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Dangote picks power over steel with a $10 billion bet on Africa’s grid

Aliko Dangote says his group will invest more than $10 billion in electricity across Africa within four years, possibly cancelling its steel ambitions to fund it.
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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.
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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.
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Nigeria Seeks Stronger Manufacturing Ties with South Korea

In a bid to bolster Nigeria's manufacturing sector, prominent Nigerian politician Bola Tinubu has...
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Abia Governor Vows to Slash Government Spending

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has outlined a plan to reduce government spending and...
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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.
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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...
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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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Dangote picks power over steel with a $10 billion bet on Africa’s grid

Aliko Dangote says his group will invest more than $10 billion in electricity across Africa within four years, possibly cancelling its steel ambitions to fund it.
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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.
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Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.
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Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.