June 08
Nigeria: Zulum Commends Tinubu for Securing Release of 434 Ngoshe Captives
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Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his role in securing the freedom of 434 residents of Ngoshe community, who were… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Moves to Establish Mini Dams for Year-Round Farming
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The Nasarawa State Government has unveiled plans to establish mini dams across the state to support irrigation farming, enable year-round agricultural production, and strengthen… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike's 'Rainbow Coalition' to Battle for Rivers South-East Senatorial Seat
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Indications have emerged that the contest for the Rivers South-East senatorial district seat in the forthcoming June 20, 2026 bye-election will be dominated by political parties… Read more »
Nigeria: Fada Raises Alarm Over Fake Fertilisers in Plateau Markets
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The Fertilizer and Agro-Allied Dealers Association (FADA), Plateau State chapter, has raised the alarm over the growing circulation of fake and adulterated fertilisers in markets… Read more »
Nigeria: Investors Invest N656bn in Treasury Bills Amid Hunt for Higher Yields
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Open Market Operation (OMO) Bills accounted for the largest share of turnover in Nigeria's fixed income secondary market on Monday, June 8, 2026, as investors continued to position… Read more »
Nigeria: High Taxes, Charges Make Nigeria Tough Market for Airlines - Iata
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified Nigeria as one of the most expensive and challenging countries in the world for airline operations, citing high… Read more »
Nigeria: NDPC, Meta Launch 2-Year Data Protection Initiative After Regulatory Settlement
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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched the Meta-Supported Initiatives for Data Protection (M-SIDP), a strategic programme aimed at strengthening data privacy… Read more »
Nigeria: Commonwealth Secretary-General Calls for Stronger Trade, Investment Partnerships Among Members
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Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has called for greater trade, investment and economic cooperation across the Commonwealth, urging governments and businesses… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Rejects INEC's New Polling Units in Warri
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The Children of Drives and Fishermen Association (CODAFA) has rejected the recent proposal by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for new wards, polling units,… Read more »
Nigeria: The Hero's Journey - From Skepticism to Statesmanship
Leadership
Every generation produces individuals who, through courage, conviction, commitment, service, sacrifice, and accomplishment, rise above ordinary expectations and become symbols of… Read more »
Nigeria: Idris Elba Says a Black James Bond Is 'Not a Realistic Thing,' Calls Years of Rumours Unfounded
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Hollywood star Idris Elba has finally addressed one of the entertainment industry's most enduring rumours, that he was in line to play James Bond, firmly stating that the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kolawole Denies Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Loyalty to APC, Bello, Ododo
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Former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Prince Mathew Kolawole, has dismissed rumours suggesting he is planning to defect or is disloyal to the All… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Was Overshadowed By Controversy' - - Nkechi Blessing Refocuses On Career
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Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday, based in America, has said she is working to change how people see her career. Read more »
Nigeria: 'They Are Not Asking for Shariah, N1bn Ransom' - - Abducted School Principal Counters Media Report On Bandits' Demands
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The abducted Principal of Community High School, EsieleAhoro-Esieele, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, has dismissed reports claiming that the gunmen holding her and 31 others captive were… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Opens Bids for Construction of 30 Secondary Schools Under Agile Project
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The Nasarawa State Government has commenced the bid-opening process for the construction of 30 new secondary schools under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and… Read more »
Nigeria: Community Leaders Protest Alleged Land Grabbing in Abia Assembly Area
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Leaders of Umoke Kindred in Ofeke Azueke, Ndume Ibeku in Abia State have protested peacefully over alleged encroachment on their land located around the Abia State House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Madumere Secures Diaspora Endorsement for Imo East 2027 Senate Race
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As the 2027 Imo East Senatorial District election gathers momentum, members of the diaspora community have called for a political shift and endorsed the candidacy of former Imo… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: BRVM-Listed Vivo Energy Ci Plans Xof6b Dividend Payout
Daba Finance
Vivo Energy Côte d'Ivoire plans to distribute CFA6.09 billion in dividends for 2025 after reporting higher profit and improved operating performance. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: BRVM Slips As Orange Cote d'Ivoire Weighs On Market
Daba Finance
The BRVM opened the week lower, even as the broader market showed balance between gainers and decliners. Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Makes Early Bond Payments Before IMF Talks
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Senegal made early payments on 2 foreign-currency bonds days before talks with the International Monetary Fund, as the government seeks to rebuild investor confidence after a… Read more »
South Africa: Aions Ventures Launches $6.1m South Africa Seed Fund
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South African venture capital firm Aions Ventures launched Aions Seed Fund I, a ZAR100 million fund to back early-stage technology startups. The fund is designed to help local… Read more »
Africa: Cascador Deploys $5m to African Startups Via New Fund
Daba Finance
Cascador deployed more than $5 million into 7 African startups at its second annual pitch day, as the growth-stage founder platform expands funding for companies with social… Read more »
South Africa: Kloset Klub Raises Seed Funding for Circular Fashion Growth
Daba Finance
South African circular fashion platform Kloset Klub raised seed funding to expand its resale and wardrobe-management business. Read more »
Africa: Yamify Gets Launch Africa Backing for AI Deployment Platform
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Yamify secured funding from Launch Africa Ventures as part of its pre-seed round, giving the developer-first AI startup new capital to expand distribution. Read more »
South Africa: Redpoint Advisors Buys South African Intelligence Firm Voxcroft
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South African open-source intelligence company VoxCroft Analytics has been acquired by US-based Redpoint Advisors in a deal aimed at strengthening intelligence and risk-analysis… Read more »
