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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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Obasanjo Says Boko Haram War Lasts Too Long

Obasanjo warns Nigeria’s Boko Haram war has dragged on too long and urges specialised training, stronger intelligence and modern technology for the military.
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WHO Reports Heavy Civilian Deaths in Sudan Strikes

WHO says at least 114 people were killed after Sudan airstrikes hit a hospital and kindergarten, intensifying fears over civilian safety.
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Solana Rallies as Altcoin ETF Optimism Builds

Solana gains 5% as renewed ETF optimism drives a broader crypto rally, boosting altcoin sentiment and attracting fresh trading activity across markets.
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TikTok Limits Overnight Live Streams in Nigeria

TikTok has restricted late-night live access in Nigeria, tightening streaming rules to improve youth safety and encourage healthier online behaviour patterns.
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Pengassan, Dangote Rift Deepens Over Salary Freeze

The salary freeze on sacked engineers has widened the Pengassan–Dangote rift as both sides struggle to settle the dispute through dialogue
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Remi Tinubu Says Nigeria May Lend to Nations by 2026

Remi Tinubu said Nigeria is on the path to prosperity and may be strong enough to lend to other nations by 2026
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ADC Tells Obi to Decide on 2027 Alliance, Rules Out Zoning Talks

ADC urged Peter Obi to decide on joining its coalition and ruled out zoning discussions in the build-up to 2027.
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Anambra on Edge After Gunmen Attack Market Area, Multiple Feared Dead

Gunmen opened fire near Afor Market Junction in Nawfia, killing several people and triggering panic as residents fled the scene.
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Hoodlums Attack Anambra Church, Kill Two and Burn Buildings

Gunmen attacked St. Andrews Anglican Church in Lilu, killing two people and burning buildings during an early morning assault.
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Smart Irrigation Tech Lifts Nigeria’s Small Farms

Farmers in Oyo and Kaduna are adopting AI-powered irrigation to save water, increase yields and build resilience against climate challenges.
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Dangote Urges Nigerians to Prioritize Wealth Creation

Aliko Dangote advises Nigerians to reject luxury lifestyles and embrace investment as a strategy for sustainable wealth creation and national economic growth.
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Terrorists Hold Over 7,000 Nigerians in Captivity Across Seven States

Over 7,000 Nigerians remain captive in northern forests, as abductions escalate, spreading fear and destroying communities across seven states.
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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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