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3MTT Impact Challenge Announces Winners Driving Real Solutions Across Nigeria

Nigeria's 3MTT programme has announced winners of its inaugural National Impact Challenge, spotlighting digital fellows solving real-world problems across all 36 states.

Rabiu tells Tutu Foundation fellows Africa’s greatness is built one day at a time

BUA Group founder Abdul Samad Rabiu urged young African leaders at the Tutu Legacy Foundation in Cape Town to build Africa's greatness intentionally.

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Unicross Suspends 24th Matriculation Amid Fee and Gown Dispute

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JAMB Says University Students May Register for 2026 UTME

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Nigeria Military to Court-Martial Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters will court-martial 16 officers after an internal probe found cases to answer, including allegations linked to coup plotting.

CBN Grants National Licenses to Major Fintech Players

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Anambra Shuts Onitsha Main Market Over Sit-At-Home Defiance

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NNPC, Chevron Confirm Hydrocarbon Discovery at Awodi-07 Well

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Customs Posts N7.28 Trillion Revenue in 2025, Exceeding Target

Customs Service said revenue reached N7.28 trillion in 2025, exceeding targets as reforms, digitalisation and stronger compliance lifted non-oil government income.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Resigns from NNPP

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Peter Obi Faces Ruling Party Pressure As 2027 Race Nears

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Tinubu Reviews Envoy Postings After Name Mix-up, Confirms Three Diplomatic Appointments

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Atiku Accuses Senate of Stalling Electoral Act Amendments, Warns 2027 Elections Are at Risk

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3MTT Impact Challenge Announces Winners Driving Real Solutions Across Nigeria

Nigeria's 3MTT programme has announced winners of its inaugural National Impact Challenge, spotlighting digital fellows solving real-world problems across all 36 states.

Rabiu tells Tutu Foundation fellows Africa’s greatness is built one day at a time

BUA Group founder Abdul Samad Rabiu urged young African leaders at the Tutu Legacy Foundation in Cape Town to build Africa's greatness intentionally.

Guterres urges South Africa to end xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged South Africa to end xenophobic attacks and the intimidation of foreign nationals in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.

Dangote refinery is subsidizing Nigeria’s petrol and diesel, official says

A senior Dangote Group official says the refinery subsidizes Nigeria's petrol and diesel but sells jet fuel at full market price.