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Merck Foundation CEO and First Ladies of Africa to Call for Action to Build Healthcare & Media Capacity, and Break Infertility Stigma
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 1, 2025
BusinessWire India Monrovia [Liberia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 1: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and...
Sports22 minutes ago WAFCON Win: Super Falcons Coach Justine Madugu Gets ₦50 Million, House From Adamawa The Adamawa State Government has honoured Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, for leading the Nigerian women’s national team to a record 10th…
Naija News
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August 1, 2025
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri presented Justine Madugu, an indigene of Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa, with a three-bedroom bungalow and a cash reward of ₦50 million during a reception held in his honour on Friday at the Government House in...
Amnesty Slams Nigeria Over Protest Killings
News Central TV
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August 1, 2025
Amnesty International has criticised the Nigerian government for failing to deliver justice one year after police forces used lethal violence and carried out mass arbitrary arrests during the peaceful #EndBadGovernance protests. The organisation...
Use social media to build, not break Nigeria, Tinubu tells youths
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 1, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has urged young Nigerians in the digital media sphere to utilise their platforms as instruments for national development, unity, and economic empowerment, rather than as agents of division. Speaking on Friday at the opening...
Tinubu to social media influencers: Don’t divide Nigeria — verify before you amplify
The Cable
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August 1, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has urged young Nigerians active in digital media to use their platforms responsibly and promote national unity. Speaking at the progressives digital media summit held in Abuja on Friday, Tinubu said new media influencers...
TECNO’s new Creators Hub is empowering over 2,000 Nigerian students to turn passion into profit
Pulse
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August 1, 2025
TECNO has announced the launch of the Creators Hub, a new initiative designed to empower over 2,000 student content creators across Nigerian universities. The Creators Hub is part of the campaign rollout for the brand’s latest smartphone, the...
Nigeria Can’t Stop Playing: Rise & Hustle Hits 100,000 Players in First Week
Pulse
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August 1, 2025
In just seven days, Rise & Hustle has taken Nigeria by storm, pulling in more than 100,000 players and cementing itself as the country’s hottest new mobile gaming platform. More than just play, Rise & Hustle is a movement, built for Nigerians, by...
Nigeria, influential nation of unlimited possibilities — United States
Eagle Online
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August 1, 2025
The United States of America on Thursday described Nigeria as a dynamic and influential nation of unlimited possibilities, reiterating its commitment to fostering sustainable growth through trade, investments and innovations between both...
Ambiguity in Nigerian courts’ judgements raises concerns
Premium Times
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August 1, 2025
The ambiguity surrounding some recent court judgments has accentuated the call for clarity in judicial pronouncements. No doubt, over the years, the judiciary has creditably acquitted itself as the final arbiter. The judiciary has held its head...
Nigeria: Reps probe $65mln CNG palliative fund, demand breakdown of $496mln private investment
Zawya
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The House of Representatives on Thursday reiterated its resolve to scrutinise the utilisation of ₦100 billion out ₦500 billion palliative fund under the public investment as well as ₦760 billion private sector investment for the implementation of...
The Best 10 Nollywood Movies to Watch on Netflix (August 2025)
Zikoko!
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August 1, 2025
Are you looking for something binge-worthy that isn’t just background noise? Whether you’re in the mood for dramatic love stories, laugh-out-loud chaos, deeply emotional drama, or just top-tier Nigerian storytelling, Nollywood movies on Netflix...
Magixx Blames Streaming Farms for Decline of Breakout Artists in Nigeria
The Herald
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August 1, 2025
Nigerian singer Magixx has alleged that the growing influence of streaming farms is a key reason for the noticeable decline in breakout artists in the country’s music industry. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, the Mavin...
Nigerians will soon own shares in my refinery, Dangote declares
Zawya
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced that Nigerians will soon have the opportunity to own shares in his multibillion-dollar refinery, a move aimed at expanding local participation in the country’s oil sector. Speaking at the Global...
Fashion Meets Tech As Kukuruku Republic Debuts In Abuja
Leadership
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August 1, 2025
A new fashion-tech initiative, Kukuruku Republic, has set to launch in Abuja on August 31, offering what its founders describe as a fusion of digital storytelling and cultural preservation through wearable design. Each garment in the collection is...
Nigeria: Shippers Council prevents repatriation of $33mln questionable Forex claims at seaports
Zawya
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The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, on Thursday reiterated the pivotal role of shipping and maritime trade in Nigeria’s economic growth and diversification strategy, emphasising the need to...
Nigeria News5 seconds ago ‘Atiku’s Old Video Is Being Used For Mischief’ – Paul Ibe Dismisses Viral Video Purportedly Hinting At 2027 Bid Media aide to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has dismissed reports claiming that Atiku is hintin…
Naija News
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August 1, 2025
Naija News reports that the denial follows a viral video on 𝕏 in which Atiku was heard telling journalists that he would make a formal announcement about his candidacy in the next election, and media outlets interpreted the clip as a signal of his...
Amnesty International Slams Nigerian Government Over Continued Injustice One Year After #EndBadGovernance Protests
The Herald
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August 1, 2025
Amnesty International has accused the Nigerian government of failing to ensure justice for victims and survivors of the #EndBadGovernance protests, one year after the demonstrations were violently suppressed by security forces. In a statement...
'I get a lot of stick from Nigerians' – Lagos-born Chelsea legend explains why she chose England
All Nigeria Soccer
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August 1, 2025
Retired England international Eniola Aluko has revealed the circumstances behind her decision to represent the Lionesses instead of Nigeria, the country of her birth, unlike her brother Sone Aluko, who played for the Super Eagles. Born in Lagos,...
Nigeria: Bulls persist at NGX as ASI adds 0.4%
Zawya
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On Thursday, the local bourse sustained its bullish momentum as gains in Dangote Cement, Transnational Corporation, and United Bank for Africa drove the All-Share Index higher by 0.4 percent to 139,863.52 basis points. Accordingly, the...
Nigeria: Stakeholders kick against Dangote’s dominance in oil sector
Zawya
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Stakeholders in the oil sector have kicked against Dangote Refinery dominating the industry saying it will not only lead to fuel scarcity but job loss as well as shutdown of major outlets across the country. This was the view at the 2nd Annual...