has inked an investment deal of $40.5 million with Johnvents Group, an agribusiness industry to enhance Nigeria’s cocoa production. The investment is expected to grow the cocoa sector, improve its global export competitiveness and create economic opportunities for Nigerian farmers. The partnership will enable Premium Cocoa […]

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4 d. ago Johnvents Group, BII partner sign $40.5m investment deal to boost cocoa production

Tribune Online Johnvents Group, BII partner sign $40.5m investment deal to boost cocoa production Johnvents Group (Johnvents), an agribusiness and manufacturing conglomerate and one of the leading players in Nigeria’s cocoa processing and export sector, has announced a partnership with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor. This collaboration will support one of Johnvents Group’s subsidiaries, Premium Cocoa Products, located in Ile-Oluji, Ondo […] Johnvents Group, BII partner sign $40.5m investment deal to boost cocoa production Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s detention: Family decries UK PM’s continued silence 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   The family of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has decried the United Kingdom Prime Minister, Keir Starmer’s continued silence over the detention of their son who is a British citizen, in Nigeria. A statement by Kanu’s younger brother, Kanunta Kanu on behalf of the […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s detention: Family decries UK PM’s continued silence  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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