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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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Nigeria Has No Word From Its Citizens Trapped in Iran as the Middle East War Spirals Beyond Borders

Nigeria's government has received no distress calls from citizens in Iran as Middle East fighting kills hundreds and drives oil prices higher.

A Nigerian Village of 1,000 People Has Only a Muddy Stream to Drink From — and Nobody Is Listening

A rural Nigerian community of 1,000 people drinks from a muddy stream, with no functioning borehole and no government relief in sight.

Gridlock Hits Abuja Airport as FAAN Rolls Out Cashless System

FAAN cashless airport gates rollout at NAIA causes congestion as motorists without Go Cashless cards face entry delays.

Army Trains 60 Soldiers to Guard Niger Delta Oil Facilities

Army trains 60 recruits for Niger Delta oil facilities protection as authorities target oil theft and pipeline vandalism.

Nigeria Secures Approval for Lenacapavir HIV Prevention Drug

Lenacapavir rollout in Nigeria begins after approval, with injectable HIV prevention drug expected in March 2026.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Killed in US-Israeli Strikes as Oil Prices Jump

US-Israel strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader and commanders as Tehran retaliates and shuts Strait of Hormuz, shaking oil markets.

19 Killed in Fresh Plateau Attacks as Farmers Abandon Lands Amid Rising Tensions

Renewed attacks in Plateau leave 19 dead, displace families and force farmers to abandon fertile lands amid fear.

Female NSCDC Officer Killed During Simulation Drill in Abuja

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Gunmen Ambush Commercial Bus in Kogi, Abduct Six Passengers

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked a commercial bus in kogi and abducted six passengers The...

Umahi Rejects Sexual Allegation, Calls Viral Claim Political Distraction

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Presidency Debunks Viral Claim of Plot to Poison Tinubu

KEY POINTS Presidency says viral poisoning claim against tinubu is false Aides confirm no...

NDLEA Busts Meth Lab in Imo, Arrests Wanted Drug Kingpin After 13 Years on the Run

NDLEA dismantles Imo meth lab, seizes drugs and arrests fugitive kingpin who evaded justice for 13 years.

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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.