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FirstBank sponsors GTR West Africa 2026 in Lagos this week

FirstBank has signed on as a sponsor of Global Trade Review West Africa 2026, a two-day Lagos conference pulling together 450 delegates from 15 countries.

4,691 Nigerian doctors move to UK since 2023, GMC says

More than 4,600 Nigerian doctors have moved to the UK since May 2023, costing Nigeria an estimated $98.5 million in training investments.

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Makinde, Fayose Clash Over N50bn Bodija Relief Fund as 2027 Politics Heat Up

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Benin City abduction: Obaseki’s Cousin Recounts Alleged Assault, Public Stripping

A cousin of former Edo governor Godwin Obaseki describes an alleged daylight abduction, assault and public humiliation in Benin City.

Tinubu Approves Write Off of $1.42bn, N5.57tn NNPC Debt to Federation

President Tinubu approves the cancellation of over $1.4bn and N5.5tn in NNPC debts after reconciliation of long standing obligations.

Tinubu leaves Lagos for Europe Ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit

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Gunmen Abduct Winners Chapel Pastor in Kogi Community

KEY POINTS • A Living Faith Church pastor was kidnapped while heading to his farm...

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NGX Nears N98 Trillion as Santa Rally Lifts Stocks

Nigerian stocks surged in a Santa rally, lifting market value close to N98 trillion as investors pocketed more than N953 billion in gains.

7 Most Visited Countries During Christmas as Holiday Travel Peaks

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US Missile Strikes Trigger Panic in Parts of Northern Nigeria

US airstrikes ordered by Donald Trump hit parts of Sokoto and Kwara, triggering panic as officials dispute casualties and question intelligence accuracy.

How Street Grinding Machines Contaminate Everyday Food with Dangerous Metals

Laboratory tests show pepper ground at Lagos street mills contains dangerously high metal levels, raising concerns over daily food safety.

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FirstBank sponsors GTR West Africa 2026 in Lagos this week

FirstBank has signed on as a sponsor of Global Trade Review West Africa 2026, a two-day Lagos conference pulling together 450 delegates from 15 countries.

4,691 Nigerian doctors move to UK since 2023, GMC says

More than 4,600 Nigerian doctors have moved to the UK since May 2023, costing Nigeria an estimated $98.5 million in training investments.

Amnesty: 1,100 Nigerians kidnapped in three months in 2026

Amnesty International says at least 1,100 people were kidnapped across northern Nigeria in just three months, urging President Tinubu to urgently address the abduction crisis.

JAMB Apologises for UTME Result Delay

KEY POINTS JAMB apologised for delaying the release of Friday’s UTME results, blaming it...