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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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Troops Repel Twin Boko Haram Attacks in Borno State

Nigerian troops repelled twin Borno Boko Haram attacks, killing 17 fighters with fighter jet support and losing three civilian defenders.
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FCTA to Reclaim Over 4,700 Abuja Properties for Unpaid Rent

FCTA to seal over 4,700 properties in Abuja over unpaid ground rent, affecting PDP, CBN, NNPC, and others.
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The Quiet Exodus: Why Nigeria’s Middle Class is Trading City Lights for Rural Living

KEY POINTS Rising inflation, insecurity, and urban stress are driving middle-class Nigerians to relocate...
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When Nollywood Meets Politics: How Celebrities Are Shaping Nigeria’s Electoral Landscape

KEY POINTS Nigerian celebrities from Nollywood and the music industry are increasingly influencing political...
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5 Cultural Practices Still Relevant in 21st Century Nigeria

Explore five Nigerian cultural practices that still influence society and reflect the nation’s enduring identity in modern times
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The Owambe Economy: Celebrating Through Crisis in an Era of Soaring Inflation

KEY POINTS Despite soaring inflation, Nigeria’s owambe celebrations remain widespread, with families spending millions...
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Akpabio, Bello to Testify in FG’s Defamation Case Against Natasha

FG sues Natasha for defamation, with Akpabio and Bello set to testify over her televised accusations.
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Trump Blocks Harvard From Enrolling International Students

Harvard faces visa ban for international students amid Trump administration crackdown.
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Nigeria’s Debt Service Payment Rises 49 Percent in 4 months

During the first four months of 2025, spending to service debt in Nigeria increased to \$2.01 billion, up 49.2% year-over-year and worsening fiscal sustainability.
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Insecurity’s Invisible Toll: How Fear Quietly Transforms Daily Existence in Northern Nigeria

KEY POINTS Fear of kidnappings and attacks has shuttered schools and forced families into...
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Beyond Floods: The Unseen Ripple Effects of Rainy Days in Lagos

KEY POINTS Rain amplifies Lagos’ reliance on informal economies, from darkness-driven side hustles to...
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Eight Landmark Cases That Redefined Nigeria’s Judiciary in 2024–2025

KEY POINTS Eight landmark court decisions in Nigeria between 2024 and 2025 significantly advanced...
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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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