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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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Lagos Market Traders Struggle Without Amenities: A Call for Change

Approximately 2,000 women who trade in Mushin and Oyingbo markets, Lagos State’s bustling commercial...

August 1, 2024

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Morocco, South Africa, Egypt Dwarf Nigeria’s $210M Auto Industry

Nigeria’s $210 million automotive industry struggles due to low demand and reliance on imported cars.

July 29, 2024

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Senate Increases Windfall Tax on Banks to 70%

Nigerian Senate raises windfall tax on banks' foreign exchange gains to 70%, targeting redistribution of government-driven profits.

July 25, 2024

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Dangote-NNPC Dispute Hurts Nigeria’s Global Image, Adesina Warns

Adesina warns the Dangote-NNPC dispute harms Nigeria's global image and investment climate, stressing the importance of supporting local industries for economic growth.

July 24, 2024

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UAE Denies $10k Bank Balance, N640k Fee for Nigerian Visa Applicants

UAE denies $10,000 bank balance and N640,000 fee for Nigerian visa applicants, clarifying actual requirements and easing travel concerns.

July 18, 2024

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9mobile Ushers in New Era, Appoints Obafemi Banigbe as CEO

Obafemi Banigbe takes the helm as 9mobile's CEO, pledging to drive innovation and growth in the Nigerian telecoms operations.

July 5, 2024

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Kaduna Electric Raises Band A Electricity Tariffs to N209.5/KWh

Kaduna Electric raises Band A electricity rates, prompting discussions and protests over energy costs in Nigeria.

July 4, 2024

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Dangote Criticizes CBN High Interest Rates, Calls for Policy Reforms

Aliko Dangote addresses stifling interest rates and the need for supportive policies to boost Nigeria’s manufacturing and economic potential.

July 3, 2024

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Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Human Rights Suit Against FG

Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1 billion human rights suit, finding no sufficient evidence of rights violations by the DSS or the Nigerian government.

July 2, 2024

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