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Nigeria Secures $500 Million for Solar Manufacturing

Nigeria secures $500 million to boost solar manufacturing, aiming to expand renewable capacity and export locally made panels across Africa

Fuel Tax Won’t Begin Until Naira Strengthens or Oil Price Falls — Oyedele

Oyedele says Nigeria will delay 5% fuel surcharge until naira appreciates or oil prices drop to avoid price hikes.

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The Owambe Economy: Celebrating Through Crisis in an Era of Soaring Inflation

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Akpabio, Bello to Testify in FG’s Defamation Case Against Natasha

FG sues Natasha for defamation, with Akpabio and Bello set to testify over her televised accusations.

Trump Blocks Harvard From Enrolling International Students

Harvard faces visa ban for international students amid Trump administration crackdown.

Nigeria’s Debt Service Payment Rises 49 Percent in 4 months

During the first four months of 2025, spending to service debt in Nigeria increased to \$2.01 billion, up 49.2% year-over-year and worsening fiscal sustainability.

Insecurity’s Invisible Toll: How Fear Quietly Transforms Daily Existence in Northern Nigeria

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Beyond Floods: The Unseen Ripple Effects of Rainy Days in Lagos

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Eight Landmark Cases That Redefined Nigeria’s Judiciary in 2024–2025

KEY POINTS Eight landmark court decisions in Nigeria between 2024 and 2025 significantly advanced...

Seven Inmates Flee Ilesa Prison as Storm Collapses Wall

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Army, DSS, Police Tighten Security After Ilesa Jailbreak

Security has been intensified at the Ilesa Correctional Centre following a jailbreak as authorities pursue escaped inmates.

JAMB Denies Targeting Igbo Candidates Over UTME Glitch

JAMB has denied allegations that a UTME result glitch was designed to target Igbo candidates, citing technical faults and internal diversity.

Nigeria Faces Hurdles and Hope in Oil Block Development

Nigeria’s oil block development is hampered by delays, security risks, and funding issues but holds promise with reforms and global energy shifts.

Seven Indigenous Nigerian Games That Shaped Values, Identity, and Community

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Nigeria Secures $500 Million for Solar Manufacturing

Nigeria secures $500 million to boost solar manufacturing, aiming to expand renewable capacity and export locally made panels across Africa

Fuel Tax Won’t Begin Until Naira Strengthens or Oil Price Falls — Oyedele

Oyedele says Nigeria will delay 5% fuel surcharge until naira appreciates or oil prices drop to avoid price hikes.

Otedola Donates ₦4bn for Augustine University Engineering Block

Femi Otedola donates ₦4 billion to build a state-of-the-art electrical and electronics engineering block at Augustine University.

Military Arrests 15 More Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot in Nigeria

Nigeria’s military detains 15 more officers over an alleged coup plot, with investigators linking funds to a former governor and minister.