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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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Rashidi Ladoja to Be Crowned 44th Olubadan of Ibadan

Rashidi Ladoja ascends the Olubadan throne, a historic moment for Ibadan that blends tradition, politics, and high expectations for unity.
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DAPPMAN Urges Dangote Refinery to Lower Fuel Prices

DAPPMAN urges Dangote Refinery to make petroleum products more accessible and affordable as marketers push for bulk supply to meet Nigeria’s fuel needs
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Ibom Air Flight Diverts to Abuja After Emergency

Ibom Air flight to Lagos returned to Abuja after a passenger suffered a medical emergency, prompting swift crew and medical response.
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Naira Strengthens to 1,518 Per Dollar on Parallel Market

Naira rises in parallel market to ₦1,518 as central bank oversight and dollar flows ease speculative pressure.
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Nursing Mom Abducted as Soldiers Jailed for Arms Trade

Nursing mom abducted in Nasarawa as soldiers get jail for selling arms to terrorists.
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Nyanya Bombing Victims Still Await Justice After 11 Years

Nyanya bombing victims await justice 11 years later as repeated trial delays highlight failures in Nigeria’s terrorism case system.
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Breaking: CBN Cuts Monetary Policy Rate to 27% Amid Inflation Concerns

CBN lowers benchmark interest rate to 27 percent, signaling a potential shift in monetary policy amid easing inflation concerns.
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US Mission to Bar Visas for Corrupt Nigerians

The US warns corrupt Nigerian officials face visa bans, while Reform UK sets out plans to abolish permanent settlement rights for migrants
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Nigeria’s GDP Grows 4.23% in Q2, Surpassing Forecasts

Nigeria’s GDP grows by 4.23% in Q2 2023, exceeding expectations, with agriculture and services leading the charge.
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WTO’s Okonjo-Iweala Says Nigeria Can Lead Africa’s Trade Era

WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says Nigeria can lead Africa’s trade if it cuts logistics costs, boosts payments and invests in value addition.
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Miners Clash in Kebbi, Government Imposes Curfew

Clashes between rival miners in Kebbi lead to fatalities, prompting a curfew as the government struggles to contain rising violence over gold deposits.
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Bulk Fuel Buyers Shift To Dangote Direct Supply

Dangote refinery’s free delivery scheme disrupts contracts, lowers petrol prices, and shifts fuel distribution power away from transport owners
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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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