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Kenya Pushes Ahead With Chinese-Led Highway Plan

Kenya advances a major highway upgrade with Chinese partners, boosted by Tony Elumelu’s investment pledge.

First HoldCo Completes Sale of FBNQuest Merchant Bank

First HoldCo completes its divestment of FBNQuest Merchant Bank as Otedola advances a group-wide restructuring strategy.

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Nigeria at 65: How Oil Mismanagement Stalled Industrial Growth

Nigeria’s reliance on crude oil revenue derailed manufacturing growth, leaving the nation dependent on imports and facing deep economic struggles.

Lagos Government Demolishes 19 Buildings at Trade Fair

Lagos demolished 19 Trade Fair Plaza buildings under tight security, sparking outrage among traders who claimed they were not warned

Voter apathy weakens registration in South-East, South-South

Low voter registration in South-East and South-South raises concerns as citizens cite mistrust in INEC, poor awareness, and economic hardship.

Otedola Raises Stake in First HoldCo by ₦2.01 Billion

Femi Otedola increases stake in First HoldCo by N2.01 billion, strengthening his hold in Nigeria’s oldest financial institution.

Cleric Says Nigeria’s Economic Struggles Mirror Global Crisis

Pastor Samuel Oladele says Nigeria’s economic challenges part of global crisis, urging resilience, reforms, and unity to overcome hardship.

Nigeria Meters 148,077 Electricity Customers in Two Months

NERC says 148,077 customers were metered in May and June, but millions remain unmetered as complaints over estimated billing persist

Fact-Finding Report Links 11,000 Deaths to Plateau Violence

Plateau violence fact-finding report reveals 11,000 deaths, 420 destroyed communities, and urges urgent reforms to end attacks and reprisals.

DAPPMAN Seeks Partnership With Dangote Refinery to Stabilize Market

DAPPMAN seeks collaboration with Dangote Refinery to stabilize Nigeria’s downstream market and ease fuel distribution bottlenecks nationwide.

Nigeria Moves to Curb Fake Certificates Nationwide

Nigeria orders FG clampdown on fake certificates with strict 2026 deadline, warning schools and employers to verify documents or face sanctions.

Rashidi Ladoja to Be Crowned 44th Olubadan of Ibadan

Rashidi Ladoja ascends the Olubadan throne, a historic moment for Ibadan that blends tradition, politics, and high expectations for unity.

DAPPMAN Urges Dangote Refinery to Lower Fuel Prices

DAPPMAN urges Dangote Refinery to make petroleum products more accessible and affordable as marketers push for bulk supply to meet Nigeria’s fuel needs

Ibom Air Flight Diverts to Abuja After Emergency

Ibom Air flight to Lagos returned to Abuja after a passenger suffered a medical emergency, prompting swift crew and medical response.

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Kenya Pushes Ahead With Chinese-Led Highway Plan

Kenya advances a major highway upgrade with Chinese partners, boosted by Tony Elumelu’s investment pledge.

First HoldCo Completes Sale of FBNQuest Merchant Bank

First HoldCo completes its divestment of FBNQuest Merchant Bank as Otedola advances a group-wide restructuring strategy.

Nigeria Sets A Year Deadline for Schools to Meet New Standards

Nigeria’s NSSEC has issued a one-year deadline for National Minimum Standards compliance as states face new requirements for teachers, facilities and curriculum.

CBN Raises N7.85tn in OMO Bills Auction in November

CBN sold N7.85 trillion in OMO bills in November, drawing banks and foreign investors as it works to drain excess system liquidity.