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Concerns Mount Over Disbursement Of El-rufai’s $350m World Bank Loan In Kaduna - Politics

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  Not few stakeholders in Kaduna State have continued to voice out their concerns over the alleged uneven disbursement of the $350m World Bank loan secured by the immediate past administration of the state under the leadership of ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Said to be most hit by the alleged injustice occasioned by the uneven disbursement of the loan are 12 local government areas in the state. These council areas have been identified to be left in the lurch, years after the much-touted Urban Renewal Road projects initiated by the immediate past administration of ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai took off. Arewa PUNCH investigations revealed that despite the continued repayment of the $350 million World Bank loan secured under El-Rufai’s government, not a single kilometre of road has been said to have been completed in the affected LGAs, some of which are among the poorest in the state. Field investigations and corroborated testimonies from community leaders and government i...
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Full Text And Video Of Governor Soludo's Speech During Tinubu's Visit - Politics

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 Chukwuma Charles SOLUDO, CFR @CCSoludo WELCOME ADDRESS BY GOVERNOR CHUKWUMA CHARLES SOLUDO, CFR ON THE OCASSION OF THE GRAND RECEPTION FOR H.E PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR DURING HIS STATE VISIT TO ANAMBRA STATE, 8TH May 2025 1. PROTOCOLS 2. On behalf of the government and great people of Anambra State, I am greatly honoured to welcome you, our dear President, to Anambra State – the Light of the Nation! Nnoo Asiwaju! Nnoo Omenife Awka! Welcome to Anambra, the land of enterprise, knowledge, and leadership. Welcome to the home to many of Nigeria’s and Africa’s founding fathers and leaders past—Zik of Africa, Nwafor-Orizu, Odumegwu Ojukwu, Alex Ekwueme, Edwin Ume-Ezeoke, Kenneth Dike, Margaret Ekpo, Chinua Achebe, Pius Okigbo, Chuba Okadigbo, etc. Welcome to the home of Africa’s statesman, Chief Emeka Anyaoku. Welcome to the home of the Cardinals--- Arinze and Okpaleke, as well as Blessed Iwene Tansi. Yes, welcome to the home of West Africa’s largest market and au...
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USA Reaches A "Historic" Trade Deal With The UK - Foreign Affairs

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  Donald J. Trump @realDonald Trump Today is an incredible day for America as we deliver our first Fair, Open, and Reciprocal Trade Deal - Something our past Presidents never cared about. Together with our strong Ally, the United Kingdom, we have reached the first, historic Trade Deal since Liberation Day . As part of this Deal, America will raise $6 BILLION DOLLARS in External Revenue from 10% Tariffs, $5 BILLION DOLLARS in new Export Opportunities for our Great Ranchers, Farmers, and Producers, and enhance the National Security of both the U.S. and the UK through the creation of an Aluminum and Steel Trading Zone, and a secure Pharmaceutical Supply Chain. This Deal shows that if you respect America, and bring serious proposals to the table, America is OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Many more to come STAY TUNED! Re: USA Reaches A "Historic" Trade Deal With The UK
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Emir Sanusi Urges Global Investors To Tap Into Nigeria’s Business Opportunities - Politics

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  Emir Sanusi has told global investors at the Tunisia summit that Nigeria offers vast returns in manufacturing, ICT, agriculture and finance. Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged foreign investors to take advantage of the booming business environment in Nigeria to invest their resources for maximum profit margin. The Emir solicited investment opportunities in Nigeria while addressing global investors and captains of industries at the International Financial Investment and Trade Conference holding in Tunisia. In a statement issued by Munir Sanusi Bayero, Galadiman Kano and Chief of Staff to emir said Sanusi made a strong case for investment opportunities in Nigeria. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, explained that Nigeria reserves one of the fastest growing economies in Africa with highly competitive markets and business opportunities readily available for capital investors. “Sanusi essentially appealed to business and investment giants to t...
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Bill Gates Pledges To Donate 99% Of Fortune, Shut Gates Foundation By 2045 - Business

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  Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has pledged to donate 99 per cent of his remaining wealth — estimated at over $100 billion — to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which he announced will cease operations by December 31, 2045. The decision accelerates the foundation’s original wind-down timeline, which was previously set for two decades after Gates’s death. The pledge marks one of the largest philanthropic commitments in modern history, likely second only to Warren Buffett’s plan to donate his $160 billion fortune, depending on market conditions. “It’s kind of thrilling to have that much to be able to put into these causes,” Gates said in an interview with the Associated Press. In a recent blog post, Gates wrote, “There are too many urgent problems to solve for me to hold onto resources that could be used to help people. That is why I have decided to give my money back to society much faster than I had originally planned.” According to Gates, the foundation...
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Hardship: I Almost Ran Away From Watching News, Reading Newspapers – Tinubu

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  Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, has said that he "almost ran away from watching the news or reading the newspapers" due to the biting hardship his administration inflicted on the country. Tinubu claimed that despite the economic hardship ravaging Nigeria, the country has turned the corner and is on the path to recovery. Speaking during a visit to Katsina State over the weekend, Tinubu said that when he took office, the economy was challenging, but he remained resolute in his decisions, adding that it is the hallmark of leadership. "I almost ran away from watching the news or reading the newspapers," Tinubu said. "I just used courage and stayed put on my decisions, believing that the ability of a leader to take a decision at the right time is the hallmark of leadership." The President expressed confidence that the decisions taken by his administration will yield positive results, saying, "We took it, we stayed with it, and it will be ...
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Air Peace Surprises Passengers With Mid-flight Smartphones Giveaway - Travel

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  Passengers aboard a recent Air Peace flight received an unexpected mid-air gift as the Nigerian airline, in partnership with Tecno Mobile, handed out brand new Camon 40 smartphones during the journey—prompting a wave of excitement and admiration across social media. The surprise giveaway , which took place on one of the airline’s regional routes, involved a lucky dip conducted during the flight. Selected passengers were each presented with the newly launched Tecno Camon 40 device , a gesture that has since gone viral, earning accolades for both brands. A widely shared post on X (formerly Twitter) captured the mood on board: “Omo I was on an Air Peace flight today and they legit did a lucky dip mid-air — winners got brand new Tecno Camon 40 phones! No long talk, just vibes and surprises. Big ups to @flyairpeace and @tecnomobileng — this is how you treat passengers!” The response online has been overwhelmingly positive, with many Nigerians lauding the initiative as a r...
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