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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’s Net Worth Nears $30 Billion as Fortune Hits $29.8B

Aliko Dangote’s net worth climbs to $29.8 billion, driven by gains in his cement and refinery ventures as he edges closer to the $30 billion mark.

Dangote Cement Opens New Côte d’Ivoire Plant

Dangote Cement has launched a 3-million-tonne cement plant in Côte d’Ivoire, expanding its regional presence and supporting industrial growth

Dangote Refinery Sends First Gasoline Cargo to U.S.

Dangote refinery first gasoline cargo to U.S. marks Nigeria’s debut as a direct fuel exporter across the Atlantic.

Dangote Declares He Inherited No Money From His Father

Dangote says he built wealth without inheritance, giving away family assets while building one of Africa’s largest conglomerates

Dangote Signs $2.5 Billion Fertilizer Deal in Ethiopia

: Dangote fertilizer deal in Ethiopia worth $2.5B aims to cut imports, boost food security, and expand Africa’s farming sector.

World Bank Appoints Aliko Dangote to Global Investment Lab for Emerging Economies

KEY POINTS Aliko Dangote has been appointed to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment...

Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to ₦865

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery reduced petrol prices to ₦865 per litre, citing improved supply...

NNPC Denies Terminating Crude Oil Deal with Dangote Refinery

KEY POINTS NNPC clarified that its six-month crude oil sales agreement with Dangote Refinery...

NNPC Holds 7.2% Stake in Dangote Refinery, Not 20%: Dangote

Aliko Dangote reveals that NNPC holds a 7.2% stake in the Dangote Refinery, correcting earlier reports of a 20% stake and highlighting the project's significance.

Dangote Refinery Achieves Double Nigeria’s 11-Year Power Output

The Dangote Refinery has doubled Nigeria’s 11-year power output, significantly enhancing the country's electricity supply and setting a new standard for the energy sector.

Femi Otedola Reclaims Spot on Forbes List, Dangote Remains Africa’s Wealthiest

Nigerian tycoon Femi Otedola stages a remarkable return to the Forbes Africa list, while Aliko Dangote continues his reign as the continent's richest man.

BUA Claps Back at Dangote Allegations

In a direct rebuttal to allegations made by Aliko Dangote, BUA Group has issued...

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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.