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Coroner adjourns inquest into Chimamanda’s son’s death to October 8

The coroner's inquest into the death of Chimamanda Adichie's 21-month-old son has stalled until October 8 after Euracare secured a High Court order staying proceedings.

IFC, Standard Chartered launch $300m facility to boost African supply chains

IFC and Standard Chartered have launched a $300m risk-sharing facility to expand supply chain finance for more than 500 suppliers across eight African countries.

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Oando Profit Soars 164% to ₦210 Billion

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Dollar Trades Around ₦1,495 to Naira in Nigeria’s Parallel Market

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FG Begins ₦10 Million Support Fund for Tertiary Staff

The tertiary institution staff support fund begins nationwide rollout, providing ₦10 million interest-free loans to improve staff welfare.

Oyo Empire’s 1895 Defiance Redefined Nigeria’s Colonial History

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NHIA Restores Enrolment Portal After PUNCH Report

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Oyo Says Agricultural Investments Have Cut Food Prices

Oyo State’s agricultural investment reforms are stabilizing food prices as Governor Makinde credits farm hubs, private partnerships, and infrastructure upgrades.

Tinubu Approves 15 Percent Import Duty on Petrol and Diesel

President Tinubu has approved a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel imports to strengthen local refining and stabilise the domestic oil market

IHS Nigeria Cuts Fuel Use By 50 Million Liters Through Project Green

IHS Nigeria cut diesel use by 50 million liters after investing $750 million in hybrid and solar power systems.

Lagos Waterfront Demolition Leaves Oworonshoki Families Homeless, Desperate

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Nigeria’s Service Chiefs Outline Plans To Tackle Security Challenges

Nigeria’s new military leaders outlined clear plans to strengthen internal security and called for reforms in the police system.

Nigeria Faces Rising Cyber Threats as Microsoft Warns of Attacks

Microsoft’s latest report warns that Nigeria faces rising AI-powered cyber attacks targeting critical sectors, urging immediate cybersecurity reforms and stronger international cooperation.

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Coroner adjourns inquest into Chimamanda’s son’s death to October 8

The coroner's inquest into the death of Chimamanda Adichie's 21-month-old son has stalled until October 8 after Euracare secured a High Court order staying proceedings.

IFC, Standard Chartered launch $300m facility to boost African supply chains

IFC and Standard Chartered have launched a $300m risk-sharing facility to expand supply chain finance for more than 500 suppliers across eight African countries.

Afenifere warns state police delay mayn lead to self help

Afenifere has warned that delay in establishing state police may trigger self-help, describing the federal government's reactive security deployments after attacks as infeasible and ineffective.

Cocoa farmers raise alarm over persistent price volatility in Africa

African cocoa farmers warn persistent price volatility undermines livelihoods and slows investment ahead of the Lagos cocoa and coffee fiesta.