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Iran sets 10 demands for FIFA ahead of 2026 World Cup
The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has reportedly issued a list of 10 demands to FIFA read more Iran sets 10 demands for FIFA ahead of 2026 World Cup
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Africa risks Hantavirus outbreak – WHO, CDC warn
African countries currently face an increased risk of Hantavirus exposure and delayed detection due to significant gaps in diagnostic... read more Africa risks Hantavirus outbreak – WHO, CDC warn
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Rivalry between Nigerian security agencies threatens national stability
Nigeria’s security architecture was designed to protect lives, defend national stability, and enforce the law through multiple specialised agencies. However, read more Rivalry between Nigerian security agencies threatens national stability
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Google bets $10m on decoding life with Quantum AI
Google has launched Research Program at the Intersection of Life Sciences & Quantum AI (REPLIQA), a $10 million initiative designed read more Google bets $10m on decoding life with Quantum AI
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Macron pivots to private sector partnerships in Africa with €23bn trade deal
French and African investors committed a combined €23 billion ($27 billion) during the France-Africa Summit in Nairobi, marking one of read more Macron pivots to private sector partnerships in Africa with €23bn trade deal
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Tax reforms key to Nigeria’s economic survival, growth
….Oshiomhole wants heavier levies on super rich Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s Vice President, has defended the Federal Government’s tax reforms, describing read more Tax reforms key to Nigeria’s economic survival, growth
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Sanwo-Olu celebrates LASU’s reign as Nigeria’s most sought-after university
…reiterates commitment to have LASU among the global top 10 universities Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos State, has expressed delight read more Sanwo-Olu celebrates LASU’s reign as Nigeria’s most sought-after university
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Nigeria’s tax reforms tests path from enforcement to voluntary compliance
Nigeria’s push to raise non-oil revenue has intensified scrutiny on its tax system, but a deeper question is emerging: can read more Nigeria’s tax reforms tests path from enforcement to voluntary compliance
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Nigerian students abroad surge 98% in four years — UNESCO
….numbers grew from 71,753 in 2020, to 142,000 in 2023 across 21 major study destinations  Data from UNESCO indicates that read more Nigerian students abroad surge 98% in four years — UNESCO
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Lagos in defict of 33,000 medical doctors – Akin Abayomi
…says state embarking on healthcare financing reforms to reverse medical brain dran  Lagos, Nigeria’s arguably most populous state, currently operates with 7,000 read more Lagos in defict of 33,000 medical doctors – Akin Abayomi
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No passenger was abandoned in London by Air Peace, NCAA boss insists
…condemns the demarketing of Nigerian airline Chris Najomo, the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has strongly defended read more No passenger was abandoned in London by Air Peace, NCAA boss insists
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IHS secures N100bn credit facility amid 2,491 Nigeria tenant losses
IHS Holding Limited has secured a new N100 billion revolving credit facility in Nigeria as the telecom tower company battles read more IHS secures N100bn credit facility amid 2,491 Nigeria tenant losses
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IHS profit jumps to $77m in Q1 2026 as MTN buyout nears completion
IHS Holding Limited operator said on Tuesday that profit after tax rose 151 percent to $77 million in the three read more IHS profit jumps to $77m in Q1 2026 as MTN buyout nears completion
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MTN’s strategic IHS Tower takeover to deliver R2bn profit boost
South Africa’s MTN Group said its planned full takeover of tower operator IHS Towers would deliver a R2 billion recurring read more MTN’s strategic IHS Tower takeover to deliver R2bn profit boost
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Mourinho targets first signing for Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho is reportedly already making moves ahead of a potential sensational return to Real Madrid, with the Portuguese tactician read more Mourinho targets first signing for Real Madrid
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NIGERIA IN BRIEF: Naira defies 30% Fx inflows slump as weak import demand ease pressure and other stories
Tinubu’s homeland security adviser appointment raises questions over NSA powers President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of retired Major General Adeyinka Famadewa read more NIGERIA IN BRIEF: Naira defies 30% Fx inflows slump as weak import demand ease pressure and other stories
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Midnight raid deepens fear along Kano-Katsina border as gunmen kill three in Tsanyawa
Residents of Yankamaye community in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State are counting their losses after armed gunmen invaded read more Midnight raid deepens fear along Kano-Katsina border as gunmen kill three in Tsanyawa
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Nigerians turning to NDC over leadership failures, says Kwankwaso
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former Kano State governor,  says growing dissatisfaction with governance and unmet public expectations are pushing more Nigerians read more Nigerians turning to NDC over leadership failures, says Kwankwaso
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Naira defies 30% FX inflow slump as weak import demand eases pressure
The naira remained relatively stable in April despite a sharp decline in foreign exchange (FX) inflows into the market, as weaker import... read more Naira defies 30% FX inflow slump as weak import demand eases pressure
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NCAA prepares for surge of aircraft, airlines with digital transition of licences
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is strengthening its regulatory systems to accommodate an anticipated surge in domestic airlines and read more NCAA prepares for surge of aircraft, airlines with digital transition of licences
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Bumpa Capital, Vendorcredit partner to boost credit access for SMEs
Bumpa Capital has partnered with Vendorcredit to enhance credit access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria. Bumpa Capital read more Bumpa Capital, Vendorcredit partner to boost credit access for SMEs
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Nigeria Customs receives new office complex from PTML
Port and Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) has handed over a newly furnished and ICT-enabled office complex to the Nigeria Customs read more Nigeria Customs receives new office complex from PTML
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Nasarawa varsity students regain freedom as Police arrest two kidnap suspects
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of students of the Faculty of Engineering... read more Nasarawa varsity students regain freedom as Police arrest two kidnap suspects
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Kwara: Workers’ protest turns violent at lower Niger River Basin authority
Olushola George Olumoroti, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA). read more Kwara: Workers’ protest turns violent at lower Niger River Basin authority
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Egypt dethrones Nigeria on FT fast-growing firms list
…naira devaluation knocks Nigerian firms off top spot for first time in four years For the first time in four read more Egypt dethrones Nigeria on FT fast-growing firms list
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Tinubu’s homeland security adviser appointment raises questions over NSA powers
The appointment of Adeyinka Famadewa, a retired major-general as special adviser on Homeland Security, by President Bola Tinubu has triggered read more Tinubu’s homeland security adviser appointment raises questions over NSA powers
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Nigerian SMEs are losing millions to invisible inefficiency
Most Nigerian SMEs believe their biggest problem is lack of capital. It is not. Others believe the problem is the read more Nigerian SMEs are losing millions to invisible inefficiency
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Nigeria Customs recovers stolen luxury cars traced to Canada
The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over several stolen luxury vehicles traced to Canada in what officials described as a read more Nigeria Customs recovers stolen luxury cars traced to Canada
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FEC approves privately financed power plants for Apapa, Onne ports
The Federal Executive Council has approved two independent power projects for the Apapa and Onne port complexes as the government read more FEC approves privately financed power plants for Apapa, Onne ports
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Police move against crime, engage Delta transport unions, stakeholders
Yemi Oyeniyi, Delta State Commissioner of Police, has called for greater collaboration against crime, engaging transport unions and other relevant read more Police move against crime, engage Delta transport unions, stakeholders
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Adamawa goes green, embraces e-mobility, rolls out 1,000 electric tricycles
The Adamawa State Government has launched an ambitious electric mobility initiative aimed at accelerating clean transportation, expanding renewable energy access, read more Adamawa goes green, embraces e-mobility, rolls out 1,000 electric tricycles
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SON, Rivers deepen collaboration on food fortification compliance
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has deepened collaboration with the Rivers State Government to promote mandatory food fortification in read more SON, Rivers deepen collaboration on food fortification compliance
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Police arrest stepmother over murder of 9-year old girl in Enugu
The Enugu State Government and the Nigeria Police have taken action against a woman, Ogechi John, over alleged killing of read more Police arrest stepmother over murder of 9-year old girl in Enugu
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Nigerian banks’ shareholders funds rise to N27trn after recapitalisation drive
Nigerian banks grew their combined shareholders’ funds to N27.77 trillion in 2025, up from N21.97 trillion in 2024, following the read more Nigerian banks’ shareholders funds rise to N27trn after recapitalisation drive
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Ethiopian in talks with Airbus for widebody, regional jet order
Ethiopian Airlines Group is in early talks with Airbus SE to purchase regional and widebody aircraft as Africa’s largest carrier read more Ethiopian in talks with Airbus for widebody, regional jet order
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa defies resignation calls as Parliament prepares probe
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected calls to resign and vowed to challenge a report criticizing his handling of a read more South Africa’s Ramaphosa defies resignation calls as Parliament prepares probe
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