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HFN sees new bill increasing Nigeria’s health financing options
The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has applauded the passage of a pro-health tax reform bill by the Nigerian Senate, read more HFN sees new bill increasing Nigeria’s health financing options
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Africa Re posts $16m profit Q1, maintains strong capital position despite headwinds
The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, achieving read more Africa Re posts $16m profit Q1, maintains strong capital position despite headwinds
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How Johann Rupert turned a €22m gold investment into an €80m holding
Johann Rupert’s long-term investment approach has once again paid off, with his investment vehicle, Reinet Investments, turning a €22 million read more How Johann Rupert turned a €22m gold investment into an €80m holding
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Army Airborne graduates charged to deploy specialised skills against security threats
The Nigerian Army has charged newly qualified paratroopers and other specialised personnel to deploy the skills acquired during their training read more Army Airborne graduates charged to deploy specialised skills against security threats
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Fears for children’s safety stall military rescue operations in Borno, Oyo, abductions
Military efforts to rescue dozens of pupils and teachers kidnapped in separate school attacks in Oyo and Borno states have read more Fears for children’s safety stall military rescue operations in Borno, Oyo, abductions
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Customs’ N77bn revenue jump signals economic growth at Eastern ports – ANLCA
Ifeanyi Isikaku, Chairman, Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Onne Seaport Chapter, has described the unprecedented N77.3 billion Customs read more Customs’ N77bn revenue jump signals economic growth at Eastern ports – ANLCA
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FG urged to take action to protect Nigerians against Ebola
…as country faces heightened risk of Ebola importation Amobi Ogah, Member, representing Isiukwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, read more FG urged to take action to protect Nigerians against Ebola
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Akwa Ibom boosts food production with launch of high-yielding cassava variety
Akwa Ibom has launched a new variety of high-yielding cassava for farmers in a bid to boost food production and read more Akwa Ibom boosts food production with launch of high-yielding cassava variety
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FG flags off Gombe–Biu highway, Umahi warns against politicising insecurity
The Federal Government has officially flagged off the dualisation of the Gombe–Biu Super Highway, a major segment of the Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri read more FG flags off Gombe–Biu highway, Umahi warns against politicising insecurity
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Grenada opens doors to Nigerians with visa-free access, eyes trade, investment boom
The Caribbean nation of Grenada has approved visa-free entry for Nigerian passport holders and is awaiting a reciprocal decision from read more Grenada opens doors to Nigerians with visa-free access, eyes trade, investment boom
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Why millions still lack access to life-saving medical tests
Artificial intelligence can now detect diseases faster. Genomic technology is making personalised treatment possible. Digital health records are improving patient read more Why millions still lack access to life-saving medical tests
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“Call of My Life” rakes N396.1M as Nollywood dominates May Box Office
Nollywood films led the Nigerian cinema charts for the weekend of May 29-31, underscoring local productions’ strong audience appeal over read more “Call of My Life” rakes N396.1M as Nollywood dominates May Box Office
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The hidden arms trade: Tracking West Africa’s illicit weapons networks
Discussions about the security crisis unfolding across West Africa often focus on terrorism, banditry, insurgency, and organised crime. Yet beneath read more The hidden arms trade: Tracking West A\frica’s illicit weapons networks
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Lagos moves to shield public data as AI-driven cyber threats rise
The Lagos state government has intensified efforts to protect public data and digital services through a new cybersecurity capacity-building programme read more Lagos moves to shield public data as AI-driven cyber threats rise
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Achimugu’s Director of the Year Award: Implications for the Nigerian Aviation Industry
The expansive, glitzy hall of the Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Expo Centre at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammad Airport read more Achimugu’s Director of the Year Award: Implications for the Nigerian Aviation Industry
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Mutual Benefits unveils new website, expanding digital access to insurance solutions
Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has announced the soft launch of its newly redesigned corporate website, marking a significant milestone in read more Mutual Benefits unveils new website, expanding digital access to insurance solutions
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Norfund backs Ventures Platform Fund II, deepens startup investment in Nigeria
The Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries (Norfund) has committed capital to Ventures Platform Pan-African Fund II (VP PAF II), read more Norfund backs Ventures Platform Fund II, deepens startup investment in Nigeria
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Social listening 5 June 2026
1. Controversy and irony in the arrest of Ifechukwu Dennis as a whistleblower now claim the IGP arrested the wrong read more Social listening 5 June 2026
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SATH Foundation targets youth innovation with new initiative
Across Nigeria, thousands of young people are eager to participate in the digital economy, build technology solutions, and contribute to read more SATH Foundation targets youth innovation with new initiative
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Wema Bank deepens support for SME, women entrepreneurs with Fashion Souk 2026 partnership
Wema Bank is stepping up support for women entrepreneurs and small businesses as it returns as headline sponsor of Fashion read more Wema Bank deepens support for SME, women entrepreneurs with Fashion Souk 2026 partnership
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Stop telling women to be more confident. Fix the infrastructure
The conversation about women in business has a problem. It has become a conversation almost entirely about women. The diagnosis read more Stop telling women to be more confident. Fix the infrastructure
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The cooler city: Why Lagos cannot afford to wait
At 2 A.M. on a dry-season night in Lagos, the air in Mushin does not cool. The asphalt on Agege read more The cooler city: Why Lagos cannot afford to wait
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Nature has been sending us signals. Our Farmers read them first.
As the world marks World Environment Day, the most consequential climate-finance decision Nigeria and much of West Africa can make read more Nature has been sending us signals. Our Farmers read them first.
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2027: How “stomach infrastructure” is competing with tech-driven voters education, mobilisation
…As Obono Obla bears mind on Nigeria electoral crossroads Stomach infrastructure, the practice of exchanging immediate food, cash, or material read more 2027: How “stomach infrastructure” is competing with tech-driven voters education, mobilisation
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2027: Labour party holds NEC meeting to regularise candidates
In compliance with Article 28 of the Labour Party Constitution 2026, the Labour Party wishes to notify its statutory members read more 2027: Labour party holds NEC meeting to regularise candidates
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Police arrest man behind ‘Tinubu voice’ recording
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a man identified as Ifechukwu Dennis, alleged to be the originator of an artificial read more Police arrest man behind ‘Tinubu voice’ recording
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Nigeria’s BUA Cement outpaces Lafarge, Dangote in profit growth
BUA Cement, the second largest cement manufacturer, recorded the highest profit growth among its peers in the first three months read more Nigeria’s BUA Cement outpaces Lafarge, Dangote in profit growth
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Nigeria ranks fifth among Africa’s best-performing countries in 2026
Nigeria has emerged as the fifth-best performing country in Africa in the 2026 edition of the Africa Performance Index compiled read more Nigeria ranks fifth among Africa’s best-performing countries in 2026
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Hotel developers, brands target secondary cities, mid-scale offerings in market shift
While major cities account for over 70 percent of quality hotel offerings in the country, hope seems to rise for read more Hotel developers, brands target secondary cities, mid-scale offerings in market shift
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Poperty Digest June 2026
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Continental Hotels Group partners with UNICEF to empower Nigerian youth in hospitality, tourism
Continental Hotels, operators of the premier luxury properties Lagos Continental and Abuja Continental, has announced a strategic partnership with UNICEF’s read more Continental Hotels Group partners with UNICEF to empower Nigerian youth in hospitality, tourism
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Parthian’s i-invest broadens offering with asset-backed loans
i-invest, Nigeria’s digital investment platform, has unveiled a significantly enhanced platform experience designed to make investing more intuitive, accessible, and read more Parthian’s i-invest broadens offering with asset-backed loans
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NCR Nigeria returns to profitability after four years of losses
NCR Nigeria Plc has returned to profitability in its full-year financial statement of 2025, after four straight years of losses. read more NCR Nigeria returns to profitability after four years of losses
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SustyVibes targets $250,000 funding, unveils expansion into Ghana, UK, US
Nigerian sustainability organisation SustyVibes has unveiled plans to expand its operations into Ghana, the United Kingdom and the United States, read more SustyVibes targets $250,000 funding, unveils expansion into Ghana, UK, US
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NCDC urges governors to increase funding for Ebola preparedness
Jide Idris, Physician and Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has called on governors across the 36 read more NCDC urges governors to increase funding for Ebola preparedness
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UN demands release of abducted Oyo, Borno pupils, teachers
Mohammed Malick Fall, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, has called for the immediate and unconditional release read more UN demands release of abducted Oyo, Borno pupils, teachers
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