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Dangote picks power over steel with a $10 billion bet on Africa’s grid

Aliko Dangote says his group will invest more than $10 billion in electricity across Africa within four years, possibly cancelling its steel ambitions to fund it.
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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.

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Kunle Afolayan Seals Landmark Benin Partnership to Launch Pan-West African Mythology TV Epic

KEY POINTS Kunle Afolayan has partnered with the Benin Republic government to produce a...
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Igbo Women Warn Language Faces Extinction Without Action

Igbo Women Assembly raises concern over Igbo language extinction risk and plans Mother Tongue Day 2026 in Awka to promote preservation efforts.
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NIGERIAN ANGLICAN CHURCH REJECTS OPENLY GAY ARCHBISHOP

The Nigerian Anglican Church rejects the election of an openly gay Archbishop, deepening the divide within the global Anglican Communion.
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5 Cultural Practices Still Relevant in 21st Century Nigeria

Explore five Nigerian cultural practices that still influence society and reflect the nation’s enduring identity in modern times
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Nigeria’s Pop Culture Renaissance Drives Global Shift in Music and Style

KEY POINTS Afrobeat’s modern evolution, led by Nigerian artists, has become a global cultural...
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Tinubu Vows to Fix Anambra’s Roads, Rail and Erosion Crisis

Tinubu visits Anambra, pledges federal help on roads, erosion, and gas development while receiving traditional support
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New Alaafin Vows to Rebuild 200-Year-Old Palace

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Owoade, plans to restore the 200-year-old palace while empowering youths and preserving the cultural legacy of Yorubaland
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Top 10 Nigerians Redefining Media and Entertainment in 2024

Nigeria’s media industry is thriving, led by Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu, and others championing African stories with global impact in 2024
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Kano Emir Threatens to Remove Title Holders Who Beat Wives

The Kano emir warns title holders against wife beating, threatening to revoke their titles to promote dignity and respect in traditional leadership
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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
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5 Nigerian Historical Figures Everyone Should Know About

Five Nigerian historical figures who played crucial roles in shaping the country's independence, cultural identity, and leadership, inspiring generations to come
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7 Must-Attend Fashion Shows in Nigeria

These top fashion shows in Nigeria are advancing the country’s fashion industry, giving designers a global platform to showcase their creativity and entrepreneurship
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Dangote picks power over steel with a $10 billion bet on Africa’s grid

Aliko Dangote says his group will invest more than $10 billion in electricity across Africa within four years, possibly cancelling its steel ambitions to fund it.
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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.
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Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.
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Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.