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Oyedele opens talks to clear FG contractor debt backlog

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele opened talks with indigenous contractors in Abuja, pledging a transparent and structured plan to settle the Federal Government's outstanding debts.

Dangote cement exports jump 71.6 percent, Q1 profit N421bn

Dangote's cement business posted a 71.6 percent jump in exports and 35 percent profit surge in Q1 2026, lifting African capacity to 55 million tonnes.

Atiku Condemns Plateau Killings, Blames Tinubu for Security Failures

Atiku condemns Plateau killings and criticizes Tinubu’s failure to address security issues in Nigeria

Tinubu Declares National Emergency on Food Security

Tinubu declares a national emergency on food security, urging the expansion of irrigation infrastructure in Africa

FG, AfDB Launch Special Agro-Industrial Zones Plan in Cross River

FG and AfDB launch SAPZ in Cross River, aiming to transform agriculture and create jobs while ensuring food security across Nigeria

FG Plans to Open More Gemstone, Jewellery-Making Centres

FG to establish gemstone and jewellery-making centres to boost entrepreneurship and support local value addition

Labour Threatens Action Over Rivers’ State of Emergency

The NLC calls for the reversal of Rivers state emergency and warns of disruption if the government does not respond.

IHRC Calls for Peace, Unity During Rivers’ State of Emergency

IHRC urges Rivers leaders to prioritize peace and unity during the state of emergency, calling for stable governance in the state.

FAAN Pledges Airports Touting Elimination, Urges Patience

FAAN maintains its commitment to end touting at airports by encouraging passengers to stay patient and not harm facilities when delays occur.

9mobile Refutes Shutdown Rumours, Pledges Improved Services

KEY POINTS 9mobile has dismissed the network shutdown speculations because these claims lack basis...

Customs Seize ₦72.6m Worth of Petrol Heading to Cameroon

Customs seized ₦72.6m worth of petrol destined for Cameroon, reinforcing efforts to fight smuggling along Nigeria's borders.

How Nigeria Rejected Binance’s $5 million Offer for Gambaryan’s Release

Nigeria rejected Binance's $5 million offer for Tigran Gambaryan’s release, demanding more data and a fair settlement to resolve legal issues.

The Importance of Gender Equality in Nigeria’s Social Development

Gender equality is essential for Nigeria's social development, influencing economic growth, inclusive governance, and improved education and health outcomes.

5 Strategies to Boost Youth Employment in Nigeria

Addressing youth unemployment in Nigeria requires a multifaceted approach, including enhancing vocational education, fostering entrepreneurship, strengthening public-private partnerships, investing in the green economy, and implementing effective employment policies.

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Oyedele opens talks to clear FG contractor debt backlog

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele opened talks with indigenous contractors in Abuja, pledging a transparent and structured plan to settle the Federal Government's outstanding debts.

Dangote cement exports jump 71.6 percent, Q1 profit N421bn

Dangote's cement business posted a 71.6 percent jump in exports and 35 percent profit surge in Q1 2026, lifting African capacity to 55 million tonnes.

Nestoil denies First Bank dividend blame, eyes legal action

Nestoil rejected reports linking it to First Bank's dividend halt, blamed a CBN forbearance directive, and threatened defamation suits against banks and media.

Elumelu firms link with MoMo PSB for cardless payments

United Bank for Africa, Heirs Holdings-backed Redtech and MoMo PSB launched a cardless payment partnership, enabling wallet payments across 55,000 RedPay terminals nationwide.