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Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, Activates Emergency Response

KEY POINTS Cross River recorded its first recent case of COVID-19 involving a foreign worker. The patient is stable, while authorities have activated emergency response and contact tracing. Residents are urged to follow health guidelines to prevent further spread. The Cross River State Ministry of...

April 22, 2026

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Abure Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads to Supreme Court Over Labour Party Leadership Crisis

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal upheld a ruling recognising Nenadi Usman as Labour Party chair and dismissed Julius Abure’s appeal. Abure rejected the judgement, insisting his tenure remains valid and calling the caretaker committee He has vowed to take the case to the...

April 22, 2026

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Lagos Weighs N7Bn Oworonshoki Jetty Project

Lagos State plans a N7bn jetty and housing scheme at Oworonshoki as officials argue infrastructure offers deeper economic value than short-term relief

January 5, 2026

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Nigerian Stocks Gain N2.05 Trillion As Year-End Rally Sustains Momentum

NGX ended 2025 on a high, gaining N2.05 trillion as investors flocked to banking, ICT, and consumer goods stocks.

January 5, 2026

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Manufacturers Seek Refinancing Facility And Policy Support To Boost 2026 Output

Nigeria’s manufacturers push for low-cost refinancing, policy reforms, and targeted support to revive industrial output and competitiveness in 2026.

January 5, 2026

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Nigeria’s Mining Revenue Rises to N70bn As Reforms Begin To Pay Off

Nigeria’s mining sector recorded a sharp revenue rise in 2025 as reforms, enforcement, and new investments reshape the industry.

January 5, 2026

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Explaining Nigeria’s New Tax Laws And What Changes In 2026

Nigeria’s new tax laws take effect in 2026, reshaping income tax, business levies, bank transfers, and compliance nationwide.

January 5, 2026

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Tinubu Meets Rwanda’s Kagame in Paris

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu held a private lunch meeting with Rwandan President Paul...

January 5, 2026

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Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence After Crash That Killed Two Close Friends

KEY POINTS Anthony Joshua paid tribute to Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele after a...

January 5, 2026

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Bandits Strike Niger Communities Again, Over 30 Killed, Many Abducted

KEY POINTS Over 30 people were killed in fresh bandit attacks in Agwara and...

January 5, 2026

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Expert Cautions Nigerians on Antibiotic Abuse Risks

A Lagos based medical specialist warns that antibiotic abuse and self medication are accelerating antimicrobial resistance and threatening effective treatment of common infections.

December 30, 2025

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Natasha Backs Joshua, Presses Nigeria on Highway Safety

Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan expressed sympathy with Anthony Joshua after a fatal crash, renewing calls for urgent highway reforms and stronger emergency response systems.

December 30, 2025

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Nigeria Posts Strongest Economic Expansion at 57.6 Index

Nigeria recorded its strongest economic expansion at 57.6 index points, as activity, demand, and confidence strengthened across the private sector.

December 30, 2025

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Court Remands Malami Over Alleged Money Laundering

A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded former Attorney General Abubakar Malami, his son and an associate in prison over alleged money laundering involving about ₦9 billion.

December 30, 2025