Tag: Nigeria
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Now is the right time to invest in Nigeria – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria is currently well-positioned for investment, thanks to significant reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration that have resolved many of the challenges previously discouraging investors.
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U-20 AFCON: Nigeria defeat Senegal to reach semi-finals
Nigeria held their nerve to secure a place in the semi-finals of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, defeating defending champions Senegal 3-1 on penalties. NAN reports that this was after a goalless draw in regulation and extra time at the Suez Canal Stadium on
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Russia prepared to provide military assistance to Nigeria – DHQ
The Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Andrey Belousov, has expressed the preparedness of Russia to provide the necessary military assistance to the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Belousov gave the assurance when the Chief of Defence Staff of
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World Bank delivers verdict on Nigeria’s economy
The World Bank says Nigeria’s economy is showing strong signs of improvement, thanks to the country’s commitment to far-reaching economic reforms. Taimur Samad, the Bank’s Acting Country Director for Nigeria, made the remark on Monday in Abuja whil
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Nigeria fully repays $3.4bn IMF loan – Minister
Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has confirmed that Nigeria has fully repaid the 3.4 billion dollars COVID loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Minister said this while briefing State House Correspondents after the sixth Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday.
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Visa delay: Nigeria withdraws from World Relays in China
Nigeria has withdrawn from the 2025 World Relays scheduled to take place in Guangzhou, China, citing delays in the issuance of visas to its athletes. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) in a statement on Friday blamed China’s visa process for the withdrawal.
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Democracy failing to meet yearnings of citizens, Nigerians tell leaders
…task Tinubu, political class on building pro-people legacies … Renew call for restoration of democratic governance in Rivers Nigerians have continued to raise concerns over the shortcomings of democratic practice in Nigeria, citing persistent cases of lack of accountability by leaders, human rights abuses, repression, and the shutting down of dissenting voices. The alarm was…
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U-20 AFCON: Nigeria through to knockout stage after Kenya draw
Nigeria booked their place in the quarter-finals of the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Kenya at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo on Wednesday. The result, coupled with Morocco’s 3-1 win over Tunisia in the simultaneous Group B fixture, means Nigeria
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Nigerian stock market soars by N307bn as Investor confidence hits new high
The Nigerian stock market witnessed a major upswing on Wednesday, recording a remarkable N307 billion gain as investor enthusiasm sparked a buying frenzy across key sectors.
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The deepening crisis: A look into growing malnutrition rates as Nigeria surpasses war-torn Sudan
Malnutrition remains a severe public health and development issue in Africa, causing the deaths of millions of children under the age of five each year.