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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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126 Environmental Defenders Killed in Africa Since 2012, Report Shows

Global Witness reports 126 killings of environmental defenders in Africa since 2012, with DRC named the most dangerous country.
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Nine Rescued, Five Revived in Lagos High-Rise Fire

Nine rescued and five revived after a Lagos high-rise fire, sparking new safety concerns in Nigeria’s bustling commercial capital.
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Nigerian Sentenced in $6 Million U.S. Fraud Case

Nigerian Ehis Akhimie sentenced to more than eight years in U.S. prison over $6 million inheritance fraud targeting elderly victims
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Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara Mosque Attack

Bandits kidnapped 40 worshippers during prayers in Zamfara, exposing collapse of peace deals in the troubled North-West region.
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Dangote Says Refinery Ends Nigeria’s 50-Year Fuel Queues

Dangote refinery marks one year of petrol production, easing Nigeria’s 50-year fuel queues, cutting pump prices, creating jobs, and boosting industrialisation efforts.
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Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers in Zamfara Mosque

The Zamfara mosque attack saw 40 worshippers abducted during dawn prayers, highlighting fragile peace efforts and worsening insecurity in northwest Nigeria
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Plateau to Recruit 1,000 Youths for Security Program

Plateau State will recruit 1,000 youths into Operation Rainbow to combat insecurity while tackling unemployment in vulnerable communities.
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How Petrol Station Attendants Cheat Nigerians with Pump Manipulation

Pump attendants cheat petrol buyers across Nigeria, shortchanging motorists as regulators lack staff to monitor stations.
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Four Rescued After Lagos Building Collapse

Four people were rescued alive after a three-storey building under construction collapsed in Yaba, Lagos, sparking overnight emergency operations
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Nigerian Army Kills Militants, Frees Dozens in Raids

The Nigerian Army kills terrorists and rescues 39 hostages in raids that intensify counterterrorism efforts across northern states.
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Hilda Baci Explains Cutback in Jollof Rice World Record Attempt

Hilda Baci scaled down her Guinness World Record jollof attempt due to technical limits but still cooked enough rice to feed 20,000 people.
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High Cost of Elections: Nigeria Spends Nearly N1tn on Seven Polls in 24 years

Nigeria has spent N981.5bn on elections since 1999, ranking among the world’s costliest. Yet credibility issues and rising disputes cast doubt on the value of the spending.
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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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