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Keyamo orders probe, grounds aircraft after unauthorized landing near Asaba

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has grounded a private aircraft and ordered a probe after it made an emergency landing near Asaba and departed without clearance.
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Ex-CBN deputy governor Moghalu named Bluecode Africa board chairman

Bluecode Africa has named former CBN deputy governor Kingsley Moghalu chairman of its Nigerian subsidiary's advisory board as the payments firm enters the Nigerian market.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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%...
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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.
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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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Keyamo orders probe, grounds aircraft after unauthorized landing near Asaba

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has grounded a private aircraft and ordered a probe after it made an emergency landing near Asaba and departed without clearance.
Business

Ex-CBN deputy governor Moghalu named Bluecode Africa board chairman

Bluecode Africa has named former CBN deputy governor Kingsley Moghalu chairman of its Nigerian subsidiary's advisory board as the payments firm enters the Nigerian market.
Business

FCMB appoints Bismarck Rewane non-executive director and board chairman

First City Monument Bank has appointed economist Bismarck Rewane as non-executive director and chairman of its board, following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria.
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Federal Government’s iDICE programme onboards 185 founders in first cohort

The Federal Government's iDICE programme has onboarded 185 founders into the first cohort of its Startup Bridge initiative, selected from more than 7,000 applicants.