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Lagos Govt Probes Collapse of School Building in Ogba as Injured Students Receive Treatment

KEY POINTS No deaths recorded after a four-storey building housing a private school collapsed in Ogba, Lagos, as occupants evacuated moments before the incident. Several students sustained injuries during the evacuation and were taken to hospital for treatment. Lagos authorities have launched an investigation,...

March 10, 2026

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Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Defects from PDP to APC Amid Party Crisis

KEY POINTS Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has defected from the PDP to the APC after consultations with political stakeholders in the state. He cited the prolonged leadership crisis and internal disagreements within the PDP as major reasons for his decision. His defection raises the...

March 10, 2026

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Dangote Sugar Names Thabo Mabe as CEO in Leadership Shift

Dangote Sugar announces Thabo Mabe as its next CEO, marking a major leadership shift aimed at driving expansion and boosting long-term growth.

November 20, 2025

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Iwosan Investments Expands With Paelon Hospital Acquisition

Iwosan Investments strengthens healthcare in Nigeria with its acquisition of Paelon Memorial Hospital, expanding its network and boosting specialized patient care.

November 19, 2025

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Tiger Brands to Sell Cameroon Unit in $76 Million Deal

Tiger Brands announces Cameroon exit with $76 million Chococam sale, streamlining international operations to prioritize domestic growth and shareholder value.

November 18, 2025

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Zenith Bank Moves to Acquire Kenya’s Paramount Bank

Zenith Bank advances its East Africa expansion with a planned acquisition of Kenya’s Paramount Bank amid rising regulatory pressures on smaller lenders.

November 17, 2025

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Insecurity and Power Shortages Continue to Challenge Nigerian Businesses — CBN

KEY POINTS Insecurity and erratic power supply remain the top operational constraints for Nigerian...

November 13, 2025

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Nigeria Seeks $150 Billion to Boost Vaccine Procurement for 2026

KEY POINTS Nigeria plans to raise nearly $150 billion for vaccine procurement in 2025...

November 13, 2025

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Access Awards Shares to 689 Employees Under Incentive Plan

Access Holdings has vested shares to 689 employees under its Restricted Share Performance Plan to strengthen retention and reward performance.

November 13, 2025

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Nigeria’s $3 Billion Palm Oil Market Races Toward Self-Sufficiency

Nigeria’s palm oil market is undergoing a revival as domestic producers and agritech drive a race toward self-sufficiency, value chain prominence.

November 12, 2025

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Air Peace Breaks Leasing Barrier With New Boeing 737-NG

Air Peace makes history with a new Boeing 737-NG dry lease, boosting Nigeria’s aviation growth and restoring industry confidence.

November 8, 2025

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Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to ₦828 per Litre

Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price to ₦828 per litre under a new NNPC crude deal, easing costs for marketers and consumers.

November 8, 2025

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Helios Plans Full Exit From Nigeria’s Axxela After Nearly a Decade

Helios Investment Partners plans to sell its stake in Axxela, marking a strategic exit from Nigeria’s gas infrastructure space after nearly a decade.

November 6, 2025

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Siatech Africa Builds Liberia’s First Fully Solar-Powered City

Siatech Africa, led by Olanrewaju Olaniyan, delivers Liberia’s first solar-powered city—uniting clean energy, technology, and community empowerment across West Africa.

November 5, 2025