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EU Partners Nigeria’s 3MTT Programme to Scale Digital Skills and Launch Talent Network

The European Union has partnered with Nigeria's 3MTT Programme to scale digital skills training and connect talent to real employment opportunities

April 3, 2026

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Tinubu Orders Surveillance Cameras, Deploys Troops After Plateau Killings

KEY POINTS Tinubu ordered installation of over 5,000 surveillance cameras in Plateau after the...

April 3, 2026

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Peter Obi Slams “Inhumane” Demolitions, Urges Government

Peter Obi condemns inhumane demolitions across Nigeria, warning they worsen poverty and threaten the economic stability of millions.

October 13, 2025

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Foreign Firms Corner Nigeria’s N4.8trn Non-Oil Export Boom

Local exporters lament losing out in Nigeria’s non-oil export boom as foreign investors dominate the sector amid weak funding and policy hurdles.

October 13, 2025

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Oyedele: 98% of Nigerians to Get Tax Cut or Exemption by 2026

About 98 percent of Nigerians will enjoy reduced or no tax under the new fiscal reform expected to take effect in January 2026.

October 8, 2025

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Nigeria’s Inflation Crisis Pushes Workers and Employers to the Edge

Nigeria’s inflation crisis is eroding wages and threatening jobs, NECA warns, urging government action to stabilize businesses and protect workers.

October 7, 2025

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Tinubu Moves to Borrow $2.3bn, Float $500m Sukuk for 2025

Tinubu seeks NASS approval for $2.3bn external borrowing and $500m Sukuk to fund 2025 budget and refinance Eurobond.

October 7, 2025

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Naira Gains to N1,480 per Dollar on Parallel Market

The naira rises to N1,480 per dollar in the parallel market as CBN reforms improve liquidity and restore trader confidence.

October 7, 2025

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School Fees Soar, Parents Flock to ₦20,000 Jelesimi Centers

As school fees skyrocket, more Nigerian parents are returning to Jelesimi day care centers, exposing the growing education crisis and economic strain.

October 6, 2025

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Lagos Shuts Ojota Chemical Market Over Fire Safety Dispute

Lagos shuts Ojota Chemical Market over fire safety rules, leaving traders counting heavy losses as Nigeria battles fragile economic recovery.

October 4, 2025

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Nigeria at 65: How Oil Mismanagement Stalled Industrial Growth

Nigeria’s reliance on crude oil revenue derailed manufacturing growth, leaving the nation dependent on imports and facing deep economic struggles.

September 27, 2025

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Cleric Says Nigeria’s Economic Struggles Mirror Global Crisis

Pastor Samuel Oladele says Nigeria’s economic challenges part of global crisis, urging resilience, reforms, and unity to overcome hardship.

September 26, 2025

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Muazzam Mairawani Plans $600 Million Cement Plant in Kebbi

Muazzam Mairawani plans $600 million cement plant in Kebbi to rival Dangote and Rabiu while preparing a $225 million U.S. IPO.

August 26, 2025

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Police Intensify Efforts to End Anambra ‘Sit-At-Home’

The Anambra police force has augmented their operations to stop disruptive Monday 'sit-at-home' orders and revive the local economic activities primarily in Nnewi and Ihiala.

April 9, 2025