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The Yoruba Community Association, Toronto, Canada cordially invites you to an inspiring and transformative virtual event that promises to foster personal growth and strengthen our collective bonds. Mark your calendars for this unmissable gathering, scheduled to take place on May 17, 2025, from 12 PM to 2 PM Eastern Time (5 PM to 7 PM Nigerian Time, 10 AM to 12 PM Central Standard Time). This carefully curated event, themed “From Hustle to Help: Building Ourselves and Our Community,” seeks to explore the transition from personal struggles to a more community-driven approach to success. In an era where individual hustle…

Lola Shoneyin‘s compelling work, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, is making a powerful return to the stage in a bold and unforgettable new production at London’s acclaimed Arcola Theatre, poised to establish itself as one of the must-see theatrical events of 2025 Based on the bestselling novel by Lola Shoneyin…Read More

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Tuesday that Britain is not fully sharing technologies with Italy and Japan in a major project to develop a new fighter jet. The Italian official urged the British government to bring down the barriers of selfishness. Crosetto stressed the importance of the Global Combat Air Programme, GCAP, which aims to develop by 2035 an aircraft that incorporates the most advanced technologies. According to the defence minister, a senior member of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s rightist Brothers of Italy party, sharing technology when making investments together was crucial to a serious relationship. “There is…

Namibia Observes World Hand Hygiene Day: Reinforcing Clean Hands for Safer Care johanna.nambah… Wed, 14/05/2025 – 11:11 14 May 2025…Read More

Equity Market Rebounds as Investors Gain N315bn  The Nigerian Stock Exchange witnessed a significant rebound at the close of Tuesday’s trading session, with a remarkable N315bn gain in market capitalisation. The market closed at N68.4tn, driven largely by key players such as Oando, Chellarams, and Transcorp…Read More

World Bank Faults FG Cash Transfer Programme The World Bank has faulted the Federal Government’s conditional cash transfer programme, stating that the initiative failed to reach millions of Nigerians in need of urgent economic relief, as only 37 per cent of the targeted households had so far benefited from the scheme…Read More

CBN Launches Diaspora BVN Platform, Targets $1bn Monthly Remittances  The Central Bank of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, has launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number platform, an initiative aimed at enhancing financial access for Nigerians in the diaspora. The platform, which enables Nigerians abroad to obtain their Bank Verification Number remotely…Read More

REA Attracts N5.8bn Private Investment with Renewable Energy  The Federal Government has announced progress in its drive to expand clean energy access across the country, revealing that the Rural Electrification Fund has attracted N5.8bn in private sector investment. The programme managed by the Rural Electrification Agency is part of a broader strategy to stimulate rural […] The post REA Attracts N5.8bn Private Investment with Renewable Energy  appeared first on Economic Confidential…Read More

FG Begins Export of New Crude Blend, Obodo The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission says the first cargo of the new Obodo crude blend has been shipped. In a statement by the NUPRC Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, on Tuesday, he congratulated Conoil Producing Limited on the successful shipment of the first cargo of the Obodo […] The post FG Begins Export of New Crude Blend…Read More

The political balance in the Senate has shifted once more, as three senators from Kebbi State have officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Their move has further strengthened the ruling party’s majority and stirred fresh debate about the future of the opposition.Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central)Senator Adamu Aliero…Read More