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Jim Ovia’s $5 Million Bet Built Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Giant

Jim Ovia’s $5 million bet in 1990 built Zenith Bank into Nigeria’s most profitable lender, with over $3.3 billion in shareholders’ funds today.
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FG Threatens Contract Cut on Ibadan-Ilesha Road Project

Nigeria’s works minister warns contractors on the Ibadan-Ilesha expressway to begin urgent palliative repairs or risk losing half of the project scope.

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Dangote Sets N739 Petrol Pump Price

Dangote sets petrol pump price at N739 per litre, warning marketers and regulators as refinery partners begin nationwide rollout after gantry price cuts
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Presco Expands Palm Oil Footprint in Nigeria

Presco acquires 10,000 hectares in Cross River State, expanding plantations and securing palm oil supply as Nigeria seeks to reduce edible oil imports
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Abdul Samad Rabiu Shares $20.7m With Long-Serving BUA Employees

Abdul Samad Rabiu approves $20.7 million cash rewards for long-serving BUA Group employees at an awards event in Lagos.
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Bandit Leader Bello Turji Accuses Ex-Governors of Fueling Insecurity in North

Bandit leader Bello Turji accuses former governors of fueling insecurity and denies receiving ₦30 million during Zamfara peace talks.
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Atiku, Obi, Mark Warn Tinubu Against One-Party State Ahead of 2027 Election

Atiku, Obi and other opposition leaders warn Tinubu against selective justice and alleged pressure on rivals ahead of 2027 elections.
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NEMA Activates Nationwide Emergency Response for Festivities

NEMA has activated nationwide emergency response plans for the festive season, boosting inter-agency coordination and urging Nigerians to prioritise safety amid increased travel and public activities.
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How Gen Z Founders Are Rewriting Nigeria’s Consumer Market

Gen Z entrepreneurs Nigeria are transforming the consumer market with mobile-first brands, social commerce, and trust-driven business models that reflect how Nigerians live today.
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More Funds, More Pains As Nigeria’s Allocations Double While Poverty Deepens

Nigeria shared record FAAC revenue, yet rising prices, poverty growth, and limited grassroots impact left millions worse off nationwide today.
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7 Human Behaviours That Boost Longevity and Happiness

Seven everyday behaviours that support longevity and happiness, plus practical tips to help you live longer and feel better.
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Tinubu Rejects Claims of Religious Genocide in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has again rejected claims of religious genocide in Nigeria, saying insecurity is driven by criminality and extremism, not targeted persecution of faith groups.
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Dangote Refinery Takes Second Ghana Crude Shipment

Dangote’s refinery shifts toward West African crude as repairs slow operations, pulling in Ghana’s Sankofa grade while Nigeria increases fuel imports
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Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to N699 Per Litre

Dangote Refinery cut its petrol price to N699 per litre, prompting quick adjustments across private depots as the fuel market reacts
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Jim Ovia’s $5 Million Bet Built Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Giant

Jim Ovia’s $5 million bet in 1990 built Zenith Bank into Nigeria’s most profitable lender, with over $3.3 billion in shareholders’ funds today.
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FG Threatens Contract Cut on Ibadan-Ilesha Road Project

Nigeria’s works minister warns contractors on the Ibadan-Ilesha expressway to begin urgent palliative repairs or risk losing half of the project scope.
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Sowore Sues Police Chief Over Alleged Rights Violations

Activist Omoyele Sowore has sued Nigeria’s police chief, alleging unlawful arrest, detention, and rights violations linked to a protest in Abuja.
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NYSC to Standardise Protocols for Corpers With Disabilities

NYSC introduces a standardised protocol to ensure inclusive handling of corps members with disabilities during the orientation course and service year.

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