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Coroner adjourns inquest into Chimamanda’s son’s death to October 8

The coroner's inquest into the death of Chimamanda Adichie's 21-month-old son has stalled until October 8 after Euracare secured a High Court order staying proceedings.

IFC, Standard Chartered launch $300m facility to boost African supply chains

IFC and Standard Chartered have launched a $300m risk-sharing facility to expand supply chain finance for more than 500 suppliers across eight African countries.

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All 48 teams confirmed for 2026 World Cup

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BUA Foods proposes record N504 billion dividend

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Nigerian newspapers review: US warns over Christian attacks

US Congressman Riley Moore leads today's Nigerian newspapers review, warning that Christian killings in Plateau and Kaduna could damage Nigeria's relationship with the United States.

Nigeria’s next-gen satellites set for 2028 launch

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Edun targets 7 percent annual Nigeria GDP growth

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Security expert Yahuza Getso says Nigeria’s ‘repentant Boko Haram’ policy is playing games with citizens

Security expert Dr. Yahuza Getso has rejected the Federal Government's "repentant Boko Haram" framing, calling it deceptive and dangerous to public trust.

Security expert says Nigeria not serious about arresting bandit kingpin Bello Turji

A security expert says Nigeria is not genuinely interested in arresting Bello Turji, calling government declarations on the matter purely political.

Kwankwaso Officially Joins African Democratic Congress

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UNIJOS Suspends Examinations After Deadly Attack in Jos Community

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Tuggar Resigns as Foreign Minister, Eyes Bauchi Governorship

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Zulum Dissolves Borno Cabinet Ahead of 2027 Political Realignments

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Peter Obi says Nigeria is normalizing death after Palm Sunday killings in Jos

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Coroner adjourns inquest into Chimamanda’s son’s death to October 8

The coroner's inquest into the death of Chimamanda Adichie's 21-month-old son has stalled until October 8 after Euracare secured a High Court order staying proceedings.

IFC, Standard Chartered launch $300m facility to boost African supply chains

IFC and Standard Chartered have launched a $300m risk-sharing facility to expand supply chain finance for more than 500 suppliers across eight African countries.

Afenifere warns state police delay mayn lead to self help

Afenifere has warned that delay in establishing state police may trigger self-help, describing the federal government's reactive security deployments after attacks as infeasible and ineffective.

Cocoa farmers raise alarm over persistent price volatility in Africa

African cocoa farmers warn persistent price volatility undermines livelihoods and slows investment ahead of the Lagos cocoa and coffee fiesta.