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MTN Nigeria celebrates media excellence as BusinessDay’s Royal Ibeh wins Digital Storyteller Award
Royal Ibeh, BusinessDay’s head of Tech Desk, has emerged as the Digital Storyteller of the Year at the inaugural MTN MIP Alumni Awards... read more MTN Nigeria celebrates media excellence as BusinessDay’s Royal Ibeh wins Digital Storyteller Award
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Police rescue 30 Malians from trafficking syndicate, arrest 13 suspects in Nasarawa
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 30 Malian nationals from a suspected human trafficking and fraudulent exploitation network operating across read more Police rescue 30 Malians from trafficking syndicate, arrest 13 suspects in Nasarawa
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Faith Meets Tech: The rise of AI in Nigeria’s religious sector
In many churches today, technology is no longer confined to the sound booth. From the pulpit to the church office, read more Faith Meets Tech: The rise of AI in Nigeria’s religious sector
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West Africa’s $27bn port build-out test on Nigerian ports resolve
Nigeria says it is expanding port capacity and pacing maritime reforms with West Africa in a phase of large-scale port read more West Africa’s $27bn port build-out test on Nigerian ports resolve
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Brewers push back on Customs tax stamp plan for excise reform
Nigeria’s brewing industry has raised concerns over a proposed tax stamp policy being considered by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), read more Brewers push back on Customs tax stamp plan for excise reform
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Rockefeller Foundation mobilises $3bn, reaches 731m people amid global aid cuts
…launches 2025 impact report Amid a volatile global landscape and a historic decline in global aid, the Rockefeller Foundation has read more Rockefeller Foundation mobilises $3bn, reaches 731m people amid global aid cuts
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Youths urged to look beyond farming in Nigeria’s agric value chain
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is ripe for disruption — and young people are being urged to lead the charge. Speaking at read more Youths urged to look beyond farming in Nigeria’s agric value chain
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WHO expresses concern over ‘speed, scale’ of Ebola outbreak as death toll jumps to 131
Tedros Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Healh Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said he is “deeply concerned”  about the speed and read more WHO expresses concern over ‘speed, scale’ of Ebola outbreak as death toll jumps to 131
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Ibadan hosts over 30,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses as 2026 regional convention kicks off
No fewer than 35,000 delegates of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Oyo, Ogun, Osun and Kwara States will converge on the ancient read more Ibadan hosts over 30,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses as 2026 regional convention kicks off
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Ebola outbreak in Congo spreading faster than first thought, says WHO
An Ebola outbreak which has killed at least 131 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be spreading faster read more Ebola outbreak in Congo spreading faster than first thought, says WHO
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uLesson Group appoints Iheanyi Akwitti as CEO, Sim Shagaya becomes executive chairman
The uLesson Group has announced the appointment of Iheanyi Akwitti as CEO-Designate, as founder and Group CEO Sim Shagaya prepares read more uLesson Group appoints Iheanyi Akwitti as CEO, Sim Shagaya becomes executive chairman
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FlexxyDrive introduces zero-commission e-hailing service in Lagos
FlexxyDrive has entered Lagos’ transport sector after receiving approval from the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation to operate as a read more FlexxyDrive introduces zero-commission e-hailing service in Lagos
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FG gives 12 months to human resource personnel to acquire professional certification
The Federal Government says it has given 12 months of grace to human resources personnel in the Federal Civil Service read more FG gives 12 months to human resource personnel to acquire professional certification
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Amaechi knocks Tinubu over hardship, says governors also complaining
…Wants ADC presidential ticket ceded to South Rotimi Amaechi, former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, has criticised President read more Amaechi knocks Tinubu over hardship, says governors also complaining
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Rainstorm ravages NIWA headquarters, destroys buildings, fuel station, others in Lokoja
The major office block at the headquarters of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), several public and private facilities in read more Rainstorm ravages NIWA headquarters, destroys buildings, fuel station, others in Lokoja
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Enzo Maresca tipped to replace Pep Guardiola at Man City
Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is reportedly tipped to become the next manager of Manchester City ahead of the 2026/27 read more Enzo Maresca tipped to replace Pep Guardiola at Man City
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Adeoye unveils Àtunto Èkó blueprint, pushes 57 LGAs, end of GAC
Laja Adeoye, Governorship Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Lagos State, has unveiled a sweeping governance and development read more Adeoye unveils Àtunto Èkó blueprint, pushes 57 LGAs, end of GAC
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Mutfwang denies involvement in imposition of Plateau senatorial aspirants
Caleb Mutfwang, the governor Plateau state has dismissed allegations suggesting that he imposed aspirants ahead of the senatorial primary elections, read more Mutfwang denies involvement in imposition of Plateau senatorial aspirants
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Akume warns agency boards against micro-management, demands strict accountability
​George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has charged chairmen, chief executive officers, and members of the read more Akume warns agency boards against micro-management, demands strict accountability
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Visa sees faster shift to digital payments across West Africa
Visa is seeing an accelerating shift from cash to digital payments across West Africa as consumers increasingly embrace card-based transactions, read more Visa sees faster shift to digital payments across West Africa
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Lagos targets 2,000MW, pushes independent power market to end blackouts
‎Lagos State Government says it is developing an independent electricity market and targeting an additional 2,000 megawatts of power supply read more Lagos targets 2,000MW, pushes independent power market to end blackouts
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Nigerian, U.S forces intensify airstrikes on ISWAP in Borno
The Nigerian military and the United States Africa Command (U.S. Africa Command) have intensified coordinated operations in northeastern Nigeria, carrying read more Nigerian, U.S forces intensify airstrikes on ISWAP in Borno
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Nigeria fuel marketers push back on Dangote lawsuit over import licences
Fuel marketers in Nigeria have pushed back against a lawsuit by Dangote Petroleum Refinery seeking to invalidate import licences, warning read more Nigeria fuel marketers push back on Dangote lawsuit over import licences
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2027: ADP adopts consensus in electoral guidelines, fixes date for national convention, congresses
The Action Democratic Party, (ADP) has officially released its Electoral Guidelines for the 2026 National Convention, Congresses  and 2027 Primary Elections read more 2027: ADP adopts consensus in electoral guidelines, fixes date for national convention, congresses
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Nigeria’s Dangote doubles investment outlay for Ethiopia fertilizer project
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s group of companies has increased planned investment in a fertiliser plant ‌in Ethiopia to more than read more Nigeria’s Dangote doubles investment outlay for Ethiopia fertilizer project
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Uzodimma floors Okorocha, secures Imo West APC ticket
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has emerged the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Imo West Senatorial District after read more Uzodimma floors Okorocha, secures Imo West APC ticket
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The quiet power behind Tinubu’s presidency
In every presidency, there are offices that attract ceremony and offices that carry consequence. The Chief of Staff belongs firmly read more The quiet power behind Tinubu’s presidency
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MedReach turns brain drain into Nigeria’s digital health lifeline
A new Nigerian-led healthcare platform, MedReach, is seeking to transform the country’s struggling healthcare system by using telehealth technology and read more MedReach turns brain drain into Nigeria’s digital health lifeline
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Africa, Caribbean brands eye global expansion at Dubai Marketplace
African Marketplace (AMP), a pan-African trade and cultural platform founded by Ibukun Awosika, will return to Dubai in October 2026 read more Africa, Caribbean brands eye global expansion at Dubai Marketplace
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Africa Finance Corporation unleashes $100m to break foreign grip on African startups
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has launched a $100 million investment push aimed at reducing foreign dominance in Africa’s fast-growing read more Africa Finance Corporation unleashes $100m to break foreign grip on African startups
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APC primaries deepen party rift as 26 Reps lose tickets
Allegations of imposition, manipulated consensus deals, and disqualifications have plunged the All Progressives Congress (APC) into fresh turmoil after dozens read more APC primaries deepen party rift as 26 Reps lose tickets
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Oyo Govt. confirms 32 pupils, students, teachers kidnapped
….We’re ready to listen to abductors’ demands to save victims – Makinde Oyo state government has confirmed that seven secondary read more Oyo Govt. confirms 32 pupils, students, teachers kidnapped
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APC disqualifies Banigo, ex-Minister, clears Wike’s Senate list
… party on ground, stronger ahead 2027 elections – Owokoniran The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified Ipalibo Harry Banigo, read more APC disqualifies Banigo, ex-Minister, clears Wike’s Senate list
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NRS leadership earns praise for transformative compliance reforms and sustainable revenue expansion
In an era where economic resilience has become central to national development, the recent report by the Transparent Watch Initiative read more NRS leadership earns praise for transformative compliance reforms and sustainable revenue expansion
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New Burial Law: Anambra bans cows, goats as condolence gifts
The Anambra State government has introduced a sweeping new burial law banning the giving of expensive items such as cows, read more New Burial Law: Anambra bans cows, goats as condolence gifts
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Elite capture and the death of democracy
Democracy does not always die with the sound of boots, bullets or decrees. Sometimes it dies quietly, under the cover read more Elite capture and the death of democracy
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