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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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Hilda Baci Washes Giant Pot Ahead of Record Jollof Attempt

Hilda Baci personally washed the six-metre pot for her record jollof rice attempt, assuring fans of its hygiene before the Lagos event.
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Air Peace Denies NSIB Drug and Alcohol Claims

Air Peace denies NSIB claims, reinforces its safety record and compliance policies following Port Harcourt incident involving crew
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ADC Court Battle Over Mark, Aregbesola’s Leadership Resumes Monday

The struggle for control of the African Democratic Congress continues in court as rival factions battle Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola’s interim leadership.
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Ghana to Take in West Africans Deported From U.S., Mahama Confirms

Ghana accepts Nigerians and other West Africans deported from the U.S., with Mahama citing regional visa-free policy in the fight against deportations
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Zamfara Nurses Strike as Union Presses Governor

Zamfara nurses strike after 24-hour ultimatum to Governor Lawal, demanding unpaid entitlements and better welfare conditions.
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PDP Micro-Zoning Dispute Deepens Ahead of 2027

Key points PDP micro-zoning crisis 2027 divides party leaders. ADC gains strength after INEC...
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FG Declares Carter Bridge ‘Irredeemable,’ Plans New Alignment

The Federal Government says Carter Bridge in Lagos is in a critical state and may be beyond repair, with plans for a new alignment underway.
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Bomadi Women’s Group Endorses Mutu, Plans 1,000-Woman March

Bomadi women’s forum rallies 1,000 women in a planned march to back Mutu ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Qatar Bans Solo Nigerian Men From Tourist, Transit Visas

Qatar has stopped issuing visas to Nigerian men travelling alone, a move that could hurt business, transit travel, and diplomatic ties.
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Government Rules Out Immediate Plan for 5% Fuel Tax

Nigeria rules out plans to start the 5 percent fuel tax now. Officials say the levy will go only into repairing roads.
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PDP and SANs Challenge Senate Blocking Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Return

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Senate suspension sparks PDP protests and SAN criticism as legal experts argue the senator should resume after serving six months
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NCAA Summons 13 Airlines Over Growing Flight Delays, Cancellations

NCAA calls emergency meeting with 13 airlines over rising flight delays and cancellations, warning of tougher sanctions and stricter passenger protections
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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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