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Coronation Group partners with NCMM to establish world-class gallery as Benin bronzes return to Nigeria
The Cable
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June 23, 2025
Coronation Group is proud to announce its partnership with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) to establish the Coronation Gallery in Benin – a dedicated space within the new NCMM Oba Ovonramwen Facility in Benin City. The...
Flutterwave boosts Cameroon’s businesses with 34th country licence
Technext
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June 23, 2025
Flutterwave has officially launched its digital payment services in Cameroon after securing a Payment Service Provider licence from the Central Bank of Central African States (BEAC). This milestone, achieved through a technical partnership with...
Shareholders applaud new leadership at Julius Berger’s 55th AGM as company pays out N5.2bn dividend
Business Hallmark
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June 23, 2025
Shareholders of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc expressed strong optimism and support for the company’s new leadership at its 55th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Thursday. The gathering marked the first...
Nigeria receives historic return of 119 Benin Bronzes from Netherlands
TVC News Nigeria
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June 23, 2025
Nigeria has officially received 119 Benin Bronzes from the Kingdom of the Netherlands—the single largest repatriation of looted artefacts in the country’s history. The handover ceremony took place at the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos, with top...
NBBF Confirms New Dates For Zenith Bank Women’s B’ball League
Leadership
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June 23, 2025
The Nigeria Basketball Federation, the organisers of the Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League, has announced a new date for the 2025 league season, with the first phase for two conferences; Atlantic and Savannah, expected to start on July 21 and...
Nigeria Receives 119 Benin Bronzes From Netherlands In Historic Repatriation
TVC News Nigeria
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June 23, 2025
In a landmark cultural achievement, Nigeria has officially received 119 Benin Bronzes from the Netherlands, marking the largest return of stolen artefacts in the nation’s history. The handover ceremony took place at the National Museum in Onikan,...
Tinubu Hosts Historic West Africa Economic Summit to Deepen Regional Integration
News Diary Online
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June 22, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to lead a high-level push for regional economic integration as he hosts the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. By Chimezie Godfrey...
Coronation Partners with NCMM to Establish World-class Gallery as Benin Bronzes Return to Nigeria
This Day
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June 22, 2025
Coronation Group has announce its partnership with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) to establish the Coronation Gallery in Benin – a dedicated space within the new NCMM Oba Ovonramwen Facility in Benin City. The gallery, it...
Nigeria, Benin Republic sign integration agreement as Presidents Tinubu and Talon lead call for regional reforms
National Accord Newspaper
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June 22, 2025
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin signed an agreement on Saturday to deepen bilateral integration and serve as a model for broader regional cooperation within ECOWAS. The signing ceremony, witnessed by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Benin...
Netherlands formally returns 119 stolen Benin bronzes to Nigeria
National Accord Newspaper
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June 22, 2025
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Netherlands has formally returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking the single largest repatriation of artefacts in the country’s history. The bronzes, looted during the British invasion of the ancient Benin Kingdom...
Nigeria, Benin Strengthen Ties with Integration Pact
Point Blank News
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June 22, 2025
In a step aimed at deepening ties and strengthening stronger regional cooperation, Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have signed a bilateral integration agreement, setting a powerful precedent for enhanced collaboration across the Economic...
From Loss To Legacy: At the Official Handover of 119 Benin Bronzes Reclaimed by Nigeria
Arise News
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June 22, 2025
The National Museum in Onikan, Lagos, played host on Saturday, to a landmark signing ceremony marking the official return of 119 Benin Bronzes from the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Nigeria. The event signified the largest physical repatriation of...
Netherlands returns 119 looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria
Eagle Online
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June 22, 2025
The Netherlands has formally handed over 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking the single largest repatriation of artefacts in the country’s history. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the artefacts, which included commemorative heads...
Nigeria, Benin Republic sign agreement to deepen bilateral relations
The Cable
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June 22, 2025
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have signed a landmark agreement to deepen bilateral cooperation and set a precedent for broader collaboration across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). According to the presidency, the...
WAES: Single visa, unified digital identity seen boosting regional trade, integration
Business Day
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June 21, 2025
Stakeholders on Friday in Abuja made strong recommendations for the adoption of single visa and unified identify systems to boost regional integration trade in West Africa. The panel made up of experts, while debating the topic of “Regional Access...
Oba of Benin Says He’s Overwhelmed with Return of 119 Artefacts, Hails Nduka Obaigbena’s Efforts
This Day
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June 22, 2025
*Musawa: Return of artefacts a shining moment for Nigeria Yinka Olatunbosun The Oba of Benin, His Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has expressed delight over the return of the artefacts looted in 1897, by the Government of the Netherlands to his palace in...
Zenith Bank Women’s League gets new date
The Sun Nigeria
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June 22, 2025
The Nigeria Basketball Federation, the organisers of the Zenith Bank Women’s league have announced a slight shift in the dates for the 2025 premier women basketball championship. In the letter signed by NBBF Secretary General, Amina Amanchi and...
West Africa must break trade barriers to unlock $500bn regional potential – Okonjo-Iweala
New Mail
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June 21, 2025
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has urged West African leaders to dismantle trade barriers, reduce costs, and think regionally to unlock the subregion’s $500 billion economic potential and secure...
Nigeria, Benin sign integration agreement as Tinubu, Talon lead call for regional reforms
News Diary Online
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June 21, 2025
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin signed an agreement on Saturday to deepen bilateral integration and serve as a model for broader regional cooperation within ECOWAS. According to a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the...
Nigeria, Benin sign integration agreement
Premium Times
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June 21, 2025
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin signed an agreement on Saturday to deepen bilateral integration and serve as a model for broader regional cooperation within ECOWAS. The signing ceremony, witnessed by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Benin...