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Netherlands gives back colonial loot to Nigeria
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant act of restitution, the Netherlands has returned 119 historical artifacts to Nigeria, including royal regalia, plaques, human and animal sculptures, and a ceremonial bell. These treasures, known collectively as the Benin...
SEC, Quidax Bring Together Top Banks, Asset Managers to Drive Digital Assets Adoption in Nigeria
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 8, 2025
L-R: Anya Edmund Duroha Chairman, African Founders Launchpad; Buchi Okoro, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Quidax; Pascal Maguire, Sales Director for Africa at Fireblocks; Ajibade Laolu Adewale, Chairman of the Committee of E-Business...
Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria boasts capacity of over 600,000 barrels per day
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria, boasting a refining capacity of over 600,000 barrels per day (around 0.5% of global refining capacity), has gained international recognition, partly due to widespread media coverage. Initially...
President Cyril Ramaphosa participates in XVII Brics Summit in Brazil, 6 to 7 Jul
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, attend the XVII BRICS Summit from 6 to 7 July 2025 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. BRICS is a political and...
Head-on Collision in Nigeria Claims Over Twenty Lives
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating head-on collision between a bus and a truck claimed the lives of at least 21 people and left three others injured on Sunday in northern Nigeria’s Kano State. According to officials, both vehicles burst into flames following...
Russia welcomes Uganda as new BRICS partner
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially welcomed Uganda as a BRICS partner country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday during talks in Moscow with Ugandan Foreign Minister Jeje Odongo. Lavrov expressed enthusiasm for closer...
Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to International Fraud Scheme that Defrauded Elderly U.S. Victims
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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July 3, 2025
A Nigerian national pleaded guilty recently to operating a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that defrauded elderly and vulnerable consumers across the United States. According to court documents, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie, 41, was a member of a...
Minister Gwede Mantashe: Mineral and Petroleum Resources Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
House Chairperson, Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Thoko Didiza Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Honourable Mikateko Mahlaule Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Ms Phumzile...
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...
Local Roots, African Power. Premier Bet proudly announces Francis Ngannou as its Pan-African Brand Ambassador
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 8, 2025
LEEDS, United Kingdom, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Bet, the leading sports betting and online casino brand, currently operating in over 20 African markets is pleased to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with...
[Latest] Global Corporate Learning Management System Market Size/Share Worth USD 46.5 Billion by 2034 at a 19.1% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT)
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 8, 2025
Austin, TX, USA, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Corporate Learning Management System Market Size, Trends and Insights By Component (Solution, Services), By Deployment...
Reports states TikTok named Kenya’s top misinformation platform
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) TikTok has emerged as the leading platform for misinformation in Kenya, according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025, released on Monday. The study, which surveyed 2,007 Kenyans online between February and May, emphasized...
Chinese President to Miss BRICS Summit for First Time
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) China confirmed on Wednesday that President Xi Jinping will not be attending this month’s BRICS summit, marking the first time he will miss the annual gathering of major emerging economies. Instead, Premier Li Qiang will represent China...
The humanitarian consequences of armed conflict: Promoting respect for and good practices in the application of international humanitarian law
International Committee of the Red Cross
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July 2, 2025
Chair, Excellencies, In September 2024, Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa launched, jointly with the ICRC, a global initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law (IHL). They called upon...
The African Diaspora International Film Festival Returns To Washington D.C. With A Powerful Line-Up of Films this August
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
Featuring 14 films from 14 countries, ADIFF DC 2025 offers a unique blend of award-winning dramas, eye-opening documentaries, and timeless classics. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The African Diaspora...
Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...
CEO of Weber Legal Nurse Consulting Launches Daylong Classes for Medical Professionals Aimed at Reducing Medical Errors
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
RN and Legal Nurse Consultant Silvia Aninye’s Goal is to Improve Communications and Practices in the Healthcare Field to Ensure Fewer Medical Mistakes. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Weber Legal Nurse...
Netherlands gives back colonial cultural artifacts to Nigeria
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Netherlands has officially returned 119 cultural artifacts to Nigeria, including sculptures, plaques, ceremonial regalia, and a historic bell, all originally looted from the Benin Kingdom over a century ago. The restitution took place...
lagoSmart Launches AI Security Ecosystem for Nigerian Businesses, Estates, Smart Cities & Critical Infrastructure
EIN Presswire
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June 26, 2025
lagoSmart debuts AI-powered security suite built for Nigeria’s estates, industries, and smart cities with automation and surveillance. IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- lagoSmart Networks Limited, a leading name among...
Virdi Nigeria: Biometric Access, Payroll & Time attendance for Nigerian Businesses
EIN Presswire
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June 26, 2025
Virdi Nigeria empowers businesses with integrated biometric access control, automated payroll/ HRMS systems, and accurate time attendance solutions. IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Virdi Nigeria Limited, a market...