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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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Yakubu Steps Down as INEC Chair, Says It’s Time for Fresh Leadership

Yakubu steps down as INEC chairman after 10 years, saying his decision allows a smooth transition and continued electoral reform ahead of 2027 elections.
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Nigeria’s Deadly Highways: Motorists Endure Fear, Frustration and Loss

Across Nigeria, crumbling federal highways have turned travel into a deadly gamble as motorists battle potholes, bandits, and government inaction.
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Emefiele’s $4.5bn Fraud Trial Delayed Over Phone Evidence Dispute

Emefiele’s $4.5bn fraud trial stalled again after EFCC and defence clashed over phone forensic test procedures in Lagos court.
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Oyedele: 98% of Nigerians to Get Tax Cut or Exemption by 2026

About 98 percent of Nigerians will enjoy reduced or no tax under the new fiscal reform expected to take effect in January 2026.
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David Mark: ADC’s 2027 Vision Is Bigger Than Power

ADC says its 2027 mission is not about winning power but building a political legacy rooted in ethics, inclusion, and long-term governance reforms.
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Nigeria’s Inflation Crisis Pushes Workers and Employers to the Edge

Nigeria’s inflation crisis is eroding wages and threatening jobs, NECA warns, urging government action to stabilize businesses and protect workers.
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Fury in Lagos as Traders Protest Owode-Onirin Killings

Traders protest Owode-Onirin killings in Lagos, demanding justice, police accountability, and laws to stop land grabbing and brutality.
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Tinubu Moves to Borrow $2.3bn, Float $500m Sukuk for 2025

Tinubu seeks NASS approval for $2.3bn external borrowing and $500m Sukuk to fund 2025 budget and refinance Eurobond.
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Tinubu Approves N4 Trillion Bond to Clear Power Sector Debts

Tinubu approves a ₦4 trillion bond to clear debts owed to power firms and gas suppliers, aiming to stabilise Nigeria’s electricity sector.
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Irabor Says Boko Haram Fighting War of Evil, Not Religion

Lucky Irabor says Boko Haram’s campaign is a war of evil, not religion, as leaders call for moral revival and national unity.
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Protesters shut Kaduna, accuse oil cabal of plotting to sabotage Dangote Refinery

Kaduna protesters accuse an oil cabal of sabotaging Dangote Refinery, demanding Tinubu defend the $20 billion project from vested economic interests.
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Naira Gains to N1,480 per Dollar on Parallel Market

The naira rises to N1,480 per dollar in the parallel market as CBN reforms improve liquidity and restore trader confidence.
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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.
News

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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