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Alake advocates regional hubs to power, industrialise Africa’s mining sector

ConsumerConnect March 23, 2026 Consumer Updates

Dr. Dele Alake, Honourable Minister for Solid Minerals Development

*Dr. Dele Alake, Nigeria’s Minister for Solid Minerals Development, discloses the country’s solid minerals attracted over $2.6 billion Foreign Direct Investment into the industry within…

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Insecurity won’t overshadow efforts at supporting vulnerable Nigerians: Tinubu

ConsumerConnect March 23, 2026 Consumer Updates

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a Group Photograph with the State Governors in Ikoyi, Lagos Photo: State House

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reassures Nigerians of his administration’s determination to intensify efforts at tackling security challenges across various parts of the West African country…

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Group flags rising fake news, political distrust in Nigeria’s pre-election climate

ConsumerConnect March 23, 2026 Consumer Updates

Photo: Dubawa

*The Centre for Crisis Communication, in a recent survey, reported fresh concerns over a dangerous convergence of insecurity, political distrust, and disinformation increasingly triggering volatile…

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Nigerian Government clarifies fresh partnership with UK on migration

ConsumerConnect March 23, 2026 Consumer Updates

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and British King Charles III, at Windsor Castle

*The Nigerian Government unveils details of the recent Memorandum of Understanding inked by Nigeria and the United Kingdom, which aims to strengthen existing partnership, urging…

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NITDA strengthens creative economy with digital initiatives, enabling frameworks

ConsumerConnect March 23, 2026 Consumer Updates

Ayodeji Eniola, PhD, Director, Director-General's Office, Representing Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director-General of NITDA, Delivering a Speech at the Event Photo: NITDA

*Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency avers the move aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s focus on diversifying the economy through industrialisation, digitisation, creative…

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Mental Health: Why social media makes consumers anxious, unhappy –Report

ConsumerConnect March 23, 2026 Consumer Updates

*Researchers found that excessive social media use was associated with increased anxiety and depression-like symptoms, especially in young adults, stating it is a common trigger…

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The Substance, symbolism of President Tinubu’s UK state visit, by Tunde Rahman

ConsumerConnect March 23, 2026 Columns

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and British Prime Minister Steir Starmer, in London, UK

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his conversation with British Prime Minister Steir Starmer during his recent historic state visit to the United Kingdom, emphasises the…

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NCC advocates green telecoms for eco-friendly, sustainable digital infrastructure

ConsumerConnect March 22, 2026 Consumer Updates

*The Nigerian Communications Commission restates its commitment to the Green Telecoms Initiative, and encouraging network operators and other stakeholders to adopt renewable energy solutions over…

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Nigeria, UK sign landmark agreements on migration, border security, trade

ConsumerConnect March 21, 2026 Consumer Updates

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Nigeria's Minister of Interior Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo Photo: BHC Abuja

*The United Kingdom and Nigeria sign three landmark agreements during the recent State Visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the country, to deepen bilateral…

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Tinubu arrives Lagos from UK for Eid-el-Fitr, urges empathy, unity among Nigerians

ConsumerConnect March 21, 2026 Consumer Updates

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady (Senator) Oluremi Tinubu Friday, arrive in Lagos, after a State Visit to the UK, urging Nigerian Muslims, in…

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