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Nigeria to enjoy full BRICS benefits without political challenges – Minister
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 10, 2025
Nigeria will enjoy full economic benefits from its partnership status with the BRICS alliance despite not being a full member, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar. Speaking on Channels Television, the minister emphasised...
Nigeria’s Coastal Highway Passes $747 m Funding Milestone
Arabian Post
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July 10, 2025
Nigeria has secured a $747 million syndicated loan, led by Deutsche Bank, to fund the initial 47.47‑kilometre phase of its flagship coastal highway spanning from Victoria Island to Eleko Village in Lagos. The Ministry of Finance confirmed the...
Nigerian exporters demand a shift from promissory notes to export certificates
Business Day
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July 10, 2025
The call for a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria’s export incentive scheme is growing louder, with leading exporters advocating for an immediate transition from the long-troubled promissory note system to a more efficient and verifiable export...
Nigeria, EU Discuss €20m Funding For Museum, Others
New Telegraph
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July 10, 2025
Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have agreed on a €20 million initiative aimed at strengthening partnerships between museums and supporting film festivals and digital creative industries across the country. The agreement was disclosed on...
Experts decry Nigeria’s worsening food insecurity crisis
Punch
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July 12, 2025
CURRENTLY, Nigeria is facing a deepening food insecurity crisis that has threatened the lives and livelihoods of millions across the country. Once known for its rich agricultural heritage, the nation is now facing a perfect storm of challenges,...
Nigeria set to host 7th National Council on AIDS
Premium Times
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July 10, 2025
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has announced that delegates from all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory will convene in Lagos next month for the 7th National Council on AIDS (NCA). Established under...
A golden dawn for tourism: Gov Otu’s N18bn vision of splendour, soul and sustainable glory
Business Day
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July 13, 2025
The much-awaited rebirth in the tourism sector in Cross River could not have found a more resonant expression as Governor Bassey Edet Otu, in a flourish of visionary leadership and statesmanlike poise, last week unfurled a breathtaking new chapter...
Nigeria’s pension fund assets hit N24.10 trillion in May 2025 amid strategic portfolio rebalancing
Nairametrics
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July 10, 2025
Nigeria’s pension industry sustained its upward trajectory in May 2025, as total pension fund assets rose to N24.10 trillion, reflecting a 1.91% month-on-month growth from N23.65 trillion in April. This is according to the latest data from the...
Odu’a kicks off Lagos tech mall project
Punch
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July 16, 2025
Group Chairman of Odu’a Investment Company Limited, Otunba Ashiru, has announced the redevelopment of the iconic Obafemi Awolowo House in Ikeja, Lagos, into a state-of-the-art technology mall. Ashiru made the disclosure on Tuesday during the...
Nigeria, France deepen ties on security, trade, others
The Sun Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria and the French Republic have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in the fields of security, trade, education, and culture. This was even as both countries agreed to...
Nigeria Customs intercepts 10,300 donkey genitals
Daily Post
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July 10, 2025
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has intercepted a container loaded with 10,300 donkey genitals along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. The Comptroller-General of NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this at a news conference on Thursday at the NCS...
Nigeria rallies investors as reforms gain traction
Business Day
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July 10, 2025
The Nigerian government is rallying investors to commit more investments into one of Africa’s biggest economies as various reforms implemented some two years ago begin to yield results. In a keynote address at the BusinessDay’s 13th CEO forum in...
Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act needs reform already – Stakeholders
Business Day
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July 10, 2025
Key players in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry have called for an urgent review of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), citing outdated provisions that fail to align with global trends, evolving technology, and current industry challenges. They made...
Nigeria Customs Intercepts Container-Load of Donkey Gen!tals
Nigerian Eye
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July 10, 2025
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized a container-load of donkey gen!tals, a significant interception that highlights the country's efforts to combat illegal trade. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, announced this...
Nigerian Bond Yields Dip As Lower T-Bill Rates Signal Market Rally
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
Yields on Nigerian government bonds fell in the secondary market as investors increased their appetite for naira-denominated assets, positioning ahead of potential monetary policy easing and amid signs of limited supply. At Wednesday’s primary...
Nigeria says troops kill dozens of gunmen in northwest and northeast
Yahoo News
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Nigeria’s military and security forces have killed dozens of armed men in separate operations in the northwest and the northeast of the country, authorities have said. Security forces killed at least 30 gunmen after armed attacks in the restive...
Nigeria, France reaffirm commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation
Tribune Online
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July 10, 2025
Nigeria and France have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across trade, security, education, and culture, as both countries continue to explore mutual opportunities built on decades of strong diplomatic relations....
Nigerian Gamers, These Are the Best Console Deals Online Right Now
Pulse
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July 10, 2025
If you’re a gamer in Nigeria, you already know the hustle: finding authentic consoles, reasonable pricing, and trusted online stores can feel like an epic battle. With the rise in global gaming interest and a steady Nigerian gaming community,...
Nigeria, Russia forge stronger Cultural, Creative, tourism partnership
TVC News Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
Nigeria and Russia have taken significant steps toward deepening cultural, creative, and tourism ties following a high-level diplomatic meeting held in Abuja. During the meeting, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the...
Shettima Recounts Last Moments With Buhari
Daily Independent
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July 17, 2025
1 ABUJA – Vice President Kashim Shettima has recounted the last moments he had with former President Muhammadu Buhari, saying he saw him two days before he finally gave up the ghost. Shettima said he was first delegated by President Bola Tinubu...