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Outcry Grows as FG Halts Sachet Alcohol Ban for Review

Lagos/Abuja Nigeria’s controversial plan to ban the production and sale of sachet and small-packaged alcoholic beverages has ignited protests, exposed deep divisions between regulators and manufacturers, and forced federal intervention, as the government moves to review the policy amid mounting economic and public health concerns. What began as a regulatory decision has now turned into […]

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New CPI Method Changes the Picture as Rewane Sees Inflation at 16% in 2026

Lagos Nigeria’s inflation rate is expected to average 16 per cent in 2026, according to Bismarck Rewane, Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, who says recent declines in inflation figures should be treated with caution, as they largely reflect a change in methodology rather than a sudden improvement in the economy. Rewane projected

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Healthcare on Hold: JOHESU Points Finger at FG as Strike Hits Five Months

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Abuja Public healthcare services across Nigeria continue to be disrupted as the indefinite strike by the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) enters its fifth month, with the union holding the Federal Government responsible for the ongoing crisis. JOHESU says the strike, which affects federal hospitals, medical institutions, and teaching hospitals nationwide, is over a single

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NNPC Confirms New Offshore Oil Discovery as Dangote Refinery Adjusts Petrol Prices

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Abuja / Lagos Nigeria’s energy sector recorded mixed developments on Monday, with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) confirming a new offshore oil discovery in the Niger Delta, even as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery raised petrol prices nationwide, underscoring the complex dynamics shaping the country’s oil and fuel markets. NNPC Ltd announced that

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Meta Expands AI Footprint With Manus Integration Across WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook

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Meta is rolling out Manus AI, the autonomous agent technology it acquired late last year, across its major consumer platforms — including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and Meta AI — in what analysts describe as a significant step toward mainstream adoption of “agentic” artificial intelligence. According to an update shared by AI developer Olalekan Samuel Ogunleye,

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EU Finalises Ban on Russian Gas Imports by 2027 as Bloc Seeks to End Energy Dependence on Moscow

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The European Union has formally approved a phased ban on Russian gas imports, setting a deadline of 2027 to end the bloc’s reliance on Moscow for energy and cementing one of its most consequential policy shifts since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.The new law will halt imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG)

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Trump Moves to ‘De-escalate’ Tensions in Minnesota After Fatal ICE Shootings

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Trump Moves to ‘De-escalate’ Tensions in Minnesota After Fatal ICE ShootingsPresident Donald Trump says his administration will “de-escalate a little bit” in Minnesota following public outcry over the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens during federal immigration operations in Minneapolis. In a Fox News interview, Trump said he had spoken with state officials and that

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Disturbance at Ilhan Omar Town Hall After Unknown Substance Sprayed

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A town hall event hosted by U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was briefly disrupted after an individual sprayed an unknown substance toward the stage as Omar was speaking, according to attendees. The incident occurred as Omar was calling for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment. Despite the disruption, Omar continued her remarks

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U.S. Warns of Security Shift if Canada Reduces F-35 Purchase

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The United States has warned that it may increase the use of American fighter jets in Canadian airspace if Ottawa scales back its planned purchase of F-35 aircraft, raising new questions about the future of continental air defence cooperation. U.S. ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said a smaller Canadian fighter fleet would create capability gaps

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Tinubu Slips in Turkey, Presidency Moves Quickly to Calm Concerns

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Ankara, Türkiye President Bola Ahmed Tinubu briefly slipped during a formal welcome ceremony in Ankara on Tuesday, drawing widespread attention online and at home, but the Presidency has moved swiftly to reassure Nigerians that the President is in good health and fully engaged in his official duties. The incident occurred as President Tinubu walked alongside

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