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Lagos tops Nigeria’s ease of doing business rankings
 Lagos State has been ranked the best state in Nigeria for ease of doing business, reinforcing its drive to become Africa’s leading commercial hub.

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Airstrikes hit Borno terrorists, Army acquires advanced combat drones
 Nigeria’s military ramps up counter-terrorism with precision airstrikes in Borno and acquires new advanced combat drones to enhance operations.

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APC primaries most competitive in history, says national chair
 APC National Chairman says the party’s primaries are the most competitive ever, showing deep penetration and acceptance ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Nigeria now equipped for advanced joint replacement, spine surgeries — Igbobi Hospital MD
 Discover how Nigeria’s Igbobi Hospital now offers advanced joint replacement & spine surgeries, training specialists & making complex orthopaedic care acce

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Rivers community seeks relocation as fresh gas leaks ignite fire
 A persistent Rivers gas leak ignites a fire in Bille Kingdom, prompting urgent calls for resident relocation and a state of emergency to avert disaster.

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SDP crisis: Gabam faction dissolves NWC, expels Adebayo, 12 others
 The leadership crisis in the Social Democratic Party deepens as the Shehu Gabam faction expels presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo and 12 others.

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CONMESS disparity: UNILAG medical lecturers begin indefinite strike
 Medical and dental lecturers at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have started an indefinite strike, demanding full implementation of the CONMESS salary str

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Okpebholo, Ize-Iyamu and why APC must resist gambling with Edo South
 Examining the APC Edo South primary results and why backing Ogbeide-Ihama over Ize-Iyamu is crucial for Governor Okpebholo’s administration’s stability.

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Ekiti 2026: Over 1m voters to elect next gov
 INEC presents an updated voter register with over 1 million voters for the Ekiti 2026 governorship election, assuring a credible process and warning agains

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FG begins outstanding scholarship payments to foreign students
 The Nigerian government has commenced the disbursement of outstanding scholarship payments to students on the Bilateral Education Agreement programme.

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KBL Insurance pays N5bn claims, targets recapitalisation
 KBL Insurance reinforces its commitment to policyholders by paying over N5bn in claims in 16 months while advancing its recapitalisation programme.

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Tinubu, Soyinka, Ladoja relive NADECO battle at Opadokun’s book launch
 President Tinubu, Wole Soyinka, and others relive Nigeria’s pro-democracy battle at the launch of Ayo Opadokun’s book, ‘The NADECO Story.’

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PalmPay drives financial inclusion for Kaduna, Kano women
 PalmPay boosts financial inclusion in Nigeria by empowering over 2,000 women traders in Kano and Kaduna with digital banking and financial literacy skills.

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Regional integration key to sustainable African growth — SIFAX chair
 SIFAX Group’s chairman argues that sustainable African growth requires dismantling economic borders and fostering large, cross-border corporate entities.

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IOCs changing names to escape pollution liabilities – HOMEF
 HOMEF accuses International Oil Companies (IOCs) of rebranding and divesting to evade their pollution liabilities from decades of environmental damage.

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W’Bank seeks $23bn private funding boost for Africa
 The World Bank aims to mobilize $23bn in private funding for Africa by scaling up its risk mitigation tools to improve the lives of 190 million people.

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PenCom, NLC begin crackdown on pension defaulters June 1
 Nigeria’s PenCom and the NLC will begin enforcing compliance on pension defaulters in Lagos from June 1, targeting employers who fail to remit contribution

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African maritime leaders converge to boost port efficiency
 Maritime leaders and innovators meet at the GAMMA TECH 2026 summit to discuss boosting African port efficiency, transport integration, and trade competitiv

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NIMASA partners hydrographic agency on maritime safety
 NIMASA and Nigeria’s National Hydrographic Agency are partnering to enhance maritime safety in Nigeria through the use of local nautical charts.

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Regional ports adopting global best practices – Oyetola
 West & Central African regional ports are adopting global best practices to meet evolving trade demands, enhance efficiency, and foster economic growth.

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Valuation row: FG urged to halt Amukpe–Escravos pipeline sale
 FG urged to halt the Amukpe–Escravos pipeline sale due to a major valuation dispute, raising concerns over investor confidence and national assets.

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School attacks and the death of ethics
 The rise of brutal school attacks in Nigeria reveals a deep ethical crisis. Kidnappings and murder signal a moral decay fueled by government failure.

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Court urged to reverse Honda-HAWA merger
 A Nigerian court is urged to reverse the Honda-HAWA merger. Applicants claim approval was based on misrepresentation and suppression of labor disputes.

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NGOs launch safeguarding programme for child domestic workers
 Slum2School Africa and The Freedom Fund partner to protect child domestic workers in Lagos with a new safeguarding programme integrating education and supp

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Nigeria’s climate governance strategic synergy as model for Africa
 Explore how Nigeria’s climate governance, through its Climate Change Act and synergistic approach to awareness, tech, and finance, is a model for Africa.

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Customs tackles airport clearance delays with new system
 Nigeria Customs has launched the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS) to tackle airport clearance delays and improve compliance.

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IEI targets N17.5bn as recapitalisation drive intensifies
 International Energy Insurance (IEI) launches a N17.5bn public offer as part of its recapitalisation drive to boost its capital base in Nigeria.

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Oil exports drive Nigeria-UK trade to £7.6bn
 Nigeria-UK trade reached £7.6bn, marking a 10.8% increase, largely driven by Nigeria’s crude oil exports. Learn about the key trade figures and trends.

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Manufacturers switch to gas amid rising diesel prices
 Nigerian manufacturers switch to gas to combat rising diesel prices. This move helps reduce production costs, improve uptime, and ensure stable energy.

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Court of Appeal to hear new suit over Abowa stool Oct. 28
 Lagos Court of Appeal adjourns a suit challenging the removal of Saheed Aduloju as Abowa of Agbowa-Ikosi, who claims denial of a fair hearing.

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ITS Nigeria partners China to tackle traffic congestion
 ITS Nigeria partners with China’s ITS Association to solve traffic congestion using smart mobility, AI, and advanced transport technology solutions.

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NMDPRA insists on regulatory compliance in free trade zones
 The NMDPRA has declared that all petroleum companies in free zones are subject to the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, mandating full compliance.

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NURTW chieftain arraigned for alleged killing of dispatch rider
 A Lagos NURTW chieftain, Shamsudeen Oladiti, has been arraigned before a high court for the involuntary manslaughter of a dispatch rider, Ramon Imam.

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PMAWCA launches €59m ocean sustainability programme
 PMAWCA has launched a €59m, five-year West African Sustainable Ocean Programme to promote climate resilience and a blue economy in 13 countries.

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Lagos CJ, AG, others charge students on legacy
 Lagos’s Chief Judge and Attorney-General advise Caleb University law students to uphold integrity and build an enduring legacy in the legal profession.

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Domestic airfare nears N200,000 amid fuel crisis
 Nigerian airlines are raising domestic airfare to N200,000 for one-way flights due to the soaring cost of aviation fuel, impacting travelers nationwide.

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