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Nigeria Leads Africa as Instant Payments Near $2 Trillion Milestone

Nigeria’s instant payments platform has set the pace in Africa, as digital transactions across the continent surge toward the $2 trillion mark.
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Alakija Gives $23 Million Teaching Hospital to Osun University

Folorunso Alakija says the $23 million teaching hospital she donated to Osun State University is a long-term investment in healthcare and medical education.

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12 Killed, Five Injured, Three Abducted in Plateau Mining Site Attack

Gunmen attack a Plateau mining site, killing 12 miners, injuring five, and abducting three as police launch a manhunt.
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EU, Nigeria Move to Deepen Defence and Security Cooperation

The European Union and Nigeria are stepping up defence engagement, widening cooperation beyond military support to address security, governance and long-term stability.
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Airtel Africa Strikes Starlink Deal to Expand Satellite Coverage

Airtel Africa’s Starlink deal aims to extend mobile coverage into rural areas, using satellite technology to bypass towers and narrow Africa’s persistent digital divide.
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Microsoft Deepens Digital, AI Skills Push in Nigeria

Microsoft is scaling up AI and digital skills training in Nigeria, targeting students, developers and public servants as demand for technology talent accelerates.
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TikToker Peller Arrested by Lagos Police Over Reckless Driving

Lagos police arrested TikTok influencer Peller after a reckless driving video sparked outrage, renewing calls for stricter enforcement against dangerous online stunts.
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Naira Slides as FX Shortages Grip Official Market

The naira slipped to N1,456 per dollar as FX shortages persisted, keeping pressure on Nigeria’s currency market despite rising external reserves.
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Police Deploy Special Forces Nationwide Ahead of NLC Protest

Police deploy tactical units nationwide as NLC protests insecurity and warns of strike if demonstrations face violence.
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Aisha Buhari: The Cabal Turned Buhari Against Me, Disrupted His Health Routine

Aisha Buhari claims aides turned her late husband against her and disrupted his nutrition, worsening his health while in office.
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Peter Obi: 80% Youth Unemployment Shows Leaders Have Failed Nigeria

Key Points Peter Obi links Nigeria’s 80% youth unemployment rate to leadership failure and...
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Workers Face Nigeria’s Worst Survival Crisis, NLC Says

Nigeria’s labour union says inflation, insecurity and weak wages have pushed workers into the harshest survival crisis the country has ever recorded
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CardinalStone Seeks $120 Million for West Africa SMEs

CardinalStone is raising a $120 million fund to invest in profitable SMEs across West Africa, betting on mid-market businesses as the region’s next growth engine
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Nigeria Pauses Sachet Alcohol Ban After SGF Directive

Nigeria has halted enforcement of the sachet alcohol ban after an SGF directive, pending consultations and a final government review.
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Nigeria Leads Africa as Instant Payments Near $2 Trillion Milestone

Nigeria’s instant payments platform has set the pace in Africa, as digital transactions across the continent surge toward the $2 trillion mark.
Business

Alakija Gives $23 Million Teaching Hospital to Osun University

Folorunso Alakija says the $23 million teaching hospital she donated to Osun State University is a long-term investment in healthcare and medical education.
Business

Zenith Bank Rally Lifts Jim Ovia’s Stake by $13 Million

A fresh rally in Zenith Bank shares has added more than $13 million to Jim Ovia’s stake, underlining renewed confidence in Nigeria’s banking sector.
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Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Swears in Speaker Obasa’s Son as Agege Chairman

KEY POINTS • Sanwo Olu urged the new Agege chairman to govern inclusively and avoid...

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