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Cambridge Honours Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala With Honorary Fellowship

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Cambridge University has awarded Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WorldTrade Organization (WTO), an Honorary Fellowship of Lucy Cavendish College—one of theinstitution’s highest honours. The recognition celebrates Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s outstanding contributions to global economics,trade reform, and development, as well as her trailblazing role in international leadership. She isthe first African woman and the first woman…

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Lagos To Host Africa’s First All-Electric Powerboat Championship

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Lagos, Nigeria, is preparing to make history as it welcomes the E1 Series, the world’s first all-electric powerboat championship, from October 3 to 5, 2025. This marks the first time thecompetition will be held on the African continent, positioning Lagos as a global hub forinnovation, sports, and sustainable technology. The E1 Series, often described as…

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FIFA Sanctions South Africa For Fielding Ineligible Player Against Lesotho

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The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has imposed a major sanction onSouth Africa’s national football team, docking them three points and three goals after fielding anineligible player in their recent World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho. According to FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee, the sanction follows a breach of player eligibilityregulations in the match, which originally…

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Zamfara Threatens ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy for Striking Nurses and Midwives

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The Zamfara State Government has threatened to enforce a “no work, no pay” policy against striking nurses and midwives who have withdrawn their services over welfare demands.In a statement issued on Sunday, the state’s Ministry of Health directed all public hospitals andhealth facilities to open daily attendance registers for nurses, midwives, and other essentialstaff. The…

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Commercial Flights Commence at Gateway International Airport, Ogun State

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Commercial flight operations have officially begun at the newly completed Gateway International Airport in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, marking a major milestone in the state’s aviation and economic development drive.The airport, which was commissioned earlier this year, welcomed its first set of passengers onSunday with flights operated by local carriers. Dignitaries, government officials, and aviationstakeholders were…

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China Sentences Former Agriculture Minister to Death Over Bribery Scandal

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A Chinese court has sentenced former Agriculture Minister Tang Renjian to death with a two-year reprieve after finding him guilty of accepting over $38 million in bribes during his time in public office.The ruling, delivered by the Intermediate People’s Court in Hebei Province on Saturday, foundthat Tang had abused his positions of power in various…

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Governor Makinde Rewards Falconets with $15,000 for World Cup Feat

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has rewarded Nigeria’s Under-20 women’s football team, the Falconets, with a sum of $15,000 following their impressive performance at the recently concluded FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The governor announced the reward when he hosted the players and officials at the GovernmentHouse in Ibadan on Saturday. Makinde commended the Falconets…

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Nigeria, St. Kitts and Nevis Sign Visa-Free Agreement for Citizens

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Nigeria and the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis have officiallyentered into a visa-free agreement, granting citizens of both countries the right to travel freelywithout prior visa requirements.The deal, signed on Saturday in Abuja by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar,and his St. Kitts and Nevis counterpart, Dr. Denzil Douglas, marks another step…

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Dangote Refinery Halts Petrol Sales in Naira Over Crude Supply Issues

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The Dangote Refinery has announced it will suspend petrol sales in naira beginning September28, 2025, citing crude oil supply constraints. Instead, all transactions will now be conducted inU.S. dollars, a decision that has stirred debate about its impact on Nigeria’s fragile economy.According to reports, the refinery has struggled to secure steady crude oil supplies under…

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Dangote Refinery Confirms Layoffs Amid Restructuring Efforts

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The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest oil facility, has confirmed that it has laid off someNigerian workers as part of an ongoing restructuring exercise.The $20 billion facility, designed to process 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day, was launchedwith the promise of creating thousands of jobs and reducing Nigeria’s dependence on importedfuel. However, only months into…

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