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Kenya school dormitory fire kills 16 students as authorities launch probe
At least 16 students have been killed after a fire ripped through a girls’ boarding school in central Kenya, in read more Kenya school dormitory fire kills 16 students as authorities launch probe
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South Africa hikes rates for first time since 2023 as inflation mounts
South Africa’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 on Thursday, tightening monetary policy read more South Africa hikes rates for first time since 2023 as inflation mounts
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2027: Turaki led PDP to ratify Jonathan’s nomination as presidential candidate, Saturday
…..Turaki group not recognised by INEC – Okechukwu All is now set for the formal unveiling of former President Goodluck read more 2027: Turaki led PDP to ratify Jonathan’s nomination as presidential candidate, Saturday
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Customs defend halt of fuel discharge at TinCan over seal breach
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Port Command, has defended its enforcement action on the MT NY Maria, read more Customs defend halt of fuel discharge at TinCan over seal breach
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South East Commission names 25 startup winners for $50m venture capital programme
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has selected 25 startups across sectors for support under its innaugural $50 million Venture read more South East Commission names 25 startup winners for $50m venture capital programme
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Arsenal vs PSG: Heineken unveils UCL final viewing experience in Lagos
Following weeks of delivering electrifying UEFA Champions League experiences across major cities in Nigeria, Heineken is set to conclude its read more Arsenal vs PSG: Heineken unveils UCL final viewing experience in Lagos
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Zambia inflation falls to 8-year low despite Iran war shocks
Zambia’s annual inflation rate slowed to its lowest level in more than eight years in May, underscoring the growing resilience read more Zambia inflation falls to 8-year low despite Iran war shocks
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From a granddad in the diaspora-  a message to Nigerian children
Today is Children’s Day, your day. Growing up in the 70s in Nigeria, it used to be a day wrapped read more From a granddad in the diaspora-  a message to Nigerian children
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Kenya overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s top startup investment destination
Kenya has overtaken Nigeria as Africa’s leading destination for startup investment, marking a major shift in the continent’s technology and read more Kenya overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s top startup investment destination
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World Bank retains metering support despite Nigeria power loan cut
The World Bank has confirmed the continuation of the Nigerian government’s $500 million Distribution Sector Recove ry Programme (DISREP), providing read more World Bank retains metering support despite Nigeria power loan cut
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APC suspends Senator Echocho in Kogi East over alleged anti-party activities
Jibrin Isah (Echocho), member representing Kogi East Senatorial District has been suspended by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Odu read more APC suspends Senator Echocho in Kogi East over alleged anti-party activities
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South Africa’s Reserve Bank hikes key interest rate to 7% as inflation risk intensifies
The South African Reserve bank (SARB) raised its main policy rate by 25 basis points to 7% on Thursday, saying read more South Africa’s Reserve Bank hikes key interest rate to 7% as inflation risk intensifies
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22 years. Three near-misses. One lesson for every investor
“They didn’t abandon the project. They stayed the course. And on the night of Tuesday, 19 May 2026, the football read more 22 years. Three near-misses. One lesson for every investor
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PDP National Vice Chairman raises alarm over alleged threat to life by Enugu guber candidate
Ray Nnaji, national vice chairman (South-East) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has alleged that his life was under threat read more PDP National Vice Chairman raises alarm over alleged threat to life by Enugu guber candidate
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Hormuz chaos pushes World’s third-largest oil importer into Nigeria’s embrace
India, the world’s third-largest crude oil importer, is scrambling to replace lost Middle Eastern barrels with Nigeria and other alternative read more Hormuz chaos pushes World’s third-largest oil importer into Nigeria’s embrace
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Fulham reject permanent €24m deal for Samuel Chukwueze
West London Premier League outfit Fulham have reportedly decided against activating the €24 million option to sign Nigerian winger Samuel read more Fulham reject permanent €24m deal for Samuel Chukwueze
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NDC releases full list of electoral committee members for 2027 nationwide primaries
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially released the full list of members of its Electoral Committees for the conduct read more NDC releases full list of electoral committee members for 2027 nationwide primaries
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Fury and Anthony Joshua set for long-awaited battle of Britain
Former world heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are edging closer to a long-awaited blockbuster “Battle of Britain” showdown read more Fury and Anthony Joshua set for long-awaited battle of Britain
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Why Nigeria must shift from consumption to industrial production — TR Group
…backs Tinubu, Hamzat ahead 2027 The Renewal Group (TRG), a political pressure organisation, has stressed the urgent need for Nigeria read more Why Nigeria must shift from consumption to industrial production — TR Group
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Four Nigerian startups make Bloomberg’s 2026 ‘Startups to Watch’ list
Nigeria’s startup has secured a presence in Bloomberg’s latest ‘Startups to Watch’ list, represented by four companies who stand out read more Four Nigerian startups make Bloomberg’s 2026 ‘Startups to Watch’ list
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Foreign firms reassess Nigerian tax exposure after SEP changes
Foreign firms providing consulting, technical, and other remote services to Nigerian clients are reassessing their structures. The trigger: Nigeria’s new read more Foreign firms reassess Nigerian tax exposure after SEP changes
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US updates tariff rules to implement AGOA changes
…restores Gabon’s eligibility for participation   The United States has updated its tariff rules governing African trade preferences, formally embedding read more US updates tariff rules to implement AGOA changes
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Atiku set for 7th presidential run
…Analysts, others divided over his chances in 2027 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is set for his seventh attempt at read more Atiku set for 7th presidential run
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Eid Al-Adha: Eragbe congratulates Nigerians, urges service to one another
Eragbe Anslem, Labour party Edo North senatorial candidate has extended Eid Mubarak greetings to all Muslim faithful across Edo North read more Eid Al-Adha: Eragbe congratulates Nigerians, urges service to one another
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Let’s join forces to oust Tinubu in 2027, Atiku tells Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen
….says ADC govt will prioritise security,  economy, healthcare, education, others Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged former Rivers State read more Let’s join forces to oust Tinubu in 2027, Atiku tells Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen
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Police arrest two suspected Sara-Suka cult members in Plateau 
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested two suspected Sara-Suka cult members and recovered dangerous weapons alongside suspected illegal substances read more Police arrest two suspected Sara-Suka cult members in Plateau 
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2027: Atiku clinches ADC presidential ticket
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the read more 2027: Atiku clinches ADC presidential ticket
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Nigeria’s telecom sector hits strongest growth as data economy expands
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has recorded its strongest real GDP growth in the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing its position as read more Nigeria’s telecom sector hits strongest growth as data economy expands
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Stronger standard, technology key to resilient ground handling – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for stronger implementation of global standards, a transition to modernized ground support read more Stronger standard, technology key to resilient ground handling – IATA
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Meta’s subscription rollout signals end of free social media era
Meta has started rolling out paid subscription plans for users of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp globally, signaling one of the read more Meta’s subscription rollout signals end of free social media era
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Nigerian capital market to commemorate transition to T+1 settlement cycle
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), and other key read more Nigerian capital market to commemorate transition to T+1 settlement cycle
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Underfunding the Freedom of Information budget undermines Nigerians’ access to information
The Nigerian Constitution guarantees the fundamental right to information, and the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2011 reinforces this right. read more Underfunding the Freedom of Information budget undermines Nigerians’ access to information
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When employers ignore the contract
For decades, Nigerian employment law followed a rigid and predictable rule in ordinary master-servant employment relationships: where an employer wrongfully read more When employers ignore the contract
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17 Nigerians refused entry into Saint Kitts over Ebola outbreak concerns 
Some 17 Nigerian nationals who arrived Tuesday at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport have been denied entry due to read more 17 Nigerians refused entry into Saint Kitts over Ebola outbreak concerns 
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Nigeria’s electric vehicle market: Opportunity or expensive experiment?
Nigeria’s next major energy transition may not be decided by policy announcements in Abuja. It may be decided in traffic. read more Nigeria’s electric vehicle market: Opportunity or expensive experiment?
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FOR THE RECORD: We commit to building an economy that benefits all Nigerians – Atiku
Being the speech by Atiku Abubakar, former vice president, Federal Republic of Nigeria, while accepting his nomination as the Presidential read more FOR THE RECORD: We commit to building an economy that benefits all Nigerians – Atiku
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