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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 Accuses IOCs of Undermining Nigerian Refinery

Dangote accuses international oil firms of plotting against its Nigerian refinery, calling for government intervention.

June 24, 2024

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FG Seeks Additional $4.4 Billion Loan as Debt Hits N101 Trillion

Nigeria anticipates fresh loans totaling $4.4 billion to fund development in energy, education, and economic reforms amidst rising national debt.

June 20, 2024

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Rail Growth Reaches Two-Year High as Transport Sector Exits Recession

Nigeria's rail transport sector reaches a two-year high, signaling recovery from recession driven by investments and policy reforms

May 31, 2024

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Bravura Holdings unveils Zimbabwe’s first world-class lithium upgrade facility at Victoria Falls Mining Indaba

At the Victoria Falls Mining Indaba, Bravura Holdings announces the completion of Zimbabwe's first world-class lithium upgrade facility, enhancing beneficiation capabilities.

May 29, 2024

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CBN’s Naira Stabilization Efforts is Ineffective, Says Peterside

Atedo Peterside criticizes CBN’s approach to stabilizing the naira, calling for a more sustainable and market-aligned strategy as the currency hits N1500/$.

May 17, 2024

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Businesses brace as Telcos’ Financial Strain Imperils Network Quality

Telecommunication companies face a mounting financial squeeze, casting a shadow over the reliability of...

May 13, 2024

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Tuggar to Represent Tinubu at US Summit Due to Shettima’s Faulty Jet

After a technical issue with the presidential jet, Minister Yusuf Tuggar will represent President Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas.

May 7, 2024

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Wema Bank Cracks Down on Seven Fintech Partners Over Fraud

Wema Bank has suspended seven fintech partners amid rising fraudulent activities, launching an aggressive anti-fraud campaign to safeguard customer transactions and data.

April 18, 2024

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Enugu Taps Tech To Drive Growth

key points Enugu State is empowering over 3,000 youths with digital skills. ESTHUB is...

April 15, 2024

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GTCO Plans $750mn Rights Issue to Meet Capital Requirements

Nigeria’s Guaranty Trust Bank (GTCO) is gearing up to raise $750 million through a...

April 14, 2024

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13 Banks to Raise N3.31 Trillion, CBN Sets New Capital Rules

In response to CBN's updated capital requirements, Nigerian banks are tasked with raising N3.31 trillion, aiming to bolster financial resilience and support economic growth.

April 1, 2024

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Nigerian Stocks Surge, Banking Sector Leads with N4.4 Trillion Gain

Stock investors in Nigeria saw a N4.4 trillion gain in March, led by the banking sector, amid economic reforms and turbulence in the foreign exchange market.

March 29, 2024