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US issues Level 4 travel warnings: Where can US citizens no longer travel safely? Here's the full list

Rising tensions in the Middle East have triggered a new wave of travel alerts for Americans around the world. As military exchanges between the United States and Iran intensify, global travel routes and security conditions are rapidly shifting. The U.S.

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EFCC hands over recovered N279m to Wole Soyinka Centre

The handover ceremony took place on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the EFCC's Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Ikoyi. The Commission had, in 2009, received a petition from Kabir Yusuf, former General Manager/CEO of the National Theatre, against Prince Benjamin Apug

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In Africa's Creative Economies, Women Are Claiming Ownership - OpEd

Each March, International Women's Day fills the calendar with campaigns, flowers, and carefully timed announcements. The day has real historical weight - born from early twentieth century demands for the right to work, vote, and organise. The question it

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Iran Rejects Israel's Claims Of Sponsoring Terrorism In Nigeria, Defends Bilateral Ties

Iranian Embassy in Abuja dismisses Israeli envoy's claims of terrorism links in Nigeria, describing them as propaganda. The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Nigeria has rejected allegations by Israel's ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, th

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FG seeks $49bn to scale women-led firms under AfCFTA

The Federal Government has identified improved access to capital for women-led businesses as a critical pathway to unlocking Nigeria's industrial growth and maximising opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area. This position was made kn

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CAF reschedules WAfCON Morocco 2026 to July 25-August 16

* It is disappointing that the competition has been postponed at the last minute. We hope will continue supporting the team so that the players remain ready for the tournament in July -- Scorchers coach Fazili * It's disappointing that we're depending so

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Islamic Movement Rejects Israeli Envoy's Allegations Over Sponsorship Of Terrorism In Nigeria

The forum criticised the ambassador for making such claims while Israel faces global condemnation over its military operations in Gaza. The Media Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria has rejected allegations by the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Mich

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Nigeria Eyes AfCFTA Leadership Through Women-Led Businesses - Independent Newspaper Nigeria - Ghanamma.com

ABUJA - Nigeria has expressed readiness to position itself as a leading force in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by unlocking the productive potential of women-led enterprises and strengthening their access to finance, markets and other c

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Surajkund: Gov. Oyebanji hails Ekiti State performing firm |

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has hailed members and officials of the Ekiti State Performing Company, that represented Nigeria at the just concluded Surajkund International Arts and Crafts Festival in India. The team led the host country India a

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More than 300 people abducted by Islamic militants in northeastern Nigeria, officials say

Militant fighters assaulted the town of Ngoshe on Friday in a likely retaliation for the killing of insurgent commanders by the military. More than 300 people, including women and children, have been abducted by Islamic militants who attacked a town in n