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Jim Ovia’s $5 Million Bet Built Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Giant

Jim Ovia’s $5 million bet in 1990 built Zenith Bank into Nigeria’s most profitable lender, with over $3.3 billion in shareholders’ funds today.
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FG Threatens Contract Cut on Ibadan-Ilesha Road Project

Nigeria’s works minister warns contractors on the Ibadan-Ilesha expressway to begin urgent palliative repairs or risk losing half of the project scope.

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Petrol Tops Nigeria’s Imports With 613 Million Litres in One Year

Nigeria’s petrol import surge hits 613.6 million litres, exposing rising demand, refinery collapse, and fiscal pressure.
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Customs Launch Digital Vehicle Verification Platform in Nigeria

Nigeria Customs launches a digital vehicle verification platform to curb smuggling and improve transparency in imported vehicle clearance.
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Heavy security as Lekki Tollgate braces for EndSARS memorial

Heavy security as Lekki Tollgate braces for EndSARS memorial
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Oando Faces Pressure as Irad Demands Overdue Payments

Oando faces backlash as Irad accuses it of unpaid project debts, citing severe financial strain and unfulfilled payment promises.
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Markets Rally After China-US Trade Tensions Ease

Global markets surged as China-US trade tensions ease, sparking optimism and driving gains across technology, manufacturing, and emerging market sectors.
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Police Disperse Release Nnamdi Kanu Now Protesters in Abuja

Police dispersed Abuja protesters demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s release, using tear-gas and armoured vehicles as activists vowed to sustain the Release Nnamdi Kanu Now campaign.
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FUNAAB Gets NUC Approval for Management Programmes

FUNAAB secures NUC approval to offer accounting, banking and business degrees again, marking an academic milestone for the university.
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OAU, NIA Launch Design Contest to Honour Architect Okoye at 60

NIA and OAU architecture students launch a nationwide competition honouring Anthony Okoye at 60, spotlighting sustainable urban design in Nigerian cities
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#FreeNnamdiKanu Protesters Defy Court Order, Vow to March on Villa

#FreeNnamdiKanu protesters vow to march on the Presidential Villa despite court restrictions, as security forces brace for nationwide demonstrations
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Nestlé to Cut 16,000 Jobs in $1B Cost-Saving Push

Nestlé has announced plans to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide under a $1 billion cost-saving program aimed at boosting profitability and refocusing its global operations.
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Mathematics Still Mandatory in O’Level Exams, Says FG

The Federal Government says Mathematics remains a compulsory O’Level subject for all students, clarifying confusion over admission reforms.
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EndSARS at 5: Justice Still Out of Reach for Victims

Five years after the #EndSARS protests, the scars of police brutality and state violence remain. Judicial panels sat, reports were written, but victims still wait for justice.
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Jim Ovia’s $5 Million Bet Built Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Giant

Jim Ovia’s $5 million bet in 1990 built Zenith Bank into Nigeria’s most profitable lender, with over $3.3 billion in shareholders’ funds today.
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FG Threatens Contract Cut on Ibadan-Ilesha Road Project

Nigeria’s works minister warns contractors on the Ibadan-Ilesha expressway to begin urgent palliative repairs or risk losing half of the project scope.
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Sowore Sues Police Chief Over Alleged Rights Violations

Activist Omoyele Sowore has sued Nigeria’s police chief, alleging unlawful arrest, detention, and rights violations linked to a protest in Abuja.
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NYSC to Standardise Protocols for Corpers With Disabilities

NYSC introduces a standardised protocol to ensure inclusive handling of corps members with disabilities during the orientation course and service year.

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