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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq donated a new Toyota Hiace bus to the Kwara State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria. The gesture was praised for promoting religious harmony and enhancing the association's operational capacity.
TETFund has announced that tertiary institutions with abandoned projects will be barred from accessing new interventions in the 2027 allocation cycle until outstanding projects are completed. This decision aims to address ongoing delays in project execution.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has appointed six new Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service, as announced by Head of Service Inyingi Brown. They are to be sworn in on July 29, 2026, to enhance administrative leadership.
Popular Nigerian content creators Habeeb Hamzat and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata exchanged vows at a court wedding, marking a significant step in their relationship ahead of their white wedding scheduled for August 1, 2026.
Dangote Cement Plc has disclosed that its Board of Directors met on 29 July 2026 and approved the Unaudited Financial Statements for the quarter ended 30 June 2026. The company states the results will be released to the public on or before 30 July 2026, in accordance with NGX rules.
Defence Minister directs troops to escalate operations against armed groups following recent attacks in Zamfara that killed police officers and abducted a…
Staco Insurance Plc filed a corporate action notice on 29 July 2026 disclosing the death of its Managing Director/CEO and the appointment of two new principal officers. The filing notifies NGX, shareholders, and the investing public of these leadership changes, which remain subject to final approval by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM).
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have advanced in their joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, fulfilling CAF's criteria for the next round. CAF President Patrice Motsepe congratulated them on their aspirations during a meeting in New York City.
Chelsea is set to finalize the transfer of defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for over £52m. The 26-year-old is expected to undergo a medical this week and sign a six-year contract, impacting Chelsea's defensive lineup.
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