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Lagos Seeks Global Investment for $9 Billion Startup Ecosystem

The Lagos State Government is partnering with the Dubai World Trade Centre to attract global investors to its growing startup ecosystem, worth $9 billion. During meetings in Dubai, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, Tunbosun Alake, discussed strategies to draw international investments ahead of GITEX Nigeria 2025, a tech event expected to boost Nigeria’s economy by $25 million.
Alake highlighted that Lagos is home to over 2,000 tech startups, including successful companies like Flutterwave and OPay, with fintech making up about 40% of the industry. He encouraged potential investors to seize opportunities in Lagos, which has a skilled workforce and innovative ideas.
The 2024 Startup Index ranked Lagos 70th globally among top startup cities, making it one of only two African cities in the top 100. Alake expressed optimism about recent growth, supported by new regulations like the Startup Bill, and invited stakeholders to join Lagos’s entrepreneurial journey. LohMirmand emphasized Nigeria’s importance as Africa’s largest AI market and its role in the global tech landscape.
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Catholics in Benue Pray and Ask God to Bring Peace and End the Killings

Catholics across Benue State came together on Thursday in a heartfelt prayer walk, seeking God’s help for peace to return to the troubled region. The walk, which drew large crowds from different parishes, was marked by hymns, placards, and quiet reflection. Priests, religious groups, and lay faithful joined in solidarity as they moved through the streets.
They also prayed for the victims of the recent violence, including those killed in the attack on Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area, where many lives were lost. Those who took part in the procession spoke out about the rising insecurity and called for healing, unity, and a renewed sense of justice in the state.
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Tinubu’s Surprise Visit to Benue Sparks Outrage Over Political Rally Amid Mourning

The recent surprise visit to Benue State by President Bola Tinubu has stirred many reactions from the public.
It was reported that some school children who were outside were urged to welcome the president under the rain.
It was also noted that what started as a simple welcome turned into a political rally for the President and the Governor of the state.
This gained many criticisms from the public, especially online, as they shared their thoughts on the visit and the welcome. Many highlighted the fact that it was meant to be a condolence visit and not a celebratory event.
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President Tinubu Arrives in Benue Amid Ongoing Violence and Public Outcry

It has been reported that President Bola Tinubu just arrived to Benue State amid the violence attacks happening.
It can be recalled that the state recently through a massacre as 200 lives were lost due to the violence attacks by armed people.
No solutions has been addresses to what will happen in Benue state, till now. President Tinubu arrives to Benue state, the people now hope for a solution to be given and justice to be served.
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