Africa
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We lost billions of naira worth of investment in Nigeria’s textile industry – dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has shared a sobering tale about his company’s venture into Nigeria’s textile industry during the 1960s. At the 2024 Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) summit in Abuja, Dangote recounted how his company invested heavily … Continue Reading
Tensions Run High as Youths Protest Incessant Killings in Benue’s Ukum LGA
Residents of Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, Nigeria, were thrown into chaos on Wednesday as youths in their teens took to the streets to protest the unending killings in the area. The protest, which saw the youths … Continue Reading
Nigerian Duo to Compete for $10,000 at ArchEngBuild event in new zealand
Two Nigerian students, Angela Odiete and Oludolapo Olanrewaju, have made a remarkable achievement by being selected among the top 30 students in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Management Industry sector in New Zealand. Additionally, they have been listed alongside … Continue Reading
FG Warns of Jail Time for Civil Servants Leaking Official Documents
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning against unauthorized disclosure or leakage of official documents that could harm the country. The warning came at a workshop organized by the Bureau for Public Service Reforms and the Office of the … Continue Reading
Remi Tinubu donates 2,400 bags of rice to vulnerable Rivers households
The wife of the Rivers State Governor, Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, has presented a massive food support package to vulnerable and underprivileged residents in the state’s 23 local government areas. The initiative is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative Food Security … Continue Reading
[VIDEO] I can’t Steal, i am a child of God – man returns N20m crypto mistakenly sent To him
A heartwarming tale of generosity has taken the cryptocurrency community by storm, as a Nigerian man, Akinola Femi, refunded a staggering $14,644 to a crypto trader and educational creator, Raffay Alvi, after mistakenly receiving the funds.
According to Alvi, he … Continue Reading
Tapswap postpones token launch again, announces new date
Tapswap, a popular tap-to-earn application, has announced a delay in its token allocation event, originally set for July 1st. The platform, which has gained over 50 million users since its launch on February 15, 2024, has decided to reschedule … Continue Reading
Kingibe vs Wike: FCT Residents Won’t Be Dictated to by Minister, Says Adeyanju
A prominent activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has waded into the controversy surrounding the forthcoming senatorial election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), warning that only the residents of the territory have the right to decide who becomes their next senator … Continue Reading
Naira appreciates to N1,510/$ in parallel market
The Nigerian currency, Naira, experienced a mixed performance in the foreign exchange market yesterday, appreciating in the parallel market and depreciating in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM).
According to data from FMDQ, the Naira strengthened to … Continue Reading
Housemaid reveals last words with konga Ex-CEO Before his death
The sudden demise of Nick Imudia, the former CEO of Nigerian e-commerce giant Konga, has sparked a wave of intrigue and speculation. According to a trusted maid who worked for Imudia, his last conversation with her was unusual and … Continue Reading