Kogi Enterprise Agency, CAREC Ink Strategic Development Deals

Abibat Babalola

. ‘Startups in assembling electronic digital devices, portable solar lamps and generators, inverters, battery energy storage packs, and others.’ Full scope of the MoU   Kogi Enterprise Development Agency (KEDA) has signed a memorandum of Understanding with Combined Agricultural and Renewable Energy Company Limited (CAREC) in Lokoja, the state capital. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) sets forth the mutual understanding and intentions of the parties to establish a strategic collaboration to support the agency’s MSME development initiatives. The scope of the MOU includes, joint establishment of incubation Centre for nursing…

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‘Dodo Mayana,’ 10 Things To Know About Super Eagles Legendary Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai

Ganiyu Amodu

Peter Rufai, legendary goalkeeper of the Super Eagles, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Rufai, 61-year-old, passed away on Thursday morning, July 3, 2025, after a long illness that kept him out of the public eye for some time. Ex-Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, Is Dead ‘Extraordinary Person,’ Liverpool Star Diogo Jota’s Death Sparks Tributes Known for his agility, leadership, and unforgettable saves, Peter Rufai—fondly called “Dodo Mayana”—was a pivotal figure during Nigeria’s golden era in international football. Platforms Africa presents 10 things to know about the late Super Eagles…

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Ex-Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Peter Rufai, legendary goalkeeper of the Super Eagles, has been reported dead. Rufai, 61-year-old, passed away on Thursday morning, July 3, 2025, after a long illness that kept him out of the public eye for some time. Meanwhile, the family is yet to announce his death, but a top Lagos State Government official confirmed it. ‘Extraordinary Person,’ Liverpool Star Diogo Jota’s Death Sparks Tributes ‘Aged 28,’ How Liverpool Star, Diogo Jota, Died ‘Wake-up Call,’ Global Footballers’ Union Warns FIFA Over Extreme Heat At Club World Cup Regarded as one of…

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‘First To Acquire 2 IOCs,’ Oando Heightens Energy Security Commitments

Abibat Babalola

The Group Chief Executive Officer of Oando PLC, Wale Tinubu, has reaffirmed the company’s unwavering commitment to advancing Nigeria’s energy security and accelerating its transition to cleaner energy solutions. Tinubu, who was represented by Dr. Alex Irune, Managing Director of Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited, spoke during a strategic session themed “Prioritising Energy Security” at the ongoing Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference in Abuja. Addressing participants at the high-level session, Dr. Irune emphasized that energy security is fundamentally about ensuring access to reliable and affordable energy for all Nigerians.…

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‘Extraordinary Person,’ Liverpool Star Diogo Jota’s Death Sparks Tributes

Ganiyu Amodu

▪️What Cristiano Ronaldo, Steven Gerard, LeBron James, Rafael Nadal, others said about the winger ▪️From Wedding To Death: What you need to about the Portuguese international ▪️The tragic accident also took the life of his younger brother, André Filipe Teixeira da Silva   Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, were killed in a car crash near Zamora, Spain, police said Thursday. Liverpool FC, the Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) also confirmed the incident. The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed to The…

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Politically Expired People Can’t See Tinubu’s Good Works — Wike

Abibat Babalola

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has slammed critics who insist the President Tinubu administration is underperforming, saying such people are “politically expired” and blind to ongoing progress. Speaking on Wednesday during the flag-off and commissioning of road projects in the Ushafa-Bwari area of Abuja, Wike aimed at long-time political critics who, he claimed, had drifted across multiple parties since 1999, yet still fail to acknowledge progress. “Let them hear. Let those who don’t have vision, who are politically expired, and those who, since 1999, have belonged…

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‘Aged 28,’ How Liverpool Star, Diogo Jota, Died

Ganiyu Amodu

Liverpool star Diogo Jota has reportedly died in a car crash. The Portugese winger, aged 28, was involved in the accident in Zamora, Spain, reports local media. Two Robots Stretchered Off As China Hosts World’s First AI Football Match ‘Wake-up Call,’ Global Footballers’ Union Warns FIFA Over Extreme Heat At Club World Cup The accident occurred on the A52, near the municipality of Palacios de Sanabria, reports Marca. More to come… Credit: The Sun UK

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IMF Urges Nigeria To Cut 2025 Budget On Oil Prices Drop

Abibat Babalola

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the federal government to rework its 2025 N54.99 trillion budget to reflect a less favourable oil price environment, warning that the country remains vulnerable to external shocks despite recent macroeconomic gains. In its latest Article IV Consultation with Nigeria, the IMF praised bold reforms undertaken by Nigerian authorities in the past two years, including the removal of fuel subsidies, cessation of central bank financing of fiscal deficits, and the liberalisation of the foreign exchange (FX) market. However, the Fund emphasised that more effort…

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US-based Lawyer Owolabi Salis Becomes First Nigerian To Travel To Space

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Owolabi Salis, a Nigerian-born lawyer and politician, has made history as the first Nigerian to travel to space. Salis was among six passengers aboard Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission, which lifted off from West Texas on June 29, 2025. His crewmates included Allie Kuehner, Carl Kuehner, Leland Larson, Freddie Rescigno Jr., and Jim Sitkin. According to Space in Africa, the 10-minute suborbital flight took the crew past the Kármán line, the internationally recognised boundary of space, reaching a peak altitude of 105.2 kilometres. With this feat, Salis joins the ranks of…

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Two Robots Stretchered Off As China Hosts World’s First AI Football Match

Ganiyu Amodu

+ what you need to know about the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games   Two robots were stretchered off after collapsing during the first ever humanoid football match powered entirely by artificial intelligence. The event in Beijing saw four teams face off in fully autonomous three-on-three games over the weekend, which took place without any human intervention or supervision. Equipped with advanced visual sensors, the robots were able to identify the ball and navigate the field. They were designed to stand up on their own after falling, however during the…

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