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Oyedele opens talks to clear FG contractor debt backlog

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele opened talks with indigenous contractors in Abuja, pledging a transparent and structured plan to settle the Federal Government's outstanding debts.

Dangote cement exports jump 71.6 percent, Q1 profit N421bn

Dangote's cement business posted a 71.6 percent jump in exports and 35 percent profit surge in Q1 2026, lifting African capacity to 55 million tonnes.

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Ex-Senate Minority Leader Says Northern Nigeria Is Tearing the Country Apart

At 85, former Senate Minority Leader Prof. Daniel Saror says northern insecurity, religious extremism and weak leadership are tearing Nigeria apart.

Nigeria Blew €2.3 Billion on Electricity. The Lights Are Still Out

Five years, €2.3 billion, and a bold promise of 25,000 megawatts. Nigeria's flagship electricity project has collapsed without coming close.

Dangote Sugar Cuts Losses 73 percent, Revenue Hits $432.6M

Dangote Sugar narrowed its net loss by 73 percent and grew revenue 51 percent in 2025, as easing forex costs and a new management team gave Nigeria's largest sugar refiner its clearest recovery signal yet.

Army, NSCDC Renew Katsina Security Pact After Command Visit

The Nigerian Army's 17th Brigade and the NSCDC Katsina Command have recommitted to joint security operations as the brigade's new commander made his first formal visit to the corps' state headquarters.

75 Nigerians Lose Over N100 Million to Port Harcourt Doctor Who Promised Them Canada

Victims sold property, rented out their homes and borrowed heavily, paying up to N12 million each for Canadian visas that never existed.

Tinubu Approves Posting of 65 Ambassadors

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors to Nigerian...

Kidnappers Kill Ebonyi Monarch, Father of Former Deputy Governor, a Day After Abduction

KEY POINTS Ezeogo Francis Igwe, father of former Ebonyi Deputy Governor Kelechi Igwe, was...

Boko Haram Kills Soldiers, Abducts 300+ in Borno as Fresh Attacks Hit Benue and Kwara

Insurgents overran a military base, killed soldiers and the town's chief imam, then dragged hundreds of residents into the Mandara Mountains.

Kano Assembly Begins Impeachment Process Against Deputy Governor

KEY POINTS The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy...

Court Clears Suspended DCP Abba Kyari of Asset Declaration Charges Filed by NDLEA

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy...

Newly Elected Lagos APC Publicity Official Karamo Yesiro Dies Hours Before Inauguration

KEY POINTS Newly elected Lagos APC assistant publicity secretary Karamo Yesiro died less than...

Seriake Dickson Dumps PDP for Newly Registered NDC, Cites Internal Crisis

KEY POINTS Senator Seriake Dickson has defected from the PDP to the newly registered...

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Oyedele opens talks to clear FG contractor debt backlog

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele opened talks with indigenous contractors in Abuja, pledging a transparent and structured plan to settle the Federal Government's outstanding debts.

Dangote cement exports jump 71.6 percent, Q1 profit N421bn

Dangote's cement business posted a 71.6 percent jump in exports and 35 percent profit surge in Q1 2026, lifting African capacity to 55 million tonnes.

Nestoil denies First Bank dividend blame, eyes legal action

Nestoil rejected reports linking it to First Bank's dividend halt, blamed a CBN forbearance directive, and threatened defamation suits against banks and media.

Elumelu firms link with MoMo PSB for cardless payments

United Bank for Africa, Heirs Holdings-backed Redtech and MoMo PSB launched a cardless payment partnership, enabling wallet payments across 55,000 RedPay terminals nationwide.