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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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Pesticides Threaten Nigeria’s Food Security, Exports

Experts warn Nigeria loses millions in food exports yearly as hazardous pesticides threaten health, soil, and international credibility.
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UN Chief Warns of Rising Nuclear Threat

UN chief António Guterres warns nuclear threat is accelerating, urging disarmament as new technologies raise global risks of conflict escalation
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Mary Jane Unveils Gammy And The Living Things

Mary Jane’s animation dream comes alive with Gammy & The Living Things, showcasing African storytelling and inspiring young creatives.
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Nigeria at 65: How Oil Mismanagement Stalled Industrial Growth

Nigeria’s reliance on crude oil revenue derailed manufacturing growth, leaving the nation dependent on imports and facing deep economic struggles.
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Lagos Government Demolishes 19 Buildings at Trade Fair

Lagos demolished 19 Trade Fair Plaza buildings under tight security, sparking outrage among traders who claimed they were not warned
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Voter apathy weakens registration in South-East, South-South

Low voter registration in South-East and South-South raises concerns as citizens cite mistrust in INEC, poor awareness, and economic hardship.
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Otedola Raises Stake in First HoldCo by ₦2.01 Billion

Femi Otedola increases stake in First HoldCo by N2.01 billion, strengthening his hold in Nigeria’s oldest financial institution.
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Cleric Says Nigeria’s Economic Struggles Mirror Global Crisis

Pastor Samuel Oladele says Nigeria’s economic challenges part of global crisis, urging resilience, reforms, and unity to overcome hardship.
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Nigeria Meters 148,077 Electricity Customers in Two Months

NERC says 148,077 customers were metered in May and June, but millions remain unmetered as complaints over estimated billing persist
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Fact-Finding Report Links 11,000 Deaths to Plateau Violence

Plateau violence fact-finding report reveals 11,000 deaths, 420 destroyed communities, and urges urgent reforms to end attacks and reprisals.
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DAPPMAN Seeks Partnership With Dangote Refinery to Stabilize Market

DAPPMAN seeks collaboration with Dangote Refinery to stabilize Nigeria’s downstream market and ease fuel distribution bottlenecks nationwide.
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Nigeria Moves to Curb Fake Certificates Nationwide

Nigeria orders FG clampdown on fake certificates with strict 2026 deadline, warning schools and employers to verify documents or face sanctions.
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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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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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