The African Development Bank (AfDB) is actively courting major Asian firms to establish mineral-processing operations across Africa—an initiative designed to keep more economic value on the continent, officials have confirmed. Solomon Quaynor, the AfDB’s Vice President for the Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialisation, disclosed the news while speaking on the sidelines …
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Sharp criticisms of rising tariffs, global militarisation, and regional aggression framed the concluding declaration of the BRICS summit held in Brasilia on Sunday, with the bloc voicing strong disapproval of recent geopolitical developments that it said endangered global peace and economic stability. While refraining from naming the United States directly, …
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A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Agunwa Anakwe, has died. Newsextra24 reports that Anakwe, who led the third House of Representatives during Nigeria’s short-lived Third Republic under the Ernest Shonekan-led Interim National Government, passed away on Saturday after a period of illness. His death was confirmed by Anambra State’s Commissioner …
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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has announced his resignation from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Newsextra24 reports that Lawal tendered his resignation through the chairman of the party in Bangshika Ward, Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State. In a statement personally signed, Babachir stated …
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Arsenal are pushing to sign Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres with talks understood to be at an advanced stage. Gyokeres has reportedly reached an agreement with Arsenal over a contract and informed Sporting about his desire to join Mikel Arteta’s side. There is no club-to-club agreement but there is an apparent …
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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has distributed relief materials to the Otuasega and Oruma communities in Bayelsa State, reinforcing its dedication to supporting Niger Delta residents. Speaking at the distribution event, Mrs. Chioma Nwakwe, NDDC Deputy Director of Education, Health, and Social Services, represented Managing Director Dr. Samuel Ogbuku …
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Oil prices slipped on Monday, July 7, 2025, after OPEC+ surprised markets by hiking output more than expected in August. Brent crude futures fell 47 cents, or 0.69%, to $67.83 a barrel by 0327 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $66.05, down $0.95, or 1.42%. The Organisation …
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United States President Donald Trump says the U.S. will impose an additional 10% tariff on any countries aligning themselves with the “Anti-American policies” of the BRICS group of developing nations, whose leaders kicked off a summit in Brazil on Sunday, July 6, 2025. With forums such as the G7 and …
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday, July 9, 2025. NiMet made this known in its weather outlook released on Sunday, July 6. The agency anticipated patches of cloud on Monday and chances of morning thunderstorms in parts …
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The operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a suspect found with a fresh human breast in Awada, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Ikenga stated that the 25-year-old …
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