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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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Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Slips to ₦1,463

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Fubara Cancels ₦134bn CCECC Contract, Demands ₦20bn Refund

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Troops Dismantle Seven Illegal Refineries, Foil ₦98 Million Oil Theft

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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.