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UK Blocks Over 100 Occupations From Foreign Hiring to Cut Migration

The UK bans 100 occupations from foreign recruitment in a major migration shift critics fear could deepen labour shortages

Wema Bank Rally Lifts Adebutu’s Stake to $90 Million

Kessington Adebutu’s stake in Wema Bank has risen to almost $90 million as the bank’s shares rally 147% in 2025, driven by digital banking growth.

Nigerian Minister Defends Lagos-Calabar Highway Project

Nigerian Works Minister David Umahi defends the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, calling critics who question its funding and economic viability "unpatriotic." The project is expected to improve connectivity between Nigeria's economic hubs and boost national growth.

Nigeria Seeks Stronger Manufacturing Ties with South Korea

In a bid to bolster Nigeria's manufacturing sector, prominent Nigerian politician Bola Tinubu has...

Abia Governor Vows to Slash Government Spending

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has outlined a plan to reduce government spending and...

Empowering Nigerian Women: Tinubu’s Bold Initiative Unveiled

President Tinubu launches four transformative projects to boost Nigerian women's economic influence and societal roles, marking a historic step towards empowerment.

Nigeria’s Road to Progress: A Dual Carriageway in 24 Months

Nigeria's federal government has announced that it will deliver the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway project...

How China’s Railway Project Transforms Nigeria’s Economy 

Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, has embarked on a railway modernization project...

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UK Blocks Over 100 Occupations From Foreign Hiring to Cut Migration

The UK bans 100 occupations from foreign recruitment in a major migration shift critics fear could deepen labour shortages

Wema Bank Rally Lifts Adebutu’s Stake to $90 Million

Kessington Adebutu’s stake in Wema Bank has risen to almost $90 million as the bank’s shares rally 147% in 2025, driven by digital banking growth.

Nigeria’s Grazing Conflicts Take 2,800 Lives in 5 Years

Open grazing conflicts in Nigeria killed 2,800 in five years as weak laws and poor enforcement fuel violence and displacement.

NEITI Expresses Confidence in Ojulari to Drive Oil Reforms

NEITI backs Ojulari to deliver oil sector reforms, restore transparency, and attract $60 billion in investments for Nigeria’s energy future