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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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Senate Approves ₦1.81 Trillion Budget to Tackle Security, Infrastructure in Nigeria’s Capital

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Senate approved a ₦1.81 trillion budget for the FCT in...
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6 Everyday Struggles of the Nigerian Middle Class

KEY POINTS Rising living costs impact the middle class. Poor infrastructure hinders daily life. ...
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Nigeria’s Cocoa Plants Struggle, Operating at Just 8% Capacity

Nigeria's cocoa processing plants struggle with infrastructure and financial challenges, operating at just 8% capacity. Efforts to revitalize the sector are underway.
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Obasanjo Meets Southeast Governors: Focus on Regional Development

Former Nigerian President Obasanjo clarifies his meeting with Southeast governors, stating the focus was on regional development issues like security, infrastructure, and economic growth, not Nnamdi Kanu's release.
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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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Lagos Slips to 5th Place Among Africa’s Wealthiest Cities

Lagos, Nigeria's economic powerhouse, has seen a decline in its ranking among Africa's wealthiest...
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Tinubu Receives South-South Monarchs, Promises to Address Their Grievances

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu met with a delegation of traditional rulers from the South-South...
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Senate Pushes for Modern Rail Line in Eastern Nigeria

The Nigerian Senate has urged the federal government to upgrade the Eastern Rail Line...
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Lagos to Build Africa’s Second Longest Bridge by 2027

Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, is set to construct a 38-kilometer-long bridge that will connect...
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FEC Greenlights N2.17trn 2023 Supplementary Budget

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a N2.17 trillion supplementary budget for 2023. This...
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FEC Greenlights Ijora Workshop Concession, Eyes N28.1bn Boost

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has endorsed a landmark concession, entrusting the Central Workshop...
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EU Pledges €150 Billion for Nigeria and Africa’s Infrastructure Development by 2027

The European Union (EU) has announced a new initiative to boost infrastructure development in...

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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.
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NAFDAC finds methanol and cannabis in Ondo drinks that killed 48 people

NAFDAC lab tests found high concentrations of methanol and cannabis in herbal concoctions blamed for 48 deaths and seven cases of blindness in Ondo State.