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From Ifangni to Ilasamaja: How a 10-year-old “tiling apprentice” ended up mixing cement instead of going to school

A 10-year-old from Benin Republic works and sleeps on a Lagos construction site, showing how poverty, migration and informal apprenticeship push children out of school.

Why nutritionists say Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice in the same pot

Nigerian dietitians warn that boiling unwashed eggs with rice in one pot can transfer Salmonella and E. coli from the shells to the grains, risking foodborne illness.

Dangote Accuses Fuel Regulators of Undermining Refining Push

Aliko Dangote accuses Nigeria’s fuel regulators of undermining local refining, escalating a dispute over imports, transparency and energy policy direction.

Dangote Sets N739 Petrol Pump Price

Dangote sets petrol pump price at N739 per litre, warning marketers and regulators as refinery partners begin nationwide rollout after gantry price cuts

Dangote Pledges Quarter of Fortune to Foundation

Aliko Dangote has committed 25 percent of his $30 billion fortune to his foundation, formalizing one of Africa’s biggest long-term philanthropic pledges.

Dangote Refinery Takes Second Ghana Crude Shipment

Dangote’s refinery shifts toward West African crude as repairs slow operations, pulling in Ghana’s Sankofa grade while Nigeria increases fuel imports

Dangote Plans Dollar Dividends for Nigerian Shareholders

Dangote outlines a dollar dividend plan as his refinery moves toward a major NGX listing backed by rising export revenue

Dangote Reclaims $30 Billion Net Worth as Cement Lifts Fortune

Aliko Dangote’s net worth has climbed back to $30 billion as rising cement shares and aggressive refinery expansions recharge his business empire.

Dangote Pledges $700 Million For Nigerian Education

Aliko Dangote sets a $700 million plan to expand education access in Nigeria, targeting out-of-school children and long-term skills development.

Dangote Expands Fertilizer Production Across Africa

Dangote announces a major fertilizer output expansion, tripling capacity in Nigeria while advancing a multi-billion-dollar plant in Ethiopia

Dangote Eyes 1.4 Million Barrel Refinery Expansion Despite Government Delay

Dangote Group maintains refinery expansion plans, aiming for 1.4 million barrels per day despite government postponing fuel import duty.

Dangote Plans $5 Billion Lagos Refinery Expansion To Boost Fuel Supply

Aliko Dangote plans to raise $5 billion to expand his Lagos refinery and boost Nigeria’s energy supply.

Dangote Refinery IPO May Make Him Africa’s First $100B Man

Aliko Dangote’s refinery listing could push his fortune past $100 billion, marking a new chapter in Africa’s industrial story.

Dangote Plans to List Up to 10 Percent of Refinery Shares

Aliko Dangote plans to list refinery shares and expand output to 1.4 million barrels per day through global partnerships and investment.

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From Ifangni to Ilasamaja: How a 10-year-old “tiling apprentice” ended up mixing cement instead of going to school

A 10-year-old from Benin Republic works and sleeps on a Lagos construction site, showing how poverty, migration and informal apprenticeship push children out of school.

Why nutritionists say Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice in the same pot

Nigerian dietitians warn that boiling unwashed eggs with rice in one pot can transfer Salmonella and E. coli from the shells to the grains, risking foodborne illness.

“He suffered because he was poor”: Lawyers say police broke the law by detaining Oyo student over N8,000

New details show the N8,000 debt Oyo police said was irrelevant appears on Al-Amin Mohammed's charge sheet, as lawyers say detaining a debtor is illegal.

Plateau women block Jos-Mangu highway after gunmen kill three vigilantes, including youth leader, on night patrol

Women and youths in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi, blocked the Jos-Mangu highway for hours on Friday after gunmen killed three vigilantes, including the youth leader.