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These growers include Taysir Dahdouh, whose farm in the Zeytun neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, is a little smaller than a football pitch. His land was once covered with greenhouses, but they’ve been destroyed or lost during the conflict that erupted on 7 October 2023. Today, he needs tools, seeds, fertilizer and water to grow the cucumbers and tomatoes he used to. UN News Taysir Dahdouh, a Palestinian farmer, works on his farmland, which was rehabilitated following the ceasefire in Gaza. 200 new homesAlessandro Mrakic, Head of the Gaza Office for the UN Development Programme (UNDP), told UN News’s correspondent in…

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker Pros Attractively designed compact smart speaker with excellent sound for its size Supports Google Cast for multiroom audio, Apple AirPlay and Bluetooth Amazon Alexa support Touch controls on the speaker Can be linked as a stereo pair or used as rear speakers when combined with the Lifestyle Soundbar Cons More expensive than Sonos Era 100 Not backward compatible with earlier Bose Wi-Fi speakers Doesn’t natively support high-res 24-bit/192kHz audio at launch Over the years, Bose has made various stabs at multiroom wireless audio systems to compete with Sonos’ offerings. Its new Lifestyle Collection, which includes the…

Court has ordered for the final forfeiture of Aisha Achimugu’s N8.9 Billion Assets to the federal government. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of assets worth billions of naira linked to businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, to the Federal Government. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie issued the order on Thursday while delivering judgment on an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking the permanent forfeiture of the assets.  The anti-graft agency had earlier obtained an interim forfeiture order before approaching the court for a final order, which…

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By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has asked Mr Nnaemeka Ikerionwu, who volunteered to pay the N25,000 fine imposed on Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, to liaise with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, on the payment process. Last Friday, Keyamo, in a statement posted on his X handle, demanded that Obi tender a public apology to airport officials and pay a N25,000 fine over an alleged parking violation, following an internal inquiry instituted to verify the former Anambra State governor’s claim that the tyres of his vehicle…

Iron Capital, one of Africa’s leading investment banking and asset management firms, has been named Nigeria’s Best Investment Bank for Financing Solutions at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The announcement, made globally today, recognises Iron Capital’s masterful transaction architecture and its profound impact on the African financial landscape. Securing this highly coveted institutional honour just seven years into its operational history, Iron Capital has successfully displaced legacy institutions by engineering a new global standard for capital mobilisation, advisory, and asset preservation. “This recognition from Euromoney validates our core philosophy of intentionality, depth, and quiet authority,” stated Mr Jubril…

News » Premier League news » Aston Villa newsJuly 16, 2026 21:43 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Aston Villa summer 2026 transfer targets Gomes signs for Villa Manchester United have missed out on landing Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes ahead of Aston Villa this summer. The Red Devils have already recruited Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos to bolster their midfield, but they are eyeing another midfield recruit.Gomes was offered to the club earlier this month, and it was claimed that they could enter negotiations with Wolves for the Brazil international.However, Villa have now won the race for his services. They have agreed on…

Angela Onwuzoo Healthcare providers across the country, under the aegis of the Healthcare Providers’ Association of Nigeria, have unanimously opposed the establishment of the proposed National Health Facility Regulatory Agency and urged the National Assembly to withdraw the Bill in its current form. The healthcare providers said the NHFRA Bill would not only worsen patients’ out-of-pocket catastrophic health expenditure and further shrink the already limited healthcare workforce by fuelling the japa syndrome, but would also duplicate the responsibilities of existing regulatory bodies. The HCPAN members said they are not opposed to regulation but maintained that, if passed into law, the…

| By: Francis Onyemachi The Federal Government has disclosed that technology and digital services will be highly indispensable in achieving Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy target by 2030. Mr Taiwo Oyedele, minister of Finance and coordinating minister of the Economy, stated this at the BusinessDay CEO Forum 2026 held in Lagos on Thursday, outlining plans to expand broadband infrastructure, strengthen data protection, deepen fintech regulation and accelerate artificial intelligence adoption. Oyedele said the $1 trillion economy target remains achievable despite doubts from some economic analysts, adding that the government is backing the ambition with specific plans and actions. “I know many…

The United States House of Representatives has approved measures seeking to condition American assistance to Nigeria on demonstrable steps by the Federal Government to tackle violence and protect vulnerable communities, including Christians. The measures were adopted during consideration of the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill, which the House passed on Wednesday by 217-209 votes, largely along party lines. A key amendment sponsored by Republican Congressman Gregory Steube raised the proposed restriction on US assistance to Nigeria from 50 per cent to 100 per cent, meaning all funds allocated to the country would be withheld until the Federal Government meets…