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Tinubu’s reforms fuelling new wave of subnational development
The Cable
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July 2, 2025
Across Nigeria’s 36 states, a now obvious and relentless economic transformation is unfolding—driven by the bold, strategic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. From Benin City to Birnin Kebbi, Lagos to Lafia, the signs are increasingly clear:...
Oshiomhole to Okpebholo: Probe Obaseki now — he must come out of hiding for questioning
The Cable
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July 11, 2025
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, has called on Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, to investigate Godwin Obaseki, immediate past governor of the state. Oshiomhole, also a former governor of the state and Obaseki’s predecessor, made...
Former Super Eagles captain, Peter Rufai dies in Lagos at 62
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 4, 2025
A Former Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, also known as Dodo Mayana, dies yesterday in his Idimu, Lagos, home, according to his associates. Rufai, who spent his career manning posts for clubs in Nigeria, Benin Republic, Belgium,...
ECOWAS Deploys Pre-Election Mission for Ivorian Presidential Poll
News Ghana
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July 3, 2025
An ECOWAS pre-election mission led by Prof. Théodore Holo commenced activities in Abidjan on June 30, 2025, to assess preparations for Côte d’Ivoire’s October presidential election. The delegation includes ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs...
Edo Obidient Movement Elects New Executive, Promises To Deliver 85% Of Votes To Obi In 2027
Daily Independent
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July 3, 2025
4 BENIN – Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Edo State chapter of the Obidient Movement, a movement geared towards supporting Peter Obi’s presidential ambition, has reconstituted its state executive council with Comrade Asemota the new State...
Washington's New Challenge To International Justice
Beijing Review
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The building housing the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Netherlands, on March 13 On June 5, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), hailing from Benin,...
Pre-Season: Organisers confirm FC Kallon, five others for EIC
Eagle Online
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July 12, 2025
The organisers of the Eko International Cup have confirmed six teams taking part in the pre-season competition, expected to start on July 13, 2025 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos State. The Executive Director, Publicity and Strategy for the...
Despite Strong Commitment, SDGs Progress Alarmingly Off Track 10 Years On—New UN Report Finds
Inter Press Service
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June 24, 2025
Economy & Trade, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Gender, Global, Global Governance, Headlines, Human Rights, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, Poverty & SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Sustainable Development...
We sold Ibadan DisCo for N100bn –AMCON
The Sun Nigeria
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July 4, 2025
By Uche Usim The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), on Thursday, confirmed the sale of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) for N100 billion. The Corporation also accused debtors of undermining the Nigerian economy,...
Edo APC Chair Slams ADC Anti-Tinubu Coalition
Leadership
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July 3, 2025
Edo State Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe has predicted that the newly formed political coalition by those he called anti-President Bola Tinubu political elements the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will fail....
African governments need to consider harmonising tax structures
Times Aerospace
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High taxes, inconsistent policies, and reliance on aviation revenues can stifle the development of a competitive and sustainable aviation sector. To foster greater air connectivity, economic growth, and regional integration, it is critical for...
Tinubu’s Reforms Fueling a New Wave of Subnational Development
Prompt News Online
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July 2, 2025
By Sunday Dare Across Nigeria’s 36 states, a now obvious and relentless economic transformation is unfolding—driven by the bold, strategic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. From Benin City to Birnin Kebbi, Lagos to Lafia, the signs are...
EIRS Boss: Edo Generated N52.6bn in First Half of 2025
This Day
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July 4, 2025
Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City The Edo State Government Thursday said it has generated N52.6 billion as Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) between January and June 2025. It added the money represented a 46% increase in what was generated within the...
PIND appoints Daibo as executive director
Punch
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July 9, 2025
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta has announced the appointment of Sam Ogbemi Daibo as its new Executive Director. A statement from the organisation on Wednesday stated that Daibo, a development strategist and seasoned...
IGF discussions advance push for interoperable digital ID in Africa
Biometric Update
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July 2, 2025
In the past, there’ve been calls, including from UNECA, for a unique African interoperable digital ID which can be used across borders within the continent to facilitate movement and trade transactions. This call was reiterated recently at the...
Cameroon’s ST Digital Ranks Among Africa’s Leading Digital Investors, Says UNCTAD
Business in Cameroon
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June 25, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - ST Digital, a Cameroonian IT services company led by Anthony Same, ranks among the most dynamic digital firms investing in Africa over the past five years. This is according to the 2025 Investment Report by the United...
How Edo State is Rejigging Diaspora Engagement to Drive Transformative Development
This Day
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July 10, 2025
Tajudeen Kareem Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has launched what is the most ambitious diaspora engagement strategy by any Nigerian state, unveiling a transformative policy framework designed to tap into the remarkable $7 billion in...
For Ganduje and Kabiyesi
Tribune Online
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June 30, 2025
Useful Abdullahi Ganduje kissed the canvas on Friday. Many more will go his way. His fall was the wish of his maker, the king: cold, calculating, ruthless. Ganduje said he resigned as APC National Chairman to take care of his failing health. APC...
Ighodalo accepts S’Court verdict, decries ‘robbery’, betrayal of Edo people’s trust
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 11, 2025
• Verdict marks fresh chapter for Edo, says Okpebholo • Tinubu, Wike, Abiodun, others hail victory, task Edo gov, Ighodalo • Judgment threat to Nigeria’s democracy, says former gov Obaseki • PLAC seeks law to delay swearing-in until poll cases end...
Tinubu’s reforms fueling a new wave of subnational development, by Sunday Dare
Eagle Online
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July 2, 2025
Across Nigeria’s 36 states, a now obvious and relentless economic transformation is unfolding—driven by the bold, strategic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. From Benin City to Birnin Kebbi, Lagos to Lafia, the signs are increasingly clear:...