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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Bola Tinubu’s administration is building a sustainable, enterprise-led Nigeria, where MSMEs are improving livelihoods through the prosperity that is created in targeted infrastructure projects, business-support grants, and economic reforms, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said. The core vision, according to him, is to decentralize economic opportunities so that prosperity is shared equitably among all citizens. Senator Shettima, who spoke on Saturday in Abuja during the 8th National MSME Awards Abuja, noted that the administration is building an entire ecosystem that nurtures innovation, provides essential infrastructure, and removes barriers that have historically held back…

Anyone attempting to notch up a productive day’s work in the searing heat of southern England this last week was left in little doubt about the impact of extreme weather.But the economic effects of the climate crisis for the UK are not confined to the many hours lost to quietly perspiring – or fetching kids dismissed early from scorching classrooms.A pair of well-timed interventions from the finance lobby group TheCityUK and Swati Dhingra, the economist and independent member of the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee, made that point powerfully last week.As Andy Burnham races towards No 10, both pointed…

The ‘Al-Riqqa’ oil tanker (L) and ‘Al-Yarmouk’ oil tankers sail in the Arabian Gulf waters, off the coast of Kuwait City on June 27, 2026. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP via Getty Images) / Yasser Al-zayyat | Afp | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump again threatened Iran on Sunday with annihilation following U.S. attacks on Iranian military targets in retaliation for Tehran’s latest strikes on shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.Iran’s neighbors, Kuwait and Bahrain, reported incoming missiles and drones overnight.”United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the…

I’ve seen lots of so-called “smart” bike locks over the years, but none so far could justify the added cost. A newcomer that got its start securing ATMs for banks is trying to change that. There’s nothing wholly unique about the TMD Chain Lock, but the combination of materials, performance, and insurance-friendly ART-2 certification makes it worth considering.TMD’s first bicycle lock combines a Bluetooth proximity sensor and motion alarm with a slender core of hardened steel chain wrapped in a soft and lightweight sleeve of high performance Dyneema and Kevlar fibers. That makes this lock tough, yet flexible enough to…

 ABDULKAREEM RAMMADAN-AKEREBIATA As the contest over who succeeds Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq intensifies within the All Progressives Congress (APC), one figure appears to be charting a markedly different political course. While the state’s political conversation has been dominated by reports of resistance from a group of governorship aspirants to the perceived emergence of Speaker Saliu Danladi as the governor’s preferred successor, Engr. Femi Sanni, popularly known as Araba, has conspicuously stayed away from both camps. In a season of endorsements, counter-endorsements and internal power struggles, Araba has chosen another strategy: selling himself directly to party members and ordinary Kwarans rather than…

Chicken Republic, Nigeria’s leading quick-service restaurant brand and a flagship brand of Food Concepts Plc, has announced the introduction of its improved Smokey Jollof recipe across restaurants nationwide, further reinforcing its commitment to continuous enhancement of customer experience through menu innovation and quality improvements. The refreshed recipe represents the latest evolution of one of the brand’s most popular offerings. Developed with a focus on richer flavour, greater consistency and an even more satisfying eating experience, the improved Smokey Jollof reflects Chicken Republic’s dedication to meeting the evolving tastes and expectations of its customers. As a customer-centric brand, Chicken Republic regularly…

Key eventsEngland reaction. double quotation markTuchel is confident England can play much better than they did against Ghana and Panama and stressed the importance of building confidence among his squad. “These players are used to these moments – they play Champions League and Europa League to the end,” the head coach said. “They know what it takes. We will step up. The bigger the games get, the bigger we will get. “There is no problem growing into a tournament like this. We have strong belief and trust in each other. It is important we keep believing in what we can…

Just like in many parts of life, making a film is a team effort. And so is putting together the lineup of a big film festival. Just ask Karel Och, the artistic director of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF). “I don’t think I’ve ever used a singular whenever I talk about the selection, because I would be ashamed to use the singular, because clearly, from day one until the moment we share the movies with the audience, this is teamwork,” he tells THR. “The beauty of this teamwork is that, if you are lucky, you have a team…

*Over 8,000 newly trained soldiers to strengthen ongoing military operations, says COAS Linus Aleke in Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has redeployed theatre commanders, General Officers Commanding (GOCs), and 15 other generals in a strategic shake-up aimed at reinvigorating the Nigerian Army’s fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other emerging security threats nationwide. This is just as Shaibu has expressed confidence that more than 8,000 newly trained soldiers would significantly strengthen ongoing military operations and contribute to restoring lasting peace and improving security across Nigeria.The extensive redeployment, which affects key operational, command, training, and…

In a stadium partly designed for the purpose of hosting NFL games, the show shared the symbolism of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show – which was seen as a political statement with a celebration of all the Americas united. Yet he has said this world tour won’t include dates in the US, telling i-D magazine, external he was worried his fans would be targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.While addressing the London crowd almost entirely in Spanish (after asking for permission at the start), he didn’t make any direct political points – instead making more subtle references…