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Monday, Dec 8

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Firm Chief Unveils Laser Machines To Handle Skin Conditions

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The managing director and chief executive officer of Prima Dharma Centre, Dr Mohammed Bashir Danmallam, has unveiled two advanced laser machines aimed at transforming dermatological treatment in Nigeria and Africa. He disclosed this during…

Sunday, Dec 7

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China To Accelerate Zero-tarrif On Nigerian Exports

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The People’s Republic of China has pledged to assist Nigeria accelerate the implementation of zero tariff policy for Nigerian exports into China as both countries strengthen ties on development initiatives for mutual benefits. The Chinese…

Governor Sani Seals $200m Kaduna – China Poultry Project Deal

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Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State is in Beijing, China to advance final agreements with the Chinese government on a pioneering model integrated poultry development project in Kaduna State, an initiative expected to create 350,000 direct…

Payattitude Partner Firm On Co-badge Payment Card For Worldwide Use

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Payattitude, a Nigerian payment scheme known for pioneering the multibank app and USSD code *569#, has announced a strategic partnership with PAPSSCARD, the card scheme of the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS). The…

2025 Budget: Kano Govt Counters Poor Performance Claims, Cites Higher Sectoral Gains

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The Kano State government has defended its implementation of the 2025 budget, insisting that the administration recorded stronger sectoral performance than portrayed by critics. The commissioner for Budget and Planning, Musa Shanono, told…

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‘Africa’s Business Future Depends On Strategic Partnerships’

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Africa’s leading business thinkers have issued a renewed call for a deeper culture of collaboration and long-term enterprise building, urging policymakers and entrepreneurs to shift from fragmented growth models to unified strategies that…

Presidential Committee Hands Over IDP Facility To Abia Govt

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The Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation has handed over the newly completed Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) facility at Mgbarakuma Ubakala to the Abịa State government. At the event, a representative of the…

‘Rivers Lawmakers’ Defection To APC Not A Surprise’

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A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Ogbonna Nwuke, has declared that the defection of some members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) did…

All Progressives Congress Begins Membership e-registration

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti on Saturday said they have commenced membership e-registration in the state, saying the party remains focused on the provision of a safety net for all citizens, being part of the policy thrust…

Oyo Warns Border Communities On Rising Security Threats

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Oyo State government has reiterated its warning to residents of border communities to remain alert and report suspicious activities as part of ongoing efforts to curb farmers-herders’ clashes and rising security threats across the state.…

Minister Hails Supreme Court Verdict On Osun LG Fund

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The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has applauded the Supreme Court for striking out the suit filed by the Osun State government seeking to compel the federal government to release allocations to the sacked PDP…

Bauchi Governor Gets New Adviser On Reorientation

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Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed Air Commodore Tijjani Baba Gamawa (rtd) as special adviser on Societal Reorientation and Enforcement. A statement by the special adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, Comrade…

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Akpabio’s Aide Dismisses Natasha’s Claims

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The Office of the President of the Senate has dismissed claims by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that the multi-billion-naira defamation suit filed against her by Senate President Godswill Akpabio was only recently instituted, describing…

Ndume Demands Withdrawal Of Ambassadorial Nominees List

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Former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the recently submitted list of ambassadorial nominees, citing what he described as a clear breach of the federal character principle enshrined in…

Osun APC Primaries: Our Disqualification A Huge Joke – Omisore

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A former national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has said his disqualification with six other aspirants from the party’s Osun governorship primaries is “a huge joke,” accusing the screening…

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FCT Tax Practitioners Warn Of Possible Tax Disputes In 2026

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Tax Practitioners Association has cautioned taxpayers and tax consultants to prepare for a likely increase in tax disputes in 2026 as newly enacted tax laws enter full implementation. The caution was…

Shettima Launches N1bn Family Business Grant Initiative In Akwa Ibom

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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday launched a one billion naira family-based business grant initiative in Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State, describing the programme as a model for translating democratic…

Saturday, Dec 6

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Governor Sani Advances $200m Kaduna–China Poultry Project In Beijing, To Create 350,000 Jobs

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The governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has visited Beijing to advance final agreements with the Chinese Government on a pioneering Model Integrated Poultry Development Project in Kaduna State, a landmark initiative expected to…

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NEPZA Seeks 10-yr Tax Incentive For SEZ Investors

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The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has urged the federal government to exempt all operators of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) from the country’s new tax laws for at least 10 years to give them time to adjust their…

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YOTSI’s Enugu Economic Survival Summit Holds January 2026

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The Youths Off The Street Initiative (YOTSI) has confirmed that the Enugu Economic Survival Summit will now hold in January 2026, following the postponement of its earlier scheduled date. The event, earlier scheduled for Sunday, November…

‘Use Money For Rolls-Royce To Build Industries Instead’, Dangote Tells Luxury Car Owners

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Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has urged wealthy Nigerians to divert funds spent on luxury items such as Rolls-Royce cars and private jets into building industries that can boost job creation and stimulate economic growth.…

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Kano Government Faults Allegations Of Poor 2025 Budget Performance

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The Kano State Government has rejected claims that it performed poorly in implementing the 2025 budget, insisting that the allegations were misleading and not supported by facts. The Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Alhaji Musa…

2025 NYG: AbdulRazaq Splashes Cash Rewards On Team Kwara Medalists

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The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has rewarded medalists of the state team to the 2025 National Youth Games (NYG) held in Asaba, Delta State. At the brief reception held at the Kwara State Sports Commission’s office at the…

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General Musa’s Bold Talk And Nigeria’s Harsh Reality

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So General Christopher Musa is now our Minister of Defence. The Senate confirmed him Wednesday after about five hours of grilling, and President Tinubu couldn’t hide his excitement, commending the Senate for the “expedited confirmation.”…

Japa: Shipping Firms Raise The Alarm, Says Over 2,300 Stowaways Board Foreign Vessels Annually

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In a bid to travel out of Nigeria illegally, the Shipping Association of Nigeria (SAN) on Friday raised the alarm that shipping lines operating into the nation’s seaports record more than 2,300 stowaways annually. LEADERSHIP reports that a…

Manufacturing Sector Grows 1.25% In Q3 Amid Persisting Fragility

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Nigeria’s manufacturing sector recorded a modest growth of 1.25 per cent in real terms during the third quarter of 2025, reflecting signs of fragility despite easing inflationary pressures. While this growth represents an improvement from…

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Production Outage In Nigeria, Others Plunges OPEC Crude Output In November

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The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reportedly pumped 28.40 million barrels per day last month, down 30,000 bpd from October’s total. This is as Nigeria and Iraq recorded the largest declines. A fire on the Yoho…

Nigeria Positioned To Lead Africa’s Digital Trade Future — Afreximbank

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Nigeria is strategically positioned to lead Africa’s emerging digital trade revolution, the Chief Economist of Afreximbank, Dr. Yemi Kale, has said. Speaking at the inauguration of the Africa Trade Center (ATC) in Abuja, he described…

Golden Penny Rewards 6,000 Consumers For Brand Loyalty

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No fewer than 6,000 consumers of Golden Penny products were rewarded by the company for their bean loyalty in the ongoing Golden Penny 65th Anniversary Buy & Win National Consumer Promotion. The promo continues to transform the lives of…

Wealthy Africans Must Reposition For Global Opportunities, Says Optiva

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Optiva Capital Partners has projected 2026 as a defining year for African investors, urging the continent’s emerging class of wealthy individuals, professionals, and entrepreneurs to reposition for global opportunities through investment…