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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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Nigeria’s Black Market Dollar Rate Now ₦1,740/$ As Demand Rises

Naira trade in NGN/$ at the PMA at ₦1,740/$ and the official rate touches ₦1,678.87/$.

November 9, 2024

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Transforming Global Agriculture and Economics

The rise of agribusiness transforms global food production and economies while driving environmental shifts and challenging small-scale farmers' livelihoods

November 6, 2024

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Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Dana Air MD Over Alleged N1.3bn Fraud

Dana Air MD Hathiramani Ranesh faces an arrest warrant for failing to appear in court over an alleged N1.3 billion fraud case

November 5, 2024

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Why Exporters Are Struggling

Nigeria’s nonoild export growth is stifled by rising costs, high interest rates and policy restrictions.

November 4, 2024

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Dangote Refinery Accuses Competitor of Selling Substandard Petroleum Products

Dangote Refinery calls out substandard fuel imports in Nigeria and urges government action to protect local industries

November 4, 2024

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Electricity Tariff Hikes: What Nigerians Are Saying

Tariff hikes deepen frustration as Nigerians face rising energy costs and unreliable service, straining households and businesses alike.

November 1, 2024

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Yuletide drives Petrol Consumption to 50 million Litres

Nigeria’s daily fuel demand climbs to 50 million liters ahead of the yuletide, despite subsidy removal and price hikes

October 31, 2024

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Access Bank eyes Dollar-denominated securities deal with DFIs

Access Bank plans a dollar securities sale in two tranches, leveraging Nigeria’s successful $900 million bond to boost capital and growth.

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria’s $618 Million Borrowing for Attack Jets: Addressing Insecurity at Economic Cost

Nigeria’s approval of a $618 million loan for attack jets addresses rising insecurity but prompts questions on economic impact and sustainable security solutions.

October 28, 2024

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Nigeria Loses N36 Trillion Annually to Untitled Land Ownership

Nigeria's real estate sector loses N36 trillion yearly due to untitled land, exposing challenges in the informal ownership system.

October 28, 2024

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How I Secured Debt Forgiveness for Nigeria – Obasanjo

Obasanjo explains how strategic reforms helped Nigeria achieve critical debt forgiveness, enabling greater economic growth and reduced debt burden

October 26, 2024

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Federal Government Defends Renaming of Niger Delta Ministry

The federal government’s decision to rename the Ministry of Niger Delta Development has sparked mixed reactions, with leaders concerned about regional development.

October 24, 2024