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The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s private sector through international trade partnerships, skills development programmes and policy engagement aimed at improving business competitiveness. Speaking at the association’s First Quarterly Council Meeting held in Kano on Wednesday, Jani Ibrahim, NACCIMA National President, said the […] read more NACCIMA pushes global trade partnerships, skills development to boost Nigeria’s private sector
Frantic diplomacy collides with 'genocidal' threats in lead-up to announcement of two-week ceasefire between US, Iran.
The Spurs ruled Victor Wembanyama (left rib contusion) and Stephon Castle (sore right knee) out for their game Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.
Rafiu Ajakaye As I walked by the Government House gate last Saturday morning for my exercise, a man and his two little children — a boy and a girl —
By Tunji Olaopa In facilitating service delivery, the government is involved in series of current and recurrent expenditures to pursue public projects and programs that are meant to activate government’s
Escaped prisoner hides on shopping centre roof in Namibia
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has restated its loyalty to the National Working Committee led by Senator David Mark, while dissociating itself from recent remarks by certain state chairmen who have challenged the leadership. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the FCT Publicity Secretary, Nwigbo […] Divided house can’t stand – FCT ADC backs David Mark amid crisis
Tractive’s new cat tracking collar is available in three colors. | Image: Tractive After acquiring its competitor Whistle from Mars Petcare nearly a year ago, Tractive is introducing two new pet trackers today. The Cat 6 Mini features a sleeker design than Tractive's current smart cat tracker and monitors additional vital signs. The Dog 6 XL, specifically designed for larger breeds, is now lighter and more durable with improved battery life. Both the $79 Cat 6 Mini and $89 Dog 6 XL trackers are available starting today through the company's online store and other retailers in multiple colors - beige, black, and purple for the cat's and beige and black for the dog's. Each also requires a subscription. The Basic Plan, which … Read the full story at The Verge.
Fishing boats sit idle at Sassoon Dock as diesel costs cripple city's once-thriving maritime economy and livelihoods.
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has reacted publicly following his physical altercation with DJ Tunez, which occurred on Monday at Obi’s House, a popular weekly Afrobeats event in Lagos.
Unionized staff at ProPublica, one of the country's leading nonprofit newsrooms, are walking off the job for 24 hours beginning Wednesday and asking the public to honor a digital picket line. The roughly 150 members of the ProPublica Guild are in the midst of negotiating a collective bargaining agreement after unionizing in 2023. The union says key issues are still in contention, including protections around the use of AI, "just cause" provisions around disciplining or firing an employee, layoff protections, and wages. "We've been working to resolve this quietly for over two years," says Katie Campbell, a ProPublica Guild member. "This is … Read the full story at The Verge.
