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[Column] Libby Allen: Women are shaping Africa's creative economy

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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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, March 6th, 2026

The exchange rate between the Naira and the US dollar, according to the data released on the FMDQ Security Exchange, the official forex trading portal, showed that the naira closed at 1385 per $1 on Friday, March 6th, 2026. The naira traded as high as 139

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India Trade Expo 2026: Nigeria, India explore investment opportunities in manufacturing, emerging sectors

The India Trade Expo 2026 in Lagos showcased deeper economic collaboration between India and Nigeria. Nigerian business leaders emphasised mutual engagement and long-term investment opportunities. Stakeholders highlighted priority sectors for sustainabl

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Alwoodley home seized from former Leeds Lord Mayor after legal battle | Leeds Live

Ex-Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung(Image: Leeds Pride 2025) A home has been seized from a former Leeds Lord Mayor after a prolonged legal battle. The National Crime Agency has gained possession of a property on Sandmoor Drive, in

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Female Federal CEOs Pledge Support For APC, Tinubu's Re-Election, And Women's Political Inclusion

37 female CEOs led by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, commit to grassroots mobilisation, gender equity, and active participation in APC's 2027 election strategy. A delegation of female Chief Executive Officers heading key federal government agencies on Thursday paid

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Nigeria's power generation drops below 4,000MW as gas shortage hits plants

CHECK OUT: Discover How to Work with Brands, Earn from Affiliate Links, and Tap into Ad Revenue -- Because Your Content Deserves to Pay Off. Oluwatobi Odeyinka is a business editor at Legit.ng, covering energy, the money market, technology and macroecono

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Why Nigerian Tech Startups Still Choose US Incorporation Despite Startup Act 2022 - Fope Agbede - Independent Newspaper Nigeria - Ghanamma.com

In October 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Nigeria Startup Act into law. The legislation promised to position Nigeria as a leading hub for digital entrepreneurship in Africa by offering tax incentives, regulatory sandboxes, fast-tracked approv

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Meta to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp amid EU pressure

AI rivals will be allowed on WhatsApp for a year, Meta said, aiming to head off a possible order from EU antitrust regulators. AI rivals will be allowed on WhatsApp for a year, Meta said, aiming to head off a possible order from EU antitrust regulators.

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Remi Tinubu sends message to young women: "Being naked is not beauty"

Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has advised women across the country to mentor young girls and instill values that promote modesty, character, and personal development. Speaking during an interfaith Iftar and Lent breaking of fast she hosted for Mu

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Linkage Assurance offers 12,320,000,000 shares on rights issue at N1.32 kobo

Linkage Assurance Plc ("the Company") has notified its shareholders and Nigerian Exchange Limited ("NGX") that it has obtained approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("the Commission") to commence Rights Issue of 12,320,000,000 ordinary shares