Dubai, Oct. 3, 2024 – ARISE IIP, a leading pan-African developer and operator of world-class industrial parks, has announced a significant capital raise of US$443 million. The funding includes a strategic US$300 million investment from Afreximbank’s development impact investment arm, The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), securing Afreximbank’s FEDA a significant stake in ARISE IIP. Additionally, the capital raise is supported by an additional US$143 million contribution from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). The investment builds on debt funding relationship of over 12 years between ARISE IIP and Afreximbank, during …
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Abuja, Oct. 3, 2024 – Worried by the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by Israeli government, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has advised Nigerians resident in Lebanon to move out now that commercial flights are still operating. NiDCOM, in a statement, said it gave the advice in spite of the information from the Nigerian community in Lebanon that most Nigerians had relocated from the southern part and are now relatively safe. It advised that all Nigerians should keep themselves safe until there would be a ceasefire. …
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Toyota Prado, Kia cars up for grabs as Glo unveils Festival of Joy promo 
As the year begins to roll towards the festive end, Glo customers are in for a great time as the company on Tuesday unveiled a delightful new season of its Festival of Joy promotion. The promotion is parading Toyota Prado SUVs and other delectable prizes. The end-of-year promotion, which began on October 1, will run […]
Toyota Prado, Kia cars up for grabs as Glo unveils Festival of Joy promo
Premier League reveals top 10 fastest players this season [Full list] 
The Premier League has published the 10 fastest players this season. Remarkably, Tottenham Hotspur defender, Micky Van de Ven, takes top spot. Van de Ven set the fastest speed so far this season during their 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. It came in first-half stoppage time when the 23-year-old ran […]
Premier League reveals top 10 fastest players this season [Full list]
Food price: Cost of healthy diet drops – NBS
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The National Bureau of Statistics has said the cost of a Healthy Diet declined on a Month-on-month basis to N1,255 per day in August 2024 from N1,265 in July amid high prices of food. NBS disclosed this in its recent Cost of a Healthy Diet, CoHD data released on its official website. According to NBS, […]
Amaechi remains APC leader in Rivers – Beke
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The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Emeka Beke has asserted that former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi remains the party’s leader in the state. Beke emphasized that despite Amaechi’s current silence, he continues to be a significant influence and active member of the APC. He dismissed rumours that Amaechi has withdrawn […]
Champions League: Vanaken thumbs up Onyedika for game-winning assist 
Club Brugge captain, Hans Vanaken has lauded Raphael Onyedika for his exemplary display in the club’s win over Sturm Graz. The Belgian Pro League champions defeated Sturm Graz 1-0 in their UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday night. It was Club Brugge’s first win in the competition this season. Onyedika set up Christof Tzolis for […]
Champions League: Vanaken thumbs up Onyedika for game-winning assist
We won’t allow anyone disrupt Rivers LG election – Ijaw Youth Council 
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has said that it will not allow anyone or group of persons to disrupt the Rivers State local government election holding on Saturday, 5th October. The President of IYC, Dr. Theophilus Alaye stated this while addressing a press conference on Thursday in Port Harcourt. He said the intention of Governor […]
We won’t allow anyone disrupt Rivers LG election – Ijaw Youth Council
Stop migrating to countries worse than Nigeria – Abike Dabiri-Erewa warns Nigerians 
Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has warned Nigerians against migrating to countries worse than Nigeria. In a video shared on X, Ms Dabiri-Erewa appealed to Nigerian influencers and bloggers to help the Federal Government to warn Nigerians against fleeing to “worse” countries. “Please, we appeal to bloggers and influencers. Help us […]
Stop migrating to countries worse than Nigeria – Abike Dabiri-Erewa warns Nigerians
UCL: Very difficult – Endrick on starting games for Real Madrid 
Real Madrid attacker Endrick has opened up about his game time at the Santiago Bernabeu. He said that getting a starting role in Carlo Ancelotti’s team is not easy to come by. The Brazilian said this after Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss to Ligue 1 side LOSC Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday. The youngster […]
UCL: Very difficult – Endrick on starting games for Real Madrid
Community Leader Prince Yomade Honored with Award of Merit by Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria 
Police recover 2 stolen vehicles, guns in Ebonyi 
Police nab three suspects over killing of husband, wife in Abia