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Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has summoned several judges following conflicting court rulings related to political cases in Rivers State. The CJN has also called the chief judge of the federal high court for questioning on Tuesday, October 29. The National Judicial Council (NJC) has launched an investigation into the matter, forming…
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Absa has secured a $150 million facility from British International Investment (BII) plc, aiming to help close the trade finance gap in Africa. BII, the UK’s Development Finance Institution (DFI) and impact investor, focuses on providing patient capital to foster productive, sustainable, and inclusive economies. Absa, as the borrower, will utilise the funds to support…
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The Nigerian Senate is making strides towards the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama, Borno State, which aims to be the first of its kind in Africa. This initiative received enthusiastic support during a public hearing held on Monday. Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (APC, Borno Central), who sponsored the bill,…
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On October 25, 2024, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrikes successfully targeted and eliminated numerous Boko Haram terrorists in Bula Marwa, Borno State. The NAF identified Bula Marwa as a meeting point for high-profile Boko Haram leaders. Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions confirmed increased terrorist activity in the area, with reports of motorcycles and groups…
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The Northern Governors and Traditional Rulers have convened a joint meeting to address the blackout in the region, following the electricity outage that has persisted for several days without any solution from the power authorities in the country. Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, who is also the Chairman of the Northern States Governors’…
