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Russia denies using Colombian mercenaries in Ukraine war
Russia’s embassy in Colombia issued a denial Wednesday of a report that it had ties to suspected recruitment networks of Colombian mercenaries to aid its war in Ukraine. The Colombian
Economic Summit: We are ready to invest in Delta- Brazil, Malaysia investors
…Oborevwori’s Administration Means Business- Onyeme The Delta State Government’s drive to attract foreign direct investment received a major boost on Wednesday as investors from Brazil, Malaysia and the United States
We’ve started paying depositors of 46 microfinance banks — NDIC
•Over 700,000 Heritage Bank depositors paid By Cynthia Alo The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has said that it has commenced payment of depositors of the 46 microfinance banks whose operating
Troops rescue 308 kidnap victims after six-month operation in Kwara, Niger forests
Troops conducting a special operation led by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have rescued 308 kidnap victims abducted about six months ago from communities in Kwara and
Growth must lift Nigerians, other Africans out of poverty — ITUC-Africa
•Faults Nigeria’s planned removal of subsidy on electricity By Victor Ahiuma-Young NAIROBI, Kenya — Organised Labour through the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has called on Nigeria and other African governments
Senate backs EKEDP’s turnaround, seeks solution to sector bottlenecks
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Senate Committee on Privatisation has commended Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDP) for its improved operational performance since the privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector, while pledging
NGX Group declares N1.30 interim dividend as H1 profit jumps 146%
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group Plc has declared an interim dividend of N1.30 per ordinary share for the six months ended June 30, 2026, following a strong first-half
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 6, 2026
The naira maintained a relatively stable position against the United States dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Thursday, August 6, 2026, while the gap between the Nigerian Foreign
North-West Insecurity: Security firm identifies key challenges, urges regional collaboration
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — A security risk management firm, Beacon Security and Innovations Limited (BSIL), has expressed concern over the security situation in Nigeria’s North-West, identifying key factors
Tambuwal mourns slain police officer, seeks stronger action against insecurity in Sokoto
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has expressed concern over renewed attacks by armed groups
