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Nigeria to recruit more than 94,000 security personnel as government responds to rising insecurity
Nigeria will recruit more than 94,000 new security personnel as part of a nationwide effort to confront worsening insecurity, federal read more Nigeria to recruit more than 94,000 security personnel as government responds to rising insecurity
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From Pharmacy to the voice of God – a review of ‘Driven by Revelation and Inspiration’ written by Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa
In July, 2025, Sam Ohuabunwa, the always immaculately attired Pharmacist who cut his teeth with the international pharma behemoth Pfizer read more From Pharmacy to the voice of God – a review of ‘Driven by Revelation and Inspiration’ written by Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa
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The alignment effect: Why clear leaders build faster, stronger teams
There is a story I often return to when working with senior executives, a story about a brilliant COO whose read more The alignment effect: Why clear leaders build faster, stronger teams
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Agentic AI unleashed: What African corporate boards need to know and do
As we approach the end of the year, boards across Africa are finalising their 2026 strategies. One trend quickly emerges read more Agentic AI unleashed: What African corporate boards need to know and do
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Cooperative federalism: Nigeria’s pragmatic path forward
Nigeria’s governance challenges, persistent insecurity, uneven development, and institutional dysfunction have revived the debate over federalism versus centralisation. Today, the read more Cooperative federalism: Nigeria’s pragmatic path forward
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AI is fixing year-end reviews
Let’s be honest about year-end reviews: they’re crucial, but they’re often flawed. We sit down, look back, and try to read more AI is fixing year-end reviews
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CBN sets one-month deadline to end PoS failures with dual-connectivity
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all acquirers, processors, payment terminal service providers and payment terminal service aggregators read more CBN sets one-month deadline to end PoS failures with dual-connectivity
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DSTV caught in crossfire as Netflix, Paramount battle for Warner deal
MultiChoice entered December bracing for a difficult renegotiation with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). What it did not anticipate was a read more DSTV caught in crossfire as Netflix, Paramount battle for Warner deal
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IFC bets on manufacturing, tourism, others for jobs in $2.1bn push
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is wagering its $2.1 billion investment pipeline on manufacturing, tourism and other job-rich sectors in read more IFC bets on manufacturing, tourism, others for jobs in $2.1bn push
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DSTV caught in crossfire as Netflix, Paramount battle for Warner deal
MultiChoice entered December bracing for a difficult renegotiation with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). What it did not anticipate was a read more DSTV caught in crossfire as Netflix, Paramount battle for Warner deal
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Dangote dangles dollar dividends to lure investors for refinery IPO
Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group, has announced plans to introduce an unprecedented dividend structure for his $20 billion oil read more Dangote dangles dollar dividends to lure investors for refinery IPO
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Women rise at work, but remain locked out of state parliaments
Across Nigeria, women are powering the workforce, running small businesses, and filling senior government offices. But when it comes to read more Women rise at work, but remain locked out of state parliaments
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Invisible hands: Six states budgeted as if women farmers don’t count
The 2024 budget analysis for Nigeria’s states reveals a stark and disturbing contradiction. Six state governments – Bayelsa, Adamawa, Borno, read more Invisible hands: Six states budgeted as if women farmers don’t count
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PZ Cussons halts sale of African units as Nigeria’s economic outlook brightens
PZ Cussons has announced the suspension of plans to sell its African subsidiaries on the back of an improvement in read more PZ Cussons halts sale of African units as Nigeria’s economic outlook brightens
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AFCON 2025: Iheanacho, Okoye out as Chelle names final 28-man Super Eagles squad
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Wilfred Ndidi in Nigeria’s final 28-man squad read more AFCON 2025: Iheanacho, Okoye out as Chelle names final 28-man Super Eagles squad
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AFCON 2025: Iheanacho, Okoye out as Chelle names 28-man Super Eagles final squad
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Wilfred Ndidi in Nigeria’s final 28-man squad read more AFCON 2025: Iheanacho, Okoye out as Chelle names 28-man Super Eagles final squad
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Bayelsa deputy governor Ewhrudjakpo dies after collapsing
 Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo died on Thursday after collapsing at the Government House in Yenagoa, according to a read more Bayelsa deputy governor Ewhrudjakpo dies after collapsing
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Bayelsa deputy governor collapses at Government House, rushed to hospital
The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was rushed to the hospital on Thursday after collapsing at the Government read more Bayelsa deputy governor collapses at Government House, rushed to hospital
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FRSC targets safer transport ecosystem, stakeholder collaboration
…launches national safety magazine The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified efforts to build a safer, more efficient transport read more FRSC targets safer transport ecosystem, stakeholder collaboration
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Put your house in order, Olubadan tells agitators of State creation
Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland,  has told advocates of New Oyo State with Capital in Oyo to read more Put your house in order, Olubadan tells agitators of State creation
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Nigeria secures N6bn private-sector support to scale up 3MTT digital skills programme
…as FG trains 135,000 youths in two years Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has disclosed that read more Nigeria secures N6bn private-sector support to scale up 3MTT digital skills programme
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Katsina unveils 2026 plan to foster robust business environment
As the dawn of 2026 approaches, the Katsina State Government has taken steps to reform its economic landscape, aiming to read more Katsina unveils 2026 plan to foster robust business environment
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FCCPC seals Ikeja DisCo over alleged consumer rights violations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the headquarters of the Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) in read more FCCPC seals Ikeja DisCo over alleged consumer rights violations
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Katsina unveils 2026 business reform plan to boost investment
The Katsina State government has unveiled its 2026 plan to reform the state’s economic landscape, with a focus on creating read more Katsina unveils 2026 business reform plan to boost investment
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Dangote unveils N1trn scholarship scheme for 1.3m Nigerian students
…as FG hails initiative as bold, transformative Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and the President of read more Dangote unveils N1trn scholarship scheme for 1.3m Nigerian students
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NASENI targets early STEM talent with launch of future makers innovation hub
…to produce Nigeria’s next generation of inventors, tech leaders The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched read more NASENI targets early STEM talent with launch of future makers innovation hub
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Omokri, Fani-Kayode, others scale Senate committee screening as Oshiomhole, Ndume clash
A dramatic confrontation broke out on Thursday during the Senate’s screening of President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees, as Senators Adams read more Omokri, Fani-Kayode, others scale Senate committee screening as Oshiomhole, Ndume clash
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PalmPay renews push for financial inclusion, urges community-driven solutions
PalmPay is doubling down on its mission to make everyday financial life easier for millions of Nigerians, particularly for underserved read more PalmPay renews push for financial inclusion, urges community-driven solutions
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Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to cut aviation taxes by half and reduce airport charges read more Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%
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Reps advance bill to amend CBN Act
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) read more Reps advance bill to amend CBN Act
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Katsina records high turnout as polio vaccination campaign targets 2.8m children
A wave of public confidence and community mobilisation is driving the ongoing three-day polio vaccination exercise across Katsina State, with read more Katsina records high turnout as polio vaccination campaign targets 2.8m children
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Berrada: Financial results show strong progress in Man United’s transformation
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says the club’s latest financial statements demonstrate “strong progress” in the ongoing transformation under read more Berrada: Financial results show strong progress in Man United’s transformation
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Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident
The death toll from the attack on Tse-Ajogo, a community in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, has risen read more Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident
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Nigeria’s trade surplus narrows as imports rise, exports rebound
Nigeria’s external trade gained pace in the third quarter of 2025 as a steady rise in imports met a firmer read more Nigeria’s trade surplus narrows as imports rise, exports rebound
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Police arrest suspect over murder of nursing mother, 10-month-old baby in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested one Sahabi Rabi’u, 35, suspected to be connected with the brutal murder of read more Police arrest suspect over murder of nursing mother, 10-month-old baby in Katsina
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