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Olopade pledges support for para sports ahead of National Games |

Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the Commission's commitment to strengthening para sports development in Nigeria ahead of the 3rd National Para Games scheduled to commence later this month. Olopade

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Anyaoku warns of rising political tension, insecurity ahead of 2027 elections - The Nation Newspaper

Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Emeka Anyaoku, on Friday expressed concern over Nigeria's political climate and worsening security situation as the country moves towards the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the 2026 edition of the annual Obafem

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SSANU decries delay in payment of Feb salaries - The Nation Newspaper

...urges govt to accelerate ongoing renegotiation process with non-teaching varsity unions The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has lamented the delay in paying February salaries to university workers in federal universities. Th

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Teknowledge deepens Microsoft partnership to equip 10,000 Nigerians with AI skills

Teknowledge, a global technology services firm specialising in AI-first transformation, has announced an expanded role as implementation and delivery partner for Phase 2 of Microsoft's AI National Skilling Initiative in Nigeria. The announcement, made on

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Tinubu's reforms laying foundation for capital flow, enabling trade to thrive, says Oduwole - The Nation Newspaper

Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said on Friday that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's comprehensive economic reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda were laying the foundation for capital to flow and trade to thrive in the country, while c

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Jeune Afrique unveils the 2026 ranking of the top 500 African companies marked by a historic performance

Paris, March 3, 2026 - Jeune Afrique publishes the 27th edition of its exclusive ranking of the 500 largest African companies (excluding the financial sector). This new edition highlights a historic performance: never before had the combined revenue of Af

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Conflict-hit Gulf states may review Africa investments

Gulf states could review their overseas investments and future commitments to ease financial pressure caused by the Middle East conflict, a shift that would deal a blow to many African countries. The Financial Times, citing an unnamed Gulf official, repo

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Three Nigerians compete for top titles at BRICS 2026 beauty pageant in Russia

The pageant, which selects three women from each BRICS country to vie for the titles of Miss BRICS, Mrs BRICS, and Little Miss BRICS, is designed as a next-generation event. Three Nigerian contestants are currently competing alongside 48 representatives

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WAEC extends WASSCE registration deadline for school candidates

WAEC shared the update on its official X account on Friday, announcing that registration will now close on Friday, March 13, 2026. The brief extension is reportedly due to technical issues and high registration demand, which have been highlighted in prio

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FG, FAME Foundation partner to drive women, girls' empowerment

Nigeria's Minister for Women Affairs, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has assured that the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development will continue to collaborate with non-governmental organisations like FAME Foundation that are genuinely focusi