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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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Osinbajo Calls for Social Justice at Core of Africa’s Development

Osinbajo calls for a people-first approach to Africa’s growth, saying true progress begins when social justice drives development.
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China Rejects Trump’s Military Threat Against Nigeria

China rejects Trump’s military threat to Nigeria, condemning U.S. interference as Nigeria and ECOWAS unite to dismiss genocide claims.
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IHVN Reports 95 Percent HIV Testing Among Pregnant Women

IHVN reports over 95 percetn HIV testing acceptance in Rivers, citing community engagement and expanded PMTCT services as key to eliminating infant HIV.
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FCT Resident Doctors Continue Strike Despite Partial Payments

The ARD-FCTA strike continues despite partial salary and training fund payments, as doctors press for all outstanding demands to be fully addressed
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Nigerians to Pay Nearly N1 Trillion More for Petrol as 15% Import Tariff Takes Effect

Nigeria’s new 15% fuel import tariff will add nearly N1 trillion yearly to petrol costs for consumers nationwide.
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Abuja Farmers Count Losses as Food Prices Fall, Consumers Celebrate Relief

Farmers in Abuja lament huge losses from falling food prices, while residents celebrate cheaper staples after years of high costs.
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Six Soldiers Killed as Bandits Attack Lawmaker’s Convoy in Niger

Gunmen ambushed lawmaker Jafaru Mohammed Ali’s convoy in Niger, killing six soldiers, while the lawmaker escaped without injury.
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Lekki Zone MD: Nigeria Remains Investor-Friendly

Lekki Free Zone MD Val Attah insists Nigeria remains viable investment destination, backed by reforms and strong investor confidence.
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EU Insists on Respect for Nigeria’s Sovereignty

The EU reiterates that Nigeria’s sovereignty must be respected even as strategic partnership expands.
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Passengers Protest Airlines’ Dollar-Only Ticket Sales in Nigeria

Passengers protest airlines’ dollar-only ticket policy in Nigeria, citing economic discrimination as the government faces pressure to intervene amid forex shortages.
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House Adjourns One-Week Sitting in Support of Contractors

Lawmakers suspend plenary for a week to spotlight unpaid contractors and force government payment action.
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APC Wins Clean Sweep of Niger State LG Chairmanships

The APC sweep in Niger LG polls saw the ruling party claim all 25 chairmanship seats and 271 of 274 councillor positions.
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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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