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Kenya Pushes Ahead With Chinese-Led Highway Plan

Kenya advances a major highway upgrade with Chinese partners, boosted by Tony Elumelu’s investment pledge.
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First HoldCo Completes Sale of FBNQuest Merchant Bank

First HoldCo completes its divestment of FBNQuest Merchant Bank as Otedola advances a group-wide restructuring strategy.

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Nigeria’s $60 Billion Chinese-Funded Bullet Train Nears Final Approval

Nigeria’s $60 billion bullet train is on track, with funds secured and government approval close, promising to transform travel and boost the economy
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Five Killed in Ogun Car Racing Bet Accident

A N30,000 car racing bet in Ogun turned tragic, leaving five people dead, including bystanders, and prompting renewed concerns over illegal street races
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Nigeria Reports 156 Lassa Fever Deaths in 2025

Lassa fever deaths reach 156 in Nigeria this year, with health officials warning of rising cases and intensified containment efforts.
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Nigeria Police Probe KWAM 1 Over Airport Incident

Police are investigating KWAM 1 over an Abuja airport incident that led to his no-fly ban and airline crew suspensions.
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Zamfara Lawmakers Urge Federal Takeover of Security

Zamfara security crisis deepens as lawmakers urge federal takeover, accusing Governor Dauda Lawal of negligence while rural communities face relentless bandit attacks.
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Babachir Lawal Uncertain About Supporting Obi in 2027

Babachir Lawal says he is undecided about supporting Peter Obi in 2027, citing political realities and the need for broader coalitions.
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Nigeria Remands Passenger Over Ibom Air Assault

A Nigerian court has remanded Comfort Bob at Kirikiri prison over an alleged violent assault on Ibom Air crew, as airlines ban her for life and Peter Obi decries double standards.
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FG Warns of Dismissal: Orders 3,598 Civil Servants to Undergo Fresh Verification

Nigeria orders 3,598 workers to undergo a civil service verification exercise or face dismissal over suspected fake appointments
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Marketers, Northern Groups Blast NNPC Over Refinery Delays

Marketers and northern groups accuse NNPC of stalling refinery rehabilitation, hurting jobs and market stability in Nigeria’s downstream sector.
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Car Hits Crowd in Jigawa, Injuring 18 People

Eighteen people were injured in a Jigawa car crash when a speeding vehicle rammed into a busy market crowd.
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India Turns to Nigerian Oil as Russian Imports Fade

India’s pivot from Russian to Nigerian oil is redrawing energy maps, with millions of barrels set to sail to Asia this fall.
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Pastor Accused in Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Bust

NDLEA arrests Lagos pastor in cross-border drug trafficking case, seizing massive cannabis and opioid hauls in coordinated nationwide operations.
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Kenya Pushes Ahead With Chinese-Led Highway Plan

Kenya advances a major highway upgrade with Chinese partners, boosted by Tony Elumelu’s investment pledge.
Business

First HoldCo Completes Sale of FBNQuest Merchant Bank

First HoldCo completes its divestment of FBNQuest Merchant Bank as Otedola advances a group-wide restructuring strategy.
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Nigeria Sets A Year Deadline for Schools to Meet New Standards

Nigeria’s NSSEC has issued a one-year deadline for National Minimum Standards compliance as states face new requirements for teachers, facilities and curriculum.
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CBN Raises N7.85tn in OMO Bills Auction in November

CBN sold N7.85 trillion in OMO bills in November, drawing banks and foreign investors as it works to drain excess system liquidity.

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