Portugal ends property route, raises golden visa bar to €500,000

Portugal has overhauled its popular Golden Visa programme, raising the minimum investment threshold to €500,000 while permanently scrapping the real estate option. The reforms, introduced between 2022 and 2023 and now fully in effect. Mark a major shift in how foreign investors can qualify for residency. Previously, property purchases were the most popular pathway. But…

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Bosun Tijani

Tijani promises AI-powered cameras to tackle insecurity in Jos

Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, has promised to deploy artificial intelligence-powered surveillance cameras to address insecurity in Jos, Plateau state. Tijani made the pledge during an engagement with the Plateau state government, where he outlined plans to strengthen digital infrastructure and enhance security across the state. He said the initiative would…

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Good Friday

Good Friday in Nigeria: How Catholics, Anglicans mark the day of Christ’s suffering

Good Friday remains one of the most solemn and spiritually intense days in the Christian calendar, and across Nigeria, millions of believers mark it with deep reflection, prayer, and remembrance of the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Unlike Christmas or Easter Sunday, which carry visible notes of celebration, Good Friday is observed in a…

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World Bank approves $500m boost for Nigerian farmers

The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit facility for Nigeria to support smallholder farmers and strengthen the country’s agricultural sector. The funding, provided through the International Development Association (IDA), will drive the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth (AGROW) project, aimed at improving productivity and food security. Targeting One Million Farmers The AGROW…

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ADC: INEC acted under APC pressure to discontinue recognition of Mark-led NWC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of acting under pressure from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in its decision to discontinue recognition of the David Mark-led national working committee (NWC). INEC had on Tuesday announced that it would stop recognising the Mark-led leadership of the party following…

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Poland Rejects U.S. Request to Send Patriot Missile Battery to Middle East

The United States asked Poland to deploy one of its Patriot missile batteries to the Middle East. Poland declined the request. As reported by ALO360, Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed the decision on Monday. He stated that Polish air defense systems would remain in place. Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Defense Minister of Poland, explained the rationale behind…

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