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Michael Odafe Ugbewanko Named to Forbes Human Resources Council
business

Michael Odafe Ugbewanko Named to Forbes Human Resources Council

Nigerian management consultant, organizational strategist, and leadership expert, Michael Odafe Ugbewanko, Lead Consultant at Dmidaf Global Consult has been accepted into the Forbe

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

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Governor Caleb Mutfwang apologises to Igbos over role Plateau state played in civil war claiming they were 'deceived'
entertainment

Governor Caleb Mutfwang apologises to Igbos over role Plateau state played in civil war claiming they were 'deceived'

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has expressed regret over the role playe

Jul 21, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

LemFi partners BVNK to power stablecoin-based remittance settlements
startups

LemFi partners BVNK to power stablecoin-based remittance settlements

LemFi is partnering with BVNK to use stablecoins for remittance settlements, aiming to cut costs and deliver faster cross-border transfers.

Jul 21, 20262 min read
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Benjamin Dada

From Gas Abundance to Gas Access: Why Infrastructure, Not Reserves, Will Define Nigeria’s Energy Future
business

From Gas Abundance to Gas Access: Why Infrastructure, Not Reserves, Will Define Nigeria’s Energy Future

Nigeria’s biggest energy challenge is no longer about whether gas exists in sufficient quantity. It is about whether that gas can actually reach the people, industries, infrastruct

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

Fake agency: ICPC grills Femi Gbajabiamila
entertainment

Fake agency: ICPC grills Femi Gbajabiamila

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday, July 21, went before the Independent Corrupt Practic

Jul 21, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Africa Becomes Continent With Highest Population Facing Hunger – UN
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Africa Becomes Continent With Highest Population Facing Hunger – UN

Africa has been hit by severe climate-related shocks in recent years, and conflicts have aggravated the situation. The post Africa Becomes Continent With Highest Population Facing

Jul 21, 20263 min read
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Channels Television

Alphabet jumps 2.8%, adds $15 billion to Google founders’ wealth
business

Alphabet jumps 2.8%, adds $15 billion to Google founders’ wealth

Alphabet shares jumped 2.8% to above $356 on Monday, reversing a 6.5% decline over the previous two trading sessions, and adding a combined $15 billion to the net worths of cofound

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

At least 60 tourists rushed to hospital with toxic gas poisoning after swimming pool pump leak in Spain
entertainment

At least 60 tourists rushed to hospital with toxic gas poisoning after swimming pool pump leak in Spain

At least 60 holidaymakers, including British tourists, were taken

Jul 21, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

State of Tech in Africa H1 2026 recap: Is consolidation the new growth story?
technology

State of Tech in Africa H1 2026 recap: Is consolidation the new growth story?

Investors and founders were candid about why early-stage capital for African founders has dried up, what African venture capital owes the ecosystem, and where the next wave of grow

Jul 21, 20267 min read
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TechCabal

PACE Coaches Clinic 2026 Returns To Raise The Standard Of Basketball Coaching In Nigeria
sports

PACE Coaches Clinic 2026 Returns To Raise The Standard Of Basketball Coaching In Nigeria

As Nigerian basketball continues to produce talents making their mark around the world, one challenge remains impossible to ignore: the need to invest in the coaches responsible fo

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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Complete Sports

65-year-old married female teacher blindfolded and tied 10-year-old schoolboy to bed before having s3x with him
entertainment

65-year-old married female teacher blindfolded and tied 10-year-old schoolboy to bed before having s3x with him

A woman has appeared at St Albans Crown Court charged with mul

Jul 21, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Nineteen members of child trafficking ring jailed over illegal adoptions
entertainment

Nineteen members of child trafficking ring jailed over illegal adoptions

A court in West Java, Indonesia, has sentenced 19 people to prison for their roles i

Jul 21, 20263 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Russian warship carried out live firing exercise off UK coast
entertainment

Russian warship carried out live firing exercise off UK coast

A Russian warship carried out a live-fire artillery exercise approximately 46 miles

Jul 21, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Nigerian court upholds digital lending rules but rejects parallel telecom licencing
technology

Nigerian court upholds digital lending rules but rejects parallel telecom licencing

While the court upheld the validity of the regulations, it agreed with one of WASPAN's central arguments: the FCCPC's consumer protection powers do not extend to licencing telecomm

Jul 21, 20265 min read
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TechCabal

Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal
world

Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal

A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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BBC World

We Didn’t Allocate Office Space Or Deploy Staff To ‘PFIPC’, Says Head Of Service
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We Didn’t Allocate Office Space Or Deploy Staff To ‘PFIPC’, Says Head Of Service

According to her, the PFIPC had approached her office, requesting the approval of its organisational structure. However, the request was turned down because the 'council' did not s

Jul 21, 20263 min read
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Channels Television

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega bans elections after decades in power
entertainment

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega bans elections after decades in power

Nicaraguas President Daniel Ortega has anno

Jul 21, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Arizona’s primary elections: Which US races to watch and why they matter
world

Arizona’s primary elections: Which US races to watch and why they matter

From the governor’s race to Democratic divisions over Gaza, here’s what could shape Arizona elections on Tuesday.

Jul 21, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

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