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Entries open for 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition
…winner to get N10m, SUV, others The Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has opened entries for the 12th edition read more Entries open for 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition
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Nigeria, India move to deepen defence, security, technology cooperation
Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, expanding defence cooperation and promoting greater collaboration among countries read more Nigeria, India move to deepen defence, security, technology cooperation
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Nigeria’s best universities in 2026 as UI tops rankings
The University of Ibadan has reclaimed the top spot in Nigeria’s higher education rankings, displacing Covenant University to lead the read more Nigeria’s best universities in 2026 as UI tops rankings
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Opposition Lawmakers back Ikenga Ugochinyere for Reps minority leader
Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have backed Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as Minority Leader designate, following the resignation of read more Opposition Lawmakers back Ikenga Ugochinyere for Reps minority leader
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NLC supports teachers’ protest, warns government over rising insecurity
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its weight behind the ongoing protest by the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), read more NLC supports teachers’ protest, warns government over rising insecurity
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When you’re gone, will your business stand?
Every founder believes their business is built to last. A few of them are right. There is something both humbling read more When you’re gone, will your business stand?
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UNICEF warns health workers against diversion of supplements meant for child nutrition
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has cautioned frontline health workers across the health facilities in the 17 Local Government read more UNICEF warns health workers against diversion of supplements meant for child nutrition
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Cascador injects $5m into Nigerian startups driving impact
Africa-focused entrepreneurship platform Cascador has deployed more than $5 million in growth capital to seven high-impact startups, underscoring growing investor read more Cascador injects $5m into Nigerian startups driving impact
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London targets Africa’s capital as £30m flows after trade push
The City of London is stepping up efforts to position itself as the preferred global gateway for African businesses, as read more London targets Africa’s capital as £30m flows after trade push
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Cholera: Avoid self-medication, seek professional medical assistance – NMA warns
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Borno State Branch, has urged residents to desist from self-medication and seek professional medical care read more Cholera: Avoid self-medication, seek professional medical assistance – NMA warns
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NerdzFactory Company and Research Links Certify 201 Skilled Tradespeople Across Ten Trades in Lagos, Nigeria
NerdzFactory Company and Research Links completed the MasterCrafters Assessment and Training Programme in April 2026, certifying 201 skilled tradespeople across read more NerdzFactory Company and Research Links Certify 201 Skilled Tradespeople Across Ten Trades in Lagos, Nigeria
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FCT Police dismiss alleged kidnapping scare at Abuja primary school
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged kidnapping incident at Phase 1 Primary School read more FCT Police dismiss alleged kidnapping scare at Abuja primary school
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Telecom foreign investment crashes 91% despite sector reforms
Foreign investment into Nigeria’s telecommunications sector plunged by 91 percent in the first quarter of 2026, despite regulatory reforms, tariff read more Telecom foreign investment crashes 91% despite sector reforms
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Protests: Security shutdown access to Presidential Villa, others in Abuja
Security operatives on Thursday tightened security around the Presidential Villa, sealing off all access leading to the seat of power. read more Protests: Security shutdown access to Presidential Villa, others in Abuja
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Kogi Police warn criminals to stay off the street, induct 565 combat-ready constables
Nasir Bello Kankarofi, the Kogi State Police Command has warned criminal to stay off the streets as the passing out read more Kogi Police warn criminals to stay off the street, induct 565 combat-ready constables
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Kwankwasiyya diaspora coordinator emerges NDC candidate for Gwale federal constituency
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has selected Muhammad Hamisu, a cybersecurity expert and youth mobiliser, as its candidate for the read more Kwankwasiyya diaspora coordinator emerges NDC candidate for Gwale federal constituency
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How security operatives foiled plot to bomb Ondo Government House — Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has revealed how security operatives foiled an alleged plot by a group of youths to read more How security operatives foiled plot to bomb Ondo Government House — Aiyedatiwa
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673,446 register to vote in Ondo South senatorial bye-election — INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ondo State, has disclosed its readiness to conduct the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election read more 673,446 register to vote in Ondo South senatorial bye-election — INEC
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Gunmen kill nine as bloodshed returns to Plateau communities after political party primaries
For nearly two weeks, Plateau State experienced what many residents described as a rare period of relative calm as political read more Gunmen kill nine as bloodshed returns to Plateau communities after political party primaries
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FUE Zaria receives ICT equipment under Japan-supported teacher capacity building project
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Education (FUE), Zaria, Suleiman Balarabe, recently joined the Minister of State for read more FUE Zaria receives ICT equipment under Japan-supported teacher capacity building project
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Nigeria’s dollar demand cools as local refining cuts fuel imports, supports naira
…FX utilisation fell by 25.03% in one month Nigeria’s demand for foreign exchange eased at the start of 2026 as read more Nigeria’s dollar demand cools as local refining cuts fuel imports, supports naira
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ISEYA: Beyond Dapo Abiodun
The primary elections of the two leading political parties in Ogun State have come and gone, leaving behind a political read more ISEYA: Beyond Dapo Abiodun
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Built to Last — The blueprint for building companies that endure
Author: Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras Format: 368 pages hardcover Published: Nov 1,2004 by Harper Business ISBN: 9780060566104 Language: read more Built to Last — The blueprint for building companies that endure
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Dontus Perfume Oil eyes local production, job creation as brand marks decade of growth
Ochiora Tochukwu, founder of Dontus Perfume Oil, has attributed the company’s growth in Nigeria’s fragrance industry to continuous learning, innovation, read more Dontus Perfume Oil eyes local production, job creation as brand marks decade of growth
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NOVUS MFB disburses N6.35bn loans, deepens financial inclusion in Benue
Novus Microfinance Bank (MFB) has disbursed more than N6.35 billion in loans to over 11,000 beneficiaries across Benue State within read more NOVUS MFB disburses N6.35bn loans, deepens financial inclusion in Benue
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African financier AFC raises $2bn as Asian banks double down on Africa bet
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has raised $2 billion through a syndicated loan, drawing strong support from Asian and European banks read more African financier AFC raises $2bn as Asian banks double down on Africa bet
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Benue’s women judges increase to 14 as Ende becomes High Court judge
Hyacinth Alia, the Benue State Governor, has said that the swearing-in of Justice Christine Ende as Judge of the Benue read more Benue’s women judges increase to 14 as Ende becomes High Court judge
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Anambra workers lament N48,000 monthly salary deduction
The organised labour in Anambra State have threatened industrial action over what workers describe as arbitrary deductions from their salaries, read more Anambra workers lament N48,000 monthly salary deduction
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Tinubu applauds Jimoh Ibrahim’s election as chairman UN’s committee
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the election of Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, as Chairman read more Tinubu applauds Jimoh Ibrahim’s election as chairman UN’s committee
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Three ex-Osun lawmakers quit APC amid growing internal discontent
Three prominent former members of the Osun State House of Assembly have resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), deepening read more Three ex-Osun lawmakers quit APC amid growing internal discontent
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NERC approves compensation for Band A customers over poor power supply
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), in recognition of the significant power generation shortfalls experienced across the Nigerian Electricity Supply read more NERC approves compensation for Band A customers over poor power supply
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Police quiz Wike’s Aide over leak of INEC voter data
The Nigeria Police Force has interrogated Lere Olayinka, media aide to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), read more Police quiz Wike’s Aide over leak of INEC voter data
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EFCC arraigns oil magnate, firm, over alleged N691.7m fraud in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Musa Farouk Abubakar, an Abuja-based oil magnate, alongside his company, Abu-Haneefa read more EFCC arraigns oil magnate, firm, over alleged N691.7m fraud in Abuja
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JAMB backs Sierra Leone’s centralised, tech-driven tertiary institutions admissions system
…Oloyede applauds Sierra Leone’s inclusive reform drive   As Sierra Leone seeks to modernise admissions into its tertiary institutions, the read more JAMB backs Sierra Leone’s centralised, tech-driven tertiary institutions admissions system
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Ten overlooked dangers of low-cost solar batteries in Nigerian homes
  Safety experts have urged Nigerian households using solar power systems to review the installation of lead-acid tubular batteries, warning read more Ten overlooked dangers of low-cost solar batteries in Nigerian homes
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Tax always follows the cash
The man who harvests palm fruit must expect stained hands. That African proverb carries a simple truth for business owners: read more Tax always follows the cash
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