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Tinubu hale and hearty, set to return from vacation this week -Onanuga

President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria this week after spending several weeks abroad on what his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has described as a working…

  • President Bola Tinubu returns from working vacation this week
  • Tinubu met with investors in France, contributed to $7B deep-sea port
  • Vice President Kashim Shettima represented Tinubu at UNGA

Business

Stability key to mining investment in West Africa – Australian High Commissioner-designate

West Africa’s considerable mineral potential will translate into sustained investment only where companies, governments and communities can operate within stable, secure and predictable environments…

  • West Africa's mineral wealth can attract sustained investment with stability
  • Investment confidence is part of broader security conversation
  • Ghana committed to secure mining sector for industrialization

Business

State of the Nations event to highlight Indigenous mining plans

A first-ever conference aims to connect Indigenous leaders with businesses as local mining ambitions grow. The Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association expects to rally a half-dozen chiefs to…

  • First-ever State of the Nations conference bridges Indigenous leaders and businesses
  • Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association invites six chiefs to present projects
  • Event aims to strengthen relationships as Manitoba aims to triple critical mineral production

Health & Medicine

Health Ministry expands school mental health support amid student suicide concerns

THE Health Ministry is stepping up mental health screening and early intervention in schools as part of efforts to address suicidal behaviour among students, particularly those affected by bullying. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said ...

  • Health Ministry to expand school mental health support in Malaysia
  • Counseling services to detect behavioral changes early and intervene
  • National anti-bullying policy launched to strengthen student support

Business

New tour firm seeks to display ‘hidden gem’

Desiree Rantala has serious Manitoba bona fides. The 34-year-old grew up in two northern First Nations communities and has lived in Gimli and Dauphin. She’s worked in marketing roles at […]

  • Desiree Rantala, 34, founded Toba Tripper tour company
  • Company showcases Manitoba's hidden gems through curated experiences
  • Values of connection, inclusion, and stewardship guide Toba Tripper

Finance & Markets

AG Mortgage Bank Rides 42% Earnings Growth As Board Bets On Capacity Expansion, Sustainable Housing Finance

Bennett Oghifo AG Mortgage Bank Plc has posted a sharp improvement in its 2025 financial performance, with the lender’s board and management crediting the results to a deliberate strategy of

  • AG Mortgage Bank's earnings grew 42% to ₦4.93 billion in 2025
  • Board bets on capacity expansion and sustainable housing finance
  • Total assets increased 48% to ₦33.04 billion

Health & Medicine

Food Waste Poses Bigger Health Risk Than Plastic in Lagos Neighbourhoods, Says study

Fadekemi Ajakaiye A community-led study by the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) has identified food waste, rather than plastic, as the biggest health risk in Lagos neighbourhoods without…

  • Food waste poses greater health risk than plastic in Lagos neighborhoods.
  • Rapid decomposition and drainage blockage risk from food waste.
  • Study converted illegal dumpsite into community hub for waste management.
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