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The Bank of Industry BOI has emphasized that Nigeria must enhance its production capacity to achieve a one trillion-dollar economy by 2026.The Divisional Head of Services, BOI, Isa Omagu, stated this on at the 2024 annual conference of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria in Lagos with the theme, “Nigeria’s Journey Towards a $1 trillion Economy: Impact of Banks’ Re-capitalisation, Opportunities for Fintechs and Real Sector”.Omagu noted that t...

Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been handed a 28-day boxing suspension following his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubios at London’s Wembley Stadium last Saturday.This loss marks Joshua’s fourth career defeat, following his 2019 loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. and back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyka in 2021 and 2022.The British Boxing Board of Control issued the ban, a standard procedure for fighters who suffer TKO or KO losses, according to the Assoc...

Ghanaians are set to stage a three-day protest this week demanding government action on illegal gold mining and the release of 54 activists detained for demonstrating against the illicit activity.The government’s handling of illegal mining has become a flashpoint issue in the run-up to the West African country’s presidential election in December.Fifty-four members of the Democracy Hub pressure group were arrested on September 22 and 23 and remanded in custody fo...

Following the controversy over bribery allegations involving top government officials, the federal government has inaugurated an independent investigative panel to probe allegations of corruption and gross violations of standard operating procedures within the Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS.Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-ojo, inaugurated the committee yesterday in Abuja. He noted the need for a holistic approach to unravel the issues being investigated, through fact-finding pr...

Police officers on Independence Day fired teargas at protesters during the “Fearless In October” protest over bad governance in Abuja, Nigeria....

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to remain optimistic in the dream of building a great and prosperous nation....

As Nigeria marks its 64th independence anniversary, Hon. Bakare Omolola Olanrewaju, a member of the Ogun State House Assembly representing Ijebu Ode Constituency, has called for a renewed commitment to peace and unity among citizens.In a statement to the press, she emphasized that the nation's progress relies on the collective strength of its diverse communities working together.Hon. Bakare acknowledged the various challenges facing the country but urged Nigerians to pri...

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has raised fresh concerns over the persistent problem of corruption in Nigeria, stating that the country continues to celebrate individuals who steal public funds.Speaking during an interactive session with newsmen in Kano State, Ndume highlighted how societal values have contributed to the normalization of ill-gotten wealth.The senator expressed dismay that in Nigeria, ...

As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day, President BOLA AHMED TINUBU has acknowledged the country’s current economic hardships while outlining his administration’s efforts to steer it towards prosperity.In his national broadcast this morning to mark Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary, TINUBU emphasized the difficult economic situation his government inherited.Despite these challenges, the President appealed for patience and expressed optimism, assu...

At least 30 people have died and scores more are unaccounted for in Buncombe County in North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene tore across the state and caused catastrophic flooding.Helene began as a hurricane - the most powerful on record to hit Florida's Big Bend, and moved north into Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee. The majority of deaths have been confirmed in North and South Carolina where Helene landed as a tropical storm.At least 105 people have died nationwide si...