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Thriving Women in Food Business Initiative Celebrates Female trailblazers in Nigeria’s Food Business Sector

  In celebration of International Women’s Day, six outstanding women were recently honoured for their exceptional contributions to Nigeria’s food industry at the inaugural edition of the Thriving Women in Food Business initiative, held on Saturday, March 30, 2025, in Lagos. Themed “Celebrating Food entrepreneurship excellence,” the initiative recognized women who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, …

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Anambra 2025: Ukachukwu defeats Ozigbo to clinch APC ticket

A former member of the House of Representatives, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has defeated Valentine Ozigbo, to clinch the ticket of the All Progressives Congress for the 2025 Anambra State governorship election. Ukachukwu clinched the ticket at the party’s primaries on Saturday, defeating Ozigbo, his closest rival, and other contenders by a …

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EPL: Man City held by Man Utd in derby stalemate

Manchester City’s hopes of Champions League qualification remain in the balance after a dismal derby at Manchester United ended 0-0 on Sunday. United had the better of a game limited in chances as they missed out on a first league double over City since 2019/20. A point leaves City still …

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Reclaiming NNPC: A necessary reset to rescue Nigeria’s oil industry from systemic rot, by Bala Mohammed

The recent overhaul of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited board and management by President Bola Tinubu is not merely an administrative reshuffle—it is a decisive intervention in the national interest, aimed at rescuing the country’s most strategic public enterprise from systemic rot and institutional capture. The necessity of these …

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C’River Assembly extends gov’s leave by two weeks

The Cross River State House of Assembly has approved an additional two-week leave for the State Governor, Bassey Otu following a formal request transmitted to the House by the governor. The decision to extend the leave was unanimously adopted during a plenary on Friday by members of the House, while …

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Sanwo-Olu not doing anyone a favour – Mr Macaroni

Mr Macaroni, a popular Nigerian activist and actor, has recently criticised Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, regarding his response to the recent hardship faced by Lagosians. Travel guides This outburst occured as a response to the closure of the Independence Bridge. Taking to his X account, Mr Macaroni stated that …

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U.S. tariffs could lead to decline in global trade – WTO

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said the recent tariffs announced by the United States of America, USA, will have substantial implications for global trade and economic growth prospects. Okonjo-Iweala who said this in a statement she issued on Thursday in reaction to recent …

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