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BOI to expand financing for agriculture, healthcare manufacturing in 2027

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The Bank of Industry (BOI) said it will expand financing for agriculture, local healthcare manufacturing and digital businesses in 2027. The bank stated this as it seeks to consol... Read More


CJID launches Living Archives Initiative to preserve Africa's media history

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), on Thursday, launched its Living Archives Initiative, a project aimed at preserving Africa's media history. Dapo Oloru... Read More


First HoldCo's nine-month profit leaps 63% to N744.5 billion

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- First HoldCo Plc logged a 65.1 per cent rise in net profit in the first nine months of 2026, relative to the same period of last year, according to its latest unaudited results iss... Read More


Police probe invasion of hospital, staff assault after ex-footballer's alarm

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The police in Imo State have begun an investigation into an allegation by a former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike, that some political operatives invaded his hospital in Ow... Read More


Group calls for disability-inclusive electoral security practices

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- TAF Africa, All-Rights Foundation, NSCDC, Election security. The All-Rights Foundation (TAF Africa) has called on the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defenc... Read More


Rivers Boat Tragedy: Fubara vows probe as 10 reportedly die

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- Ten people were reportedly killed after a boat capsized during a confrontation over the removal of an oil vessel in Kula Kingdom, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. ... Read More


INEC unveils plans to improve safety, participation of PWDs during elections

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has outlined plans to improve the safety, accessibility and participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) during the 2027 g... Read More


Nigeria vs North Korea: Five players who could decide World Cup showdown

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- Nigeria's Flamingos face a major test of their ambitions at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup when they meet defending champions North Korea in their final Group B fixture on Fr... Read More


Court rejects key evidence in Dasuki's N33.2bn trial

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday rejected key exhibits the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented to prove its N33.2bi... Read More


Mob attacks bus driver after two die in accident

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- A motorcycle rider and his passenger were killed on Friday morning when a vehicle rammed into the motorcycle at Bukuru Low-Cost Junction in Jos South Local Government Area of Plate... Read More