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Fire outbreak devastates focus holiday hotel, Abuja

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A fire has gutted Focus Holiday Inn, a high-end hotel located in the Garki area of Abuja, the capital city

Nigeria honours fallen heroes on 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day

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The nation came to a standstill on Wednesday as Nigeria marked the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, paying homage to

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Tinubu advocates global collaboration for sustainable development

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for global unity in addressing climate change and fostering sustainable development, emphasising that no

Fined banks load ATMs with cash after sanction

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Most of the Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) sanctioned by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have taken immediate steps to

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Tinubu calls for global financial support to tackle climate change

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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi made case for global financial support for African countries to tackle the

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Michelle Obama to absent herself from Trump’s inauguration

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Michelle Obama, the Former first lady of the United States, has said that she won’t be attending the inauguration of

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Table water producers back Lagos ban on single-use plastics

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The Association for Table Water Producers (ATWAP) of Nigeria has backed the Lagos State Government ban on single-use plastics, including

Pandora Agency Limited Named Among Top 100 Fastest-Growing SMEs in Nigeria

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Pandora Agency Limited, a leading creative and marketing agency, has been awarded by BusinessDay Nigeria 2024 Media Awards as one

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Delta intensifies efforts to make Asaba more attractive for investors, residents

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Delta State Government has intensified efforts to make Asaba the State Capital a more hospitable and attractive place for living

Africa needs 56m new homes to meet housing demand, says Adesina

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Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has said that Africa will need 56 million new homes to

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South Korean president arrested after weeks-long standoff

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South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly causing an insurrection. He agreed to be

Five things to know to start your Wednesday

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South Korea’s president was arrested South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly causing an

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First Bank clarifies case with GHL

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First Bank of Nigeria has given a detailed clarification on the case with General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL). The bank said

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From cassava to tech: Nigeria’s non-oil sectors hold the key to stability

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Nigeria’s precarious reliance on oil revenue is no longer a tenable economic strategy. For decades, crude oil has propped up

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Bauchi govt boosts livestock production with vaccination of 1.5m animals

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Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed says the State Government has concluded plans to vaccinate over 1.5 million animals in the

Midnight fire razes Anambra market, destroys goods

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Goods worth millions of naira were destroyed in a midnight fire outbreak at Ahịa Mgbede, situated opposite the New Motor

NaFarm Foods, two others shine at Zayed Sustainability Prize 2025

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Two organisations and a high school from Africa have been recognised among this year’s Zayed Sustainability Prize winners, celebrated for

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10 African countries improving infrastructure and innovation development

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African countries are making significant strides toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9, focusing on industry, innovation, and infrastructure to

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Police arrest 348 criminal suspects in Abuja

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said they have arrested 348 suspects involved in different criminal activities, ranging from

Release of ‘repentant’ B/Haram terrorists fuels violent attacks— HURIWA

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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has, again, condemned the Federal Government’s programme of releasing ‘repentant’ Boko Haram

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Police threaten legal action against Amnesty International over protest report

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has demanded an immediate retraction and public apology from Amnesty International (AI) over a recent

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Yobe gov to host fifth Lake-Chad Basin govs forum

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The Yobe State Govt is set to host the fifth Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum meeting aimed at tackling key socio-economic challenges.

Meet the 3 candidates competing for African Union chairperson in 2025

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The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of 55 member states representing the African continent.

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Increasing first-class graduates mirror private varsities learning outcomes – Experts

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Experts in the education sector have attributed the increasing number of first-class graduates, especially from private universities, to quality learning

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Canada: International students seeking work permits can study these courses

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has included study programs focused on early childhood education and developmental service work. The

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Foreigners funding terrorist groups, says army chief

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Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff (CDS), has raised concerns over the foreign funding of terrorist groups operating in Nigeria,

LemFi, the trusted financial services platform designed for immigrants, has secured $53M in Series B funding led by Highland Europe.

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● LemFi is transforming how immigrant communities access financial services, starting with international remittance and payments to ease financial hurdles

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Why Obasa was impeached as Lagos Assembly speaker

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The impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday did not come as

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Dubai is getting a $56,000-a-year private school for rich kids

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A new super-luxury school is coming to Dubai, where parents might pay up to $56,000 a year for their children’s

Abia does not owe judiciary workers – Otti

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Abia State Government has denied owing judiciary workers in the State, who are currently on strike over allegation of unpaid