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World Cup: Neymar doubtful for Brazil’s opener after injury blow
Brazil forward Neymar is facing a race against time to be fit for his country’s opening match at the 2026 read more World Cup: Neymar doubtful for Brazil’s opener after injury blow
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Adeoye affirmed as APM consensus guber candidate, pledges “inclusive prosperity” for Lagosians
Laja Adeoye has emerged as the consensus governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the 2027 election in read more Adeoye affirmed as APM consensus guber candidate, pledges “inclusive prosperity” for Lagosians
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NCDC places Lagos, FCT, Rivers, 7 others among high-risk states for Ebola importation
..tasks states on emergency preparedness outbreak worsens  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed Lagos, the read more NCDC places Lagos, FCT, Rivers, 7 others among high-risk states for Ebola importation
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Electric vehicle manufacturers advocate investment in charging infrastructure, local production to boost adoption
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s electric vehicle industry have called for increased investment in charging infrastructure, local manufacturing and supportive policies to read more Electric vehicle manufacturers advocate investment in charging infrastructure, local production to boost adoption
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Strong GDP growth masks deep structural weaknesses in power, manufacturing, export competitiveness, CPPE says
Nigeria’s economy recorded a year-on-year real GDP growth of 3.89 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued read more Strong GDP growth masks deep structural weaknesses in power, manufacturing, export competitiveness, CPPE says
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Telcos deploy new transparency tools to tackle Nigeria’s data depletion complaints
Mobile Network Operators in Nigeria are moving to address rapid data depletion, by developing new transparency tools aimed at showing read more Telcos deploy new transparency tools to tackle Nigeria’s data depletion complaints
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Legal disputes on electoral timetable creating uncertainty for 2027 general election
…As Cecilia Adams, Obono Obla lend voices  Legal challenges to the 2027 electoral timetable have plunged Nigeria’s election roadmap into read more Legal disputes on electoral timetable creating uncertainty for 2027 general election
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Atiku moves to calm tensions, visits Amaechi after ADC presidential primary 
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi at his Abuja residence in a read more Atiku moves to calm tensions, visits Amaechi after ADC presidential primary 
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Windstorm kills food vendor, destroys properties in Benue community 
A windstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall had killed a woman and caused widespread destruction across several communities in Obi Local read more Windstorm kills food vendor, destroys properties in Benue community 
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Nigeria’s e-invoicing push tests SMEs’ readiness for tax automation
Nigeria’s tax system is moving faster than many of the businesses expected to comply with it. From TaxPro Max to read more Nigeria’s e-invoicing push tests SMEs’ readiness for tax automation
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Army Chief orders fresh offensive against Bandits, kidnappers in North Central
Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has directed troops of Joint Task Force North Central Operation Savannah Shield read more Army Chief orders fresh offensive against Bandits, kidnappers in North Central
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Keyamo meets AfDB president in Brazzaville, signs letter for $7bn aviation transformation program
Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,  has held a high-level dialogue session with the President and Governors read more Keyamo meets AfDB president in Brazzaville, signs letter for $7bn aviation transformation program
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Africa financing gap tops $1.3trn despite fastest growth in decades
Africa’s development financing gap has widened to more than $1.3 trillion annually despite the continent remaining one of the world’s read more Africa financing gap tops $1.3trn despite fastest growth in decades
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Cambodia orders African nationals to leave as visa waiver expires
The Cambodian government has issued an immigration notice ordering African nationals benefiting from a temporary waiver programme to leave the read more Cambodia orders African nationals to leave as visa waiver expires
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New PTML customs boss takes over as command hits N181bn revenue
Nura Miko, the newly appointed acting controller of the Nigeria Customs Service’s Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command, has formally read more New PTML customs boss takes over as command hits N181bn revenue
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FG has not suspended student upkeep payments, says NELFUND
…says N282bn disbursed so far The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed reports claiming that the Federal Government has read more FG has not suspended student upkeep payments, says NELFUND
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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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