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OPay Gets Shareholder Approval For NGX Listing Ahead Of US IPO
BY BUKOLA ARO-LAMBO AND OLUSHOLA BELLO, Lagos OPay Limited said it had secured board and shareholder approval to pursue a secondary listing on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) following its proposed initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), as Stanbic Africa Holdings Limited, a member of Standard Bank Group, has agreed […]
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N25bn Earmarked As Dangote Foundation Moves To Deepen Retail Participation In Capital Market
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has deepened retail participation in Nigeria’s capital market with a N40 billion share grant programme tied to the ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The managing director and chief executive officer of the Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou, disclosed that the initiative will enable up to five […]
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NPA To Assess Dala, Funtua Dry Ports For Rail, Other Needs
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) will visit the Dala and Funtua inland dry ports to assess their operational conditions, infrastructure deficits, and rail connectivity requirements. The managing director of the NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, gave the assurance during a meeting with the executive director of Dala Inland Dry Port, Ahmad Rabiu, and representatives of Funtua […]
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2027: North-West PWDs pledges massive votes for Tinubu, Gov Yusuf
The National Chairman of the forum, Yarima Suleiman, called on people with disabilities from the 19 states, including Abuja, to show our interest in voting for President Bola Tinubu for a second term, for what he said the APC has done for them.
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Nigeria primed to be Africa’s industrial powerhouse— Ex-UNIDO DG
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Masked gunmen kill motorcyclist near College of Technology
By Ado Oyeyemi Two suspected gunmen have shot dead an unidentified motorcyclist near the back gate of Yaba College of Technology in Lagos State. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday evening when the victim was riding through the area, with the assailants allegedly intercepting him before opening fire and fleeing. A community source, who spoke [...]
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Cartoon: Petrol discount… offer valid while stock last
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Backward integration lifts manufacturing investment 102% to N1.33trn
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Meet Alan Alda’s children: A look at his family life
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Suspected herders destroy cabbage crops on farm
By Ado Oyeyemi Suspected herders have destroyed a large portion of a cabbage farm in Rakum village, Ropp District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, raising fresh concerns over threats to farmers’ livelihoods. The incident was reported on Saturday, October 10, 2026, prompting troops of Operation Peace, deployed to maintain security in the [...]
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FRSC mourns ex-corps marshal Biu
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Independence address, endless promises no specifics
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Edo police kill three suspected kidnappers, rescue kidnapped victim
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‘Tinubu Must Go’ Campaign: APC reveals why it is not worried
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed the growing “Tinubu Must Go” campaign, insisting that the movement is being driven by opposition politicians and does not reflect the views of Nigerians. Yilwatda said the ruling party was confident that President Bola Tinubu would secure a second term in […]
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‘Our Reforms Are Working’ — Tinubu Hails World Bank Report as Nigeria’s Economy Grows 4.2%
The President welcomed the World Bank’s October 2026 Nigeria Development Update, which reported stronger economic growth, higher government revenues, rising external reserves and improved fiscal positions at federal and state levels. The post ‘Our Reforms Are Working’ — Tinubu Hails World Bank Report as Nigeria’s Economy Grows 4.2% appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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2027: We’re engaging with INEC, PDP assures omitted candidates
“The PDP, therefore, assures all concerned that it is treating this development with the utmost seriousness it deserves and will communicate further developments as appropriate."
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Jennifer Meyer Marries Geoffrey Ogunlesi in Hawaii With Ex-Husband Tobey Maguire Officiating
Jennifer Meyer has a new husband, and her first one had the best seat in the house. The jewelry designer married music executive Geoffrey Ogunlesi at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii on Saturday, October 10, with her former husband, Tobey Maguire, officiating the outdoor ceremony. It is the sort of wedding story that […] The post Jennifer Meyer Marries Geoffrey Ogunlesi in Hawaii With Ex-Husband Tobey Maguire Officiating appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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One in five girls still married before 18 – UNICEF
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APC polls show Tinubu will win 2027 election — Yilwatda
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CORAN Backs Forward Crude Sales, Warns Against Petrol Price Cap
The association said forward crude sales could provide greater certainty for refiners, reduce their exposure to international price volatility and improve feedstock planning. The post CORAN Backs Forward Crude Sales, Warns Against Petrol Price Cap appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Suspected bandits kill vigilante member in plateau
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Agricultural Development Fund Partners Firm To Boost Investment, Food Security
  The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has partnered with Growtech West Africa to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural growth and food security through improved access to technology, investment and expertise. The collaboration was announced ahead of the inaugural Growtech West Africa exhibition scheduled to hold from January 26to 28, 2027 in Lagos. The partnership connects Growtech’s […]
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Kano guber: Kwankwassiyya reveals next line of action over disqualification of NDC candidate
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Recapitalisation: Labour Ministry charges banks to protect workers
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Ex-cheerleader Jordon Hudson turned heads as Bill Belichick's girlfriend on social media
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NESG: Election, festive demands lift Business Performance Index to 117.8pts
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Saudi airport hit again as Houthis escalate attacks
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Dollar to Naira Today, October 12, 2026: NFEM Holds Near ₦1,332 While Black Market Quotes ₦1,380
The dollar to naira rate opened the week with little drama. The dollar traded at about ₦1,332.49 at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), while the parallel market quoted roughly ₦1,370 for buying and ₦1,380 for selling, based on the latest figures available as of Monday, October 12, 2026. For anyone paying school fees abroad, […] The post Dollar to Naira Today, October 12, 2026: NFEM Holds Near ₦1,332 While Black Market Quotes ₦1,380 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Morning recap: INEC list controversy, Nigeria’s debt interest surge, other top stories
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Bayern president plays down Haaland move amid City uncertainty
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Nigeria’s economy to grow at 4.3 % in 2026 — World Bank
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Leverkusen coach, director address Boniface walkout
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Insecurity: Panic as bandits escalate attacks, switch from rifles to rocket launchers
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‘Production Subsidy’ Proposal Will Bankrupt Nigeria – Presidency Slams Atiku, Defends 30-Day Petrol Discount
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, asserted on Sunday in response to Atiku’s criticism of NNPC Retail’s 30-day petrol price discount and the Federal Government’s price-modulation framework. The post ‘Production Subsidy’ Proposal Will Bankrupt Nigeria – Presidency Slams Atiku, Defends 30-Day Petrol Discount appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Nigeria condemns fatal Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s airport
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ADC chieftain, Aminu Ibrahim defects to APC in Sokoto
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