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Strengthening Financial Bridges: NGX Group and SEC Enhance Nigeria-China Investment Relations

Nigeria’s foremost capital market entities have unveiled strategic initiatives aimed at bolstering cross-border investments, particularly between Nigeria and China. The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have indicated that their ongoing engagements in China are part of a broader strategy to enhance Nigeria’s integration with global financial markets and…

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Iran Refuses Ceasefire Talks While Under Israeli Attack, Says Official

Iran has told mediators from Qatar and Oman that it will not consider a ceasefire or enter negotiations while Israeli attacks continue, a senior official familiar with the discussions said on Sunday. The stance underscores the heightened tensions as both countries escalate military actions, sparking fears of a broader regional conflict. According to the source,…

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Northeast APC Endorses Tinubu and Shettima for 2027 Elections

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Northeast have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima to continue on the party’s presidential ticket in the upcoming 2027 elections. This decision was reached during a Consultative Forum meeting in Gombe yesterday, attended by governors, National Assembly members, and prominent party leaders…

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Obi Advocates for National Emergency in Response to Benue Killings

Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate, has condemned the horrific killings in Benue State, which have tragically affected women, children, soldiers, and displaced individuals. In a statement issued on Sunday, Obi expressed that this tragedy has become all too common in “our national existence, and the situation in Benue now demands a national emergency.” It…

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Youth Uprising in Benue: Highway Blockade Sparks Outcry Over Violence

On Sunday, a group of enraged youths in Benue instigated a protest by blocking the Abuja-Makurdi highway, voicing their anger over the persistent violence plaguing the state. Dressed in black and armed with palm fronds and signs bearing various slogans, the protestors obstructed the busy roadway, causing significant disruption to traffic and insisting on immediate…

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IDPs, soldiers, women, and children among 200 killed in recent herders’ attacks on Benue communities

Reports indicate that around 200 individuals, including five members of the security forces, internally displaced persons (IDPs), women, and children, have been killed in a horrific assault by suspected terrorist herdsmen on the Yelewata and Daudu communities in the Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State.   The attack occurred just days after residents…

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Deadline for Tinted Glass Permits Pushed Back to August 12 Amid Public Concerns

The Nigeria Police Force has extended the deadline for tinted glass permit enforcement to August 12, 2025, following significant public feedback regarding the digital application process. Inspector General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun sanctioned the extension to allow for necessary system improvements, ensuring it is “user-friendly, secure, and accessible to all.” In a statement issued…

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Iran Strikes Back: Hundreds of Ballistic Missiles Fired at Israel

In a dramatic escalation, Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel on Friday evening, responding to an Israeli attack on its nuclear and military installations earlier that same day. Iranian officials declared this operation to be the “beginning” of a formidable retaliation. The official Iranian news outlet, IRNA, reported the missile launches as part…

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