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Oyo school kidnap survivor tells court of 56 days without clean water

A teacher abducted from an Oriire school in May told the Federal High Court how 46 captives, including toddlers, survived 56 days on dirty water and plain rice.
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Civil servants warn Oyedele over 40% allowance he promised to fund

Federal workers have written to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warning that the unpaid 40% peculiar allowance and promotion arrears are building restiveness in the public service.
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Tijani champions cybersecurity council to fight rising threats

Communications Minister Bosun Tijani is championing a plan to establish a national cybersecurity coordination council designed to unify Nigeria's response to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
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Nigeria’s next-gen satellites set for 2028 launch

NIGCOMSAT Managing Director Jane Egerton-Idehen says Nigeria's satellite program has entered its execution phase, with two new satellites set for launch in 2028 and 2029.
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Africa’s Foreign Investment Boom: Key Drivers of Global Capital Flow

Africa attracts $53 billion in FDI, fueled by its natural resources, youthful market, green energy projects, and growing digital economy despite global challenges.
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Nigeria’s E-commerce Boom: Opportunities and Risks

Nigeria's e-commerce boom drives economic growth, creates jobs, fosters innovation, but faces infrastructure, security, and regulatory challenges.
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Prof. Gambari: Africa Must Harness Youth to Leapfrog Development

African youth should be leveraged for development in digital economy and other inclusive strategies, Prof. Gambari urges.
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Nigeria Bolsters $1 Trillion Transactions with AI Defense

Nigeria enhances the security of its $1 trillion annual transactions with a new AI-based defense system, aiming to combat cybercrime and protect its digital economy.
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Youth Minister Calls for Engagement, Admits #EndSARS Issues Remain

ABUJA, Nigeria - Nigeria's Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has urged...
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Nigeria Aims to Boost Startup Ecosystem with $5 Billion Target

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has set an ambitious goal to help its startups raise...

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Oyo school kidnap survivor tells court of 56 days without clean water

A teacher abducted from an Oriire school in May told the Federal High Court how 46 captives, including toddlers, survived 56 days on dirty water and plain rice.
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Civil servants warn Oyedele over 40% allowance he promised to fund

Federal workers have written to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warning that the unpaid 40% peculiar allowance and promotion arrears are building restiveness in the public service.
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Kara Bridge repairs push Lagos-Ibadan gridlock 15km into Lagos

Repairs to Kara Bridge expansion joints have paralyzed the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway again, with some commuters reaching home after 2 a.m. and engineers questioning past work.
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Ondo herbal drink deaths climb to 49 as crisis spreads to Irele

Deaths linked to a suspected poisonous herbal drink in Ondo State have climbed to 49, with the crisis now reaching Irele Local Government Area.