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The rise of African tech startups: opportunities, challenges, solutions

Nigeria, May 27 -- Africa's technology startup ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, fueled by a young, dynamic population, increasing mobile and internet penetration, and a surge in entrepr... Read More


Niger governor commissions 20 primary healthcare centres

Nigeria, May 27 -- Governor Mohammed Bago has inaugurated 20 newly constructed Level 2 primary healthcare centres in the 16 local government areas of Niger State. Mr Bago said the facilities constitu... Read More


FIRS denies owing ground rent, demands apology over office seal-off

Nigeria, May 27 -- The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has denied claims that it owes ground rent on any of its Abuja properties and has demanded a public apology from the Federal Capital Territ... Read More


Nigeria's Wahid Oshodi bids for re-election as ITTF Vice President

Nigeria, May 27 -- All eyes are on Nigeria's Wahid Oshodi as he prepares to contest one of the eight available seats for Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). ... Read More


NSF: Record-breakers Patience Okon-George, Emmanuel Ojeli light up Gateway Games

Nigeria, May 27 -- On Monday, the Gateway Games 2024 in Abeokuta reached a new gear as veteran Nigerian quarter-miler Patience Okon-George and Emmanuel Ojeli delivered two of the festival's most elect... Read More


NSF: Wrestling legend Blessing Oborududu to retire at Gateway Games

Nigeria, May 27 -- Nigerian wrestling veteran and Olympic medalist Blessing Oborududu will officially retire from competitive wrestling at the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun State. Her f... Read More


Naira Abuse: 'Nobody should condemn Tompolo, Nigerians know we've invited him for questioning' - EFCC Chairperson

Nigeria, May 27 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has provided an update on the Naira abuse case involving Niger Delta militant leader, Government 'Tompolo' Ekpemupolo. PREMIUM T... Read More


ZAM asks Dutch govt to suspend support for Tanzania after torture scandal

Nigeria, May 27 -- ZAM, a Netherlands-based media organisation, has called on the Dutch government to suspend its immigration support programme in Tanzania and stop supporting the repression of human ... Read More


Children's Day: Tinubu condemns bullying, outlines govt's efforts to protect Nigerian children

Nigeria, May 27 -- President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday condemned child bullying in Nigeria and across the world. The Nigerian leader, in a statement to mark this year's Children's Day, held annually on ... Read More


NSF: Barakat Quadre shines at Gateway Games, delivers double gold for Delta

Nigeria, May 27 -- Barakat Quadre proved her mettle as Nigeria's undisputed queen of the court, delivering a commanding performance at the Gateway Games 2024 in Abeokuta. The US-based tennis star led... Read More