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Ebonyi PDP candidate Ifeanyi Odii vows to end child hawking and “house help culture” with 39,000-place skills plan

Ebonyi PDP governorship candidate Ifeanyi Odii has pledged to end child hawking and domestic child labor through skills centers in all 13 local government areas.

Makinde calls Wike a liar over N50 billion Ibadan airport claim: “Oyo funded it 100%”

Oyo Gov. Seyi Makinde has accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of lying about N50 billion federal funding for the Ibadan airport, saying Oyo paid in full.

Dangote Plans $5 Billion Lagos Refinery Expansion To Boost Fuel Supply

Aliko Dangote plans to raise $5 billion to expand his Lagos refinery and boost Nigeria’s energy supply.

Dangote’s Net Worth Nears $30 Billion as Fortune Hits $29.8B

Aliko Dangote’s net worth climbs to $29.8 billion, driven by gains in his cement and refinery ventures as he edges closer to the $30 billion mark.

World Bank: 139 Million Nigerians Still Trapped in Poverty

The World Bank urged Nigeria to channel reform gains into real welfare improvements, as 139 million citizens still live in poverty.

Nigeria’s $92 Billion Lithium Boom Leaves Local Investors Struggling

Nigeria’s $92 billion lithium industry is dominated by foreign companies, leaving local investors sidelined in the race for green energy profits.

Tinubu Calls for Productivity Push in Independence Day Speech

Tinubu urges Nigerians to produce more, backing reforms that he says will build a stronger, self-reliant economy despite current hardship.

The Silent Billion-Dollar Hustle: How Nigerian Market Women Sustain Africa’s Food Security

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s 15 million market women move 70% of the nation’s food, generating...

The Owambe Economy: Celebrating Through Crisis in an Era of Soaring Inflation

KEY POINTS Despite soaring inflation, Nigeria’s owambe celebrations remain widespread, with families spending millions...

Five Nigerian Cities Experiencing the Fastest Rising Cost of Living in 2025

KEY POINTS Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo, and Jos are the top five Nigerian...

Forensic Audit Set for NNPCL, Says Finance Minister Edun

Finance Minister Wale Edun announces a forensic audit of NNPCL, aligning with reforms aimed at boosting investor confidence and economic growth.

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 23.18% in February 2025

KEY POINTS  Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped to 23.18% in February 2025, down from 24.48%...

Oshiomhole: Former Military Generals Resposible for Illegal Mining

Oshiomhole attributes illegal mining to the involvement of retired military general officers while calling for immediate military action.

5 Sectors to Watch for Investment Opportunities in Nigeria

Nigeria offers vast investment opportunities across agriculture, tech, renewable energy, healthcare, and real estate, promising growth and returns.

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Ebonyi PDP candidate Ifeanyi Odii vows to end child hawking and “house help culture” with 39,000-place skills plan

Ebonyi PDP governorship candidate Ifeanyi Odii has pledged to end child hawking and domestic child labor through skills centers in all 13 local government areas.

Makinde calls Wike a liar over N50 billion Ibadan airport claim: “Oyo funded it 100%”

Oyo Gov. Seyi Makinde has accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of lying about N50 billion federal funding for the Ibadan airport, saying Oyo paid in full.

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.

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.