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Jake Swandeh

267 articles published

Atiku Calls for Suspension of New Tax Laws, Urges EFCC Probe Over Alleged Alterations

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate suspension of Nigeria’s newly introduced tax laws, citing allegations that the versions gazetted into law differ from those passed by the National Assembly. Atiku made the call amid growing controversy following claims by Abdussamad Dasuki, a member of the House of Representatives representing Sokoto, that the…

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Airtel, Starlink Unveil Satellite-to-Phone Service in Nigeria and 13 Other Markets

Airtel Africa has announced a landmark partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to deploy satellite-to-phone services across its 14 markets, including Nigeria, beginning in 2026. The initiative positions Airtel as the first major African mobile operator to roll out direct-to-cell satellite connectivity at scale, and is widely seen as a decisive move toward closing longstanding digital gaps…

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Dr. Solomon Akperekpe Named Among Nigeria’s 100 Top Strategic CEOs for 2025

A prominent son of Benue State and a respected national figure, Dr. Solomon Akperekpe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aspam Group Limited, has been named among the 100 Top Strategic CEOs of Nigeria’s Most Transformative Companies for 2025. The prestigious recognition places Dr. Akperekpe in the league of visionary business leaders whose strategic foresight,…

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When Tradition Salutes Service: A Well-Earned Honour for Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia

History has a way of pausing to acknowledge men whose works speak louder than proclamations. Such a moment has arrived for the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Reverend Father Hyacinth Iormem Alia, following the conferment of an honorific award by the Tiv Traditional Council — the highest custodian of Tiv heritage, values and…

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Victoria Travels Commissions Its First Female Long-Distance Transport Officer

Meet Lilian Tersoo. On roads where tradition has long dictated who should sit behind the wheel, Lilian calmly takes her seat, adjusts her mirrors, and drives history forward. She is a commercial long-distance Vehicle Transport Officer with Victoria Travels — a privately owned transportation company operating across Benue State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.…

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Nigeria Killings: US Officials Prepare High-Level Briefing for President Trump

A United States congressional delegation led by Congressman Riley Moore has concluded a multi-day fact-finding mission to Nigeria and is now preparing a classified, high-level briefing for U.S. President Donald Trump before the end of the month. The mission focused on escalating violence in parts of Nigeria and allegations of targeted killings that some…

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NAFDAC Destroys ₦5bn Worth of Fake, Expired Products in Nasarawa

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit, unwholesome, and expired products valued at over ₦5 billion, in a major clampdown on illicit goods endangering public health. The destruction exercise, carried out at a designated dumpsite in Nasarawa State, included a wide range of dangerous items such as fake…

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IITA, IFAD Launch Expanded Initiative to Empower 30,000 Nigerian Youth in Agribusiness

In a major push to boost youth employment and modernize Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have announced the expansion of the AgriHub programme, targeting the empowerment of 30,000 young Nigerians. The scaled-up initiative aims to equip young people with practical agribusiness skills,…

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