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€50 Million EU-Funded ATCMA–ECOWAS Programme launches in West Africa to boost trade competitiveness and market access
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the European Union (EU), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the International Trade Centre (ITC), officially launched the Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) – ECOWAS Programme. The €50 million EU-funded regional initiative is designed to enhance trade competitiveness, strengthen regional quality…
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Israel’s 12-day war with Iran was a test of technological dominance
In just 12 days of conflict with Iran, Israel put decades of military innovation to the test, demonstrating a level of technological dominance and strategic coordination that reshaped the battlefield against a growing missile and drone threat. The conflict, which began with Israel’s “precise, preemptive strike” against Iran on June 13, marked the most extensive…
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Crypto worth $2.1 billion stolen in half-year 2025—Report
A new report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has revealed that a staggering $2.1 billion worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen in the first half of 2025 across at least 75 hacks and exploits. This marks a 10% increase over the previous first-half record set in 2022 and nearly matches total crypto thefts in…
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International Day Against Drug Abuse 2025: Know the date, theme, history, and significance
nternational Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025: Being globally observed on Thursday, June 26, the day aims to increase action and collaboration in the effort to end illicit drug use throughout the globe. nternational Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025: According to the most recent UNODC World Drug Report, the number…
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Lagos to commence e-numbering of houses to check tax evasion
he Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos Identity Project, a digital house-numbering initiative aimed at enhancing property identification and service delivery across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Enterprise Geographic Information System, Dr Olajide Babajide, said the initiative would significantly improve property identification and public service efficiency. He made the remarks…
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NIMC to deploy Youth Corps members for NIN enrolment across Nigeria
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is set to deploy Youth Corps members to fast-track the enrolment of more Nigerians into the National Identification Number (NIN) database. To this end, the Commission, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Development and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has commenced the training of selected Corps members.…
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Rowdy session as Senate confirms non-indigene as Rivers electoral commission chair
Tensions flared in the Senate on Wednesday as lawmakers clashed over the confirmation of Michael Odey, a Cross River State indigene, as Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. Odey’s confirmation, which followed the submission of a report by the Ad-Hoc Committee on the Emergency Rule in Rivers State, chaired by Senate Leader Opeyemi…
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ABIA ASSUMES CONTROL OF ELECTRICITY REGULATION, TIGHTENS LOCAL GRID OVERSIGHT
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the transfer of regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Abia State from the Commission to the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Authority (ASERA). The announcement was contained in a statement on NERC’s official X (formerly Twitter) page on Wednesday. The Electricity Act (EA) requires any state that…
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Trump administration sues Maryland federal judges over order blocking deportations
President Donald Trump‘s administration is escalating its battle with the U.S. judiciary over rulings that have stymied his agenda by filing a lawsuit with an unusual set of defendants: The judges themselves. The Justice Department in a lawsuit, opens new tab filed late on Tuesday sued the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and all 15…
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NATO commits to spending hike sought by Trump, and to mutual defence
NATO leaders on Wednesday backed the big increase in defence spending that U.S. President Donald Trump had demanded, and restated their commitment to defend each other from attack after a brief summit in the Netherlands. While Trump got what he wanted at the annual meeting, tailor-made for him, his NATO allies will be relieved that he committed…
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