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Vandals strip Lagos-Ibadan Longbridge of solar streetlights, raising fears of night attacks on motorists

Vandals have stripped the Lagos-Ibadan Longbridge of nearly all its solar streetlights, leaving only about 20 standing and raising fears of renewed night attacks on motorists.
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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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NLC Rejects Proposed Petrol Price Hike Amid Economic Hardship

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the proposed petrol price hike, arguing it will worsen economic hardship in Nigeria and urging the government to seek alternative solutions.
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Amid Economic Hardship, President Tinubu Spends N2.3 Billion on Foreign Trips in Six Months

Amid economic hardship, President Tinubu's foreign trips cost N2.3 billion, drawing criticism as Nigerians face inflation and hardship.
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NLC Announces Nationwide Protest Against Economic Hardship

The Nigeria Labour Congress plans a two-day protest over soaring inflation and declining wages, demanding government action to alleviate the economic strain faced by millions of Nigerian workers.

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Vandals strip Lagos-Ibadan Longbridge of solar streetlights, raising fears of night attacks on motorists

Vandals have stripped the Lagos-Ibadan Longbridge of nearly all its solar streetlights, leaving only about 20 standing and raising fears of renewed night attacks on motorists.
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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.