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Group slams refinery deal, demands probe of $1bn spending
The gates of the Port Harcourt Refinery have been sieged by host communities who said they would remain at the read more Group slams refinery deal, demands probe of $1bn spending
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Senate confirms Umar as NMDPRA boss, clears Illo, seven NPC commissioners
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Rabiu Umar as the new authority chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum read more Senate confirms Umar as NMDPRA boss, clears Illo, seven NPC commissioners
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Small businesses face survival crisis as fuel hike, unstable power bite
…Experts warn of deepening MSMEs crisis despite FG’s N1bn award scheme …Nigerian SMEs need structural reforms, not lottery grants Small read more Small businesses face survival crisis as fuel hike, unstable power bite
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Nigeria’s Creative Economy Needs More Than Stars. It Needs a Writing Pipeline
Nigeria’s creative power has never been in doubt. The country has always produced talent with the capacity to travel beyond read more Nigeria’s Creative Economy Needs More Than Stars. It Needs a Writing Pipeline
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PSHAN launches VIVO Health app to fix health emergency response gaps in Nigeria
Nigeria has, for too long, recorded unnecessary casualties caused by a broken health system of disconnected players. That was how Foluke read more PSHAN launches VIVO Health app to fix health emergency response gaps in Nigeria
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US, Vatican renew commitment to bilateral relations as Rubio meets Pope Leo
The United States (US) and the Vatican on Thursday renewed their shared commitment to foster sound bilateral relations between the read more US, Vatican renew commitment to bilateral relations as Rubio meets Pope Leo
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Alausa confirms NECO’s shift to CBE in 2026
The National Examinations Council (NECO) is set to begin computer-based examinations (CBE) from 2026 as part of efforts to modernise read more Alausa confirms NECO’s shift to CBE in 2026
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Senate approves N2.285trn FCT budget after upward review
The Senate on Thursday passed the 2026 budget of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), approving a total expenditure of read more Senate approves N2.285trn FCT budget after upward review
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Kano, DSS push for stronger North-West security collaboration amid rising threats
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has called for stronger intelligence sharing and coordinated security operations across the North-West, warning that insecurity read more Kano, DSS push for stronger North-West security collaboration amid rising threats
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2027: Deputy Senate President submits expression of interest, nomination forms
Jibrin Barau, the Deputy President of the Senate, has submitted his completed Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the read more 2027: Deputy Senate President submits expression of interest, nomination forms
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Dangote Cement eyes London listing, set to sell 10% stake to global investors
Aliko Dangote is planning a secondary listing of Dangote Cement on the London market this year, in a move that read more Dangote Cement eyes London listing, set to sell 10% stake to global investors
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Oriental Brothers’ Five Fingers: An Album That Feels Like a Declaration
The Oriental Brothers’ Five Fingers is more than an album title. It is a philosophy, an image, and a mission read more Oriental Brothers’ Five Fingers: An Album That Feels Like a Declaration
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Nigeria Custom Service bets on tech to drive efficiency, global competitiveness
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is pivoting toward a technology-driven future, as it focuses on deployment of modern digital platforms read more Nigeria Custom Service bets on tech to drive efficiency, global competitiveness
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Police arrest eight over Nasarawa kidnap, recover two AK-47 rifles
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested eight suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of two residents of Rukubi Community read more Police arrest eight over Nasarawa kidnap, recover two AK-47 rifles
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Bagudu demands stronger social protection at grassroot levels
Abubakar Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, has stressed that local government heads must spearhead inclusive growth by bolstering read more Bagudu demands stronger social protection at grassroot levels
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NGX Group says Project BLOOM reaches over 450 children across Lagos
Caregivers and children at risk of malnutrition in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area have benefited from targeted nutrition support and basic read more NGX Group says Project BLOOM reaches over 450 children across Lagos
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Africa’s creative economy gets boost with LSMi creative hub launch
With the goal of formalizing, scaling, and monetizing Africa’s rapidly growing creative economy, Lanre Shittu Motors (LSM) has partnered with read more Africa’s creative economy gets boost with LSMi creative hub launch
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2027: Venue set for submission of Tinubu’s nomination form
Preparations have been concluded for the submission of President Bola Tinubu’s expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of the read more 2027: Venue set for submission of Tinubu’s nomination form
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Reps set up panel to probe debt owed FG amid rising public debt
The House of Representatives on Thursday set-up an adhoc committee to investigate debts allegedly owed to the Federal Government by read more Reps set up panel to probe debt owed FG amid rising public debt
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FX UPDATE: Nigeria’s Naira seen gaining further but Ghana’s Cedi may weaken
Traders say they expect Nigeria’s naira ​to extend gains into the coming week thanks to strong dollar supply from foreign read more FX UPDATE: Nigeria’s Naira seen gaining further but Ghana’s Cedi may weaken
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WHO confirms five hantavirus cases as cruise ship sails to Spain
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed five cases of Hantavirus and three deaths linked to an outbreak on a read more WHO confirms five hantavirus cases as cruise ship sails to Spain
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Aspirants throng Labour Party secretariat for nomination forms
​The surge in demand for Labour Party nomination forms continued as several aspirants seeking to contest the 2027 general elections read more Aspirants throng Labour Party secretariat for nomination forms
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Sunbeth to launch 70,000 MT cocoa, 80,000 MT cashew processing plants in March 2027
…Dual facilities to boost African export capacity Sunbeth Global Concepts Ltd, one of Nigeria’s largest cocoa exporters, has announced plans read more Sunbeth to launch 70,000 MT cocoa, 80,000 MT cashew processing plants in March 2027
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Jumia to cut 200 more jobs amid profitability push
Jumia Technologies said it plans to cut at least 200 full-time jobs over the next two quarters as the African read more Jumia to cut 200 more jobs amid profitability push
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Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman Convicted Over N33.8bn Money Laundering Case
BY SUNDAY SAMUEL—Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday, May 7, 2026 convicted a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman on 12- count charges bordering on money laundering to the tune of N33.8billion The former minister, who was absent in court, was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes […] The post Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman Convicted Over N33.8bn Money Laundering Case appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Mourinho sets strict terms for sensational Real Madrid return
Jose Mourinho has reportedly outlined a series of strict conditions for a possible return to Real Madrid following talks with read more Mourinho sets strict terms for sensational Real Madrid return
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Gunmen kidnap six Nasarawa students, one visitor in fresh attack
Armed gunmen have abducted seven persons, including six engineering students of Nasarawa State University, from an off-campus students’ lodge in read more Gunmen kidnap six Nasarawa students, one visitor in fresh attack
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Senate restores old procedure for electing presiding officers after Akpabio-Oshiomhole clash
The Senate on Thursday reversed part of its recent amendment to the Standing Rules, restoring the long-standing procedure that allows read more Senate restores old procedure for electing presiding officers after Akpabio-Oshiomhole clash
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Reps approve N2.28tn FCT, N1.75tn NDDC 2026 budgets
The House of Representatives has approved the 2026 statutory budgets of N2.28 trillion for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) read more Reps approve N2.28tn FCT, N1.75tn NDDC 2026 budgets
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Iran FA chief demands FIFA safety guarantee ahead of World Cup trip
The head of the Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI), Mehdi Taj, has issued a strong ultimatum to FIFA, demanding official guarantees read more Iran FA chief demands FIFA safety guarantee ahead of World Cup trip
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Salihu vows to extend Fintiri’s development legacy in Adamawa
Mustapha Salihu, a Gubernatorial Aspirant in Adamawa State, has pledged to sustain and expand the development strides of Governor Ahmadu read more Salihu vows to extend Fintiri’s development legacy in Adamawa
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Group slams NNPCL refinery deal with Chinese firms, demands probe of past $1bn spending
A coalition of oil sector reform advocates has faulted the latest agreement between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited read more Group slams NNPCL refinery deal with Chinese firms, demands probe of past $1bn spending
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IGP orders mass transfer of 1,332 Delta Police officers over alleged killing of Mene Ogidi
Olatunji Disu, Inspector-General of Police, has ordered the immediate transfer of 1,332 police officers from the Delta State Command following read more IGP orders mass transfer of 1,332 Delta Police officers over alleged killing of Mene Ogidi
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“This was my choice”, Fani-Kayode confirms posting to South Africa, denies rejection by Germany
Femi Fani-Kayode, former aviation minister, has confirmed his appointment as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to South Africa, dismissing reports that Germany rejected read more “This was my choice”, Fani-Kayode confirms posting to South Africa, denies rejection by Germany
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APC primaries: Ize-Iyamu warns against candidates’ imposition
Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Edo South Senatorial aspirant and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on the party’s leadership read more APC primaries: Ize-Iyamu warns against candidates’ imposition
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What are the US terms to end the Iran war and will Iran accept them?
Iran is reviewing a United States proposal aimed at ending the war involving the US, Israel and Iran, but major read more What are the US terms to end the Iran war and will Iran accept them?
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