Archive: October 23, 2025

Browsing through all stories published on October 23, 2025.

Davido meets Emmanuel Macron — A Moment of Cultural Diplomacy

It was an honour meeting @EmmanuelMacron and sharing our visions for a better world” — Davido via social media, October 2025

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Germany–Nigeria trade volumes hit €3 billion — a deeper look

Trade relations have grown significantly — from about €2 billion to roughly €3 billion — reflecting Nigeria’s economic recovery and deeper commercial ties with Germany, where more than 90 German firms are active across sectors.” — German Embassy / Ambassador Annett Günther.

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Vladimir Putin Calls U.S. Sanctions “an Unfriendly Act” as Moscow Vows Resistance

Such action by the U.S. administration certainly damage Russia-U.S. relations… This is, of course, an attempt to put pressure on Russia.” — Vladimir Putin in Moscow

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King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV pray together — a historic first

In a moment that would have been unthinkable five centuries ago, the Pope and the King prayed together for the care of creation — a sign that centuries of division can be met with gestures of common concern and hope.

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Mosquitoes Found in Iceland for First Time, Raising Climate Concerns

The recent mosquito sightings in Iceland are likely linked to the effects of climate change … Rising global temperatures and milder winters are creating more favourable conditions for mosquitoes to survive and reproduce in regions that were previously too cold for them.” — Carla Vieira, mosquito-borne virus scientist

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Nigerian Military Says It Killed Over 50 Militants After Drone Attacks

The combined ground and air efforts resulted in the neutralisation of over 50 terrorists across all the locations.” — Lt. Col. Sani Uba

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Human-rights activist Omoyele Sowore arrested by police outside Abuja court

“The arrest of Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court in Abuja moments ago is preposterous. The police and the Tinubu regime are making a mockery of our judiciary. He should be freed immediately.” — human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong

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President Tinubu Swears in Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman, Charges Him to Safeguard Electoral Integrity

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in Joash Amupitan, SAN as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging him to strengthen the commission’s capacity and ensure free, fair and credible elections in Nigeria.

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Dangote Eyes Listing: Plans to Sell Up to 10% Stake in Refinery on NGX

Aliko Dangote has revealed that Dangote Petroleum Refinery intends to offload 5–10 per cent of its shareholding on the Nigerian Exchange PLC within the next year as part of an ambitious expansion plan to eventually reach a throughput of 1.4 million barrels per day.

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Dangote Group Refutes Ownership of Truck Involved in Akungba-Akoko Crash

Dangote Group has officially denied that the truck with plate number JJJ 365 XB—implicated in a fatal accident in Akungba‑Akoko, Ondo State—belongs to the company or any of its subsidiaries, insisting instead the vehicle is operated by an independent logistics firm.

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FG Launches “NJFP 2.0” to Generate 20,000 Youth Jobs Annually

In line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Federal Government has opened applications for the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP 2.0), targeting the creation of 20,000 jobs each year for young Nigerian graduates.

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FG Moves to Solarise Hospitals and Universities under Big Clean-Energy Push

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to power public hospitals and universities with solar systems — a key part of the Renewed Hope Solarisation Project under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

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