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Access Bank Commends Ogun’s Investor-Friendly Policies, Backs Gateway Airport Project

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

Access Bank praises Ogun policies, backs airport project, highlights role of partnerships in driving investment and long-term economic growth. The Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, has commended the Ogun State Government for creating a business-friendly environment that continues to attract investors. Ogbonna gave the commendation during...

First Lady Tinubu Urges Global Investment In Science, Health Systems On World Health Day

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

First lady Oluremi Tinubu calls for global investment in science, stronger health systems and collaboration to build resilient healthcare worldwide. Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has canvassed global support for science and investment in health systems. In a message issued on Tuesday to mark this year’s World Health...

UN Backs Dangote Group To Scale Impact On Africa’s Food Security

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

UN pledges support for Dangote to boost food security as company expands fertiliser, fuel exports across Africa. The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has underscored the strategic importance of Dangote Industries Limited, particularly the Dangote Fertiliser Limited—in addressing Africa’s mounting food security challenges, while calling for stronger...

Trump Warns Iran’s ‘Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’ Unless Deal Is Reached

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2026April 7, 20260

Trump warns Iran’s “whole civilization will die” unless it reaches urgent deal before US-imposed deadline expires. US President Donald Trump has issued an unusually stark warning to Iran, saying the country’s “whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” if its leadership fails to take what he...

UK Bans Kanye West Over Antisemitic Remarks, Cancels Festival Performance

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2026April 7, 20260

The UK government has blocked Kanye West from entering the country to perform at Wireless Festival, citing his history of antisemitic remarks. The UK government has officially barred American rapper Kanye West from traveling to the country to headline this summer’s Wireless Festival in London, following widespread criticism over his...

Nigerian Resident Doctors Suspend Strike, Issue April 21 Ultimatum Over Allowance Dispute

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2026April 7, 20260

NARD suspends indefinite nationwide strike, orders doctors to resume Wednesday, issues April 21 ultimatum over allowance dispute resolution. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite nationwide strike and directed its members to resume duties at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Speaking on Tuesday after a meeting of...

Tinubu, Dangote, Global Leaders To Attend Africa CEO Forum 2026 In Kigali

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2026April 7, 20260

Tinubu, Dangote, and global leaders to attend Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, focusing on Africa’s economic scale agenda. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to join world leaders, policymakers and global investors at the Africa CEO Forum 2026 scheduled to hold in Kigali, Rwanda, on 14–15 May 2026. The...

Omah Lay Dominates Streaming Platforms As ‘Clarity of Mind’ Tracks Lead Major Charts

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2026April 7, 20260

Tracks Omah Lay’s new album is leading charts on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music and Audiomack after release. Omah Lay’s latest album Clarity of Mind is enjoying massive success across major music platforms, with multiple tracks from the project rising to the top of Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music and...

Faith, Fame, and Forever: Benjamins-Laniyi’s 30-Year Love Story Steals the Spotlight

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2026April 7, 20260

The Throne Room Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Abuja, has celebrated the 30th wedding anniversary of its presiding pastor, Pastor and Mrs. Benjamins-Laniyi, in a colourful and heartfelt ceremony held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja. The event drew members of the congregation, dignitaries, and well-wishers who...

Paramount Seeks Gulf Funding For $110bn Warner Bros Discovery Takeover

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2026April 7, 20260

Paramount pursues $24bn Gulf backing led by Saudi fund to finance massive Warner Bros Discovery merger deal Paramount Skydance is in talks to secure signed equity commitments of almost $24 billion from three sovereign wealth funds led by Saudi Arabia to help back its takeover of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD),...