The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it will begin the controlled demolition of the distressed Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island on Thursday. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, a permanent …
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The Lagos government says traffic will be diverted on Independence Bridge, Lagos Island, as urgent repairs begin on Friday. The transport commissioner, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this in a statement Wednesday. …
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Army Chief Seeks Stronger West African Military Cooperation Against Terrorism
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborArmy chief Waidi Shaibu has called for stronger military cooperation among West African countries to combat terrorism and transnational security threats. Mr Shaibu made the call on Wednesday when he …
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Financial sector stakeholders have urged Nigerian banks to channel capital into productive lending, strengthen digital infrastructure, and build customer trust to promote financial inclusion and economic growth. They made the …
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China, Togo Deepen Strategic Cooperation, Commit to Shared Future
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborChinese President Xi Jinping and Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé have agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a China-Togo community with a shared future in the new era. A statement announced …
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Dangote, Botswana Exchange Back NGX Push for Cross-Border Investment
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborDangote Industries Ltd and the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) have endorsed the Nigerian Exchange Group’s efforts to expand cross-border investment opportunities across African capital markets. They gave the commendation on …
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Goldman Sachs Records $17.6bn Profit in First Nine Months of 2026
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborGoldman Sachs recorded a total profit of $17.6 billion in the first nine months of 2026, reflecting the financial performance of the US investment bank. The bank also earned $3.2 …
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Israeli Philanthropist Izhar Armony Commits $25 Million to Rebuilding War-Hit Communities Through Education
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborBoston-based venture capitalist Izhar Armony has committed $25 million of his family’s wealth to improving education in Israeli communities affected by the October 7, 2023, attacks, believing better schools could …
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Nigeria, Three Other African Countries Elected to UN Assembly Human Rights Council
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborNigeria, Ghana, Burundi and Zambia were among the 15 countries elected to the United Nations General Assembly Human Rights Council. In a single round of voting on Tuesday, the four …
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Colombia Inaugurates New Embassy in Jerusalem in Reversal From Previous Break With Israel
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborColombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the 10th country to do so, as new President Abelardo de la Espriella reversed his predecessor’s break with Israel by also …
