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In a strategic move to enhance economic growth, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has announced the creation of a $10 billion Nigeria Diaspora Fund. The initiative is designed to harness the potential of diaspora investments in bolstering the Nigerian private sector. During a recent press conference,

The newly appointed acting Vice Chancellor of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, Prof Sani Usman Kunya, has vowed to deploy massive Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive the development of the university and to solve the community problem. Professor Kunya took over in an acting capacity as the tenure

The Nigerian entertainment industry without doubt remains a force to reckon with on the global scene and particularly the movie sub-sector despite not reaching its fullest potential yet. Aside Hollywood and Bollywood, Nigeria’s Nollywood ranks amongst the very best and thanks to its largely private sector-driven approach. A number of

Three people were killed Saturday in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, including two members of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed movement and official media said. The border between Lebanon and Israel has seen near-daily exchanges of fire since the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza began nearly seven months ago. Hezbollah has intensified its

A prominent figure in the Nigerian healthcare sector, Dr. Femi Kuti, has called on government to tackle critical aspects of infrastructure development, while leveraging on the immense potential of digital health solutions to enhance healthcare access and quality in Nigeria. Kuti, who disclosed this in an interview on Arise News

A US federal appeals court has upheld R. Kelly’s 20-year prison sentence over child pornography and other crimes, rejecting the R&B singer’s defense that the case was filed too late. Kelly was sentenced in February last year but his lawyers argued the statute of limitations had passed by the time

Desperate to have her five-month-old daughter treated for a skin infection in Kenya, Celine Nyaga rode for an hour on the back of a motorcycle, cradling her baby in her arms. The 23-year-old businesswoman had spent all morning scouting public hospitals to find a paediatrician for her Audrey as a

The highly anticipated South West Advancement Award and Investment Summit, now in its 4th edition, is gearing up to honor individuals who have significantly contributed to the progress of the South West region across various sectors. From exemplary public service to fostering accountability, the awards serve as a beacon for

The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach promised that the opening ceremony of the Paris Games on the river Seine would be “iconic” and “unforgettable” despite ongoing security worries about the open-air river parade. “The very meticulous, very professional approach (from French authorities) gives us all the confidence

Three-time PGA Tour champion Brendan Steele seized a one shot lead Saturday to take into the final round at LIV Golf’s Adelaide stop, but a slew of major winners are within striking distance. The American nailed nine birdies to one bogey in an eight-under-par 64 at the Grange Golf Club