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Dangote Advances $2.5bn Fertiliser Project in Ethiopia as OCP Influence Looms

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Nigeria’s Dangote Group is moving forward with its planned $2.5 billion fertiliser complex in Ethiopia, a project that could significantly reshape the country’s agricultural input market and alter the competitive balance in East Africa’s fertiliser value chain.The project, signed between Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), involves the construction of a large-scale urea fertiliser […]

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As Lookman Bids Atalanta Goodbye, European Chapter Nears Its End

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Nigerian international forward Ademola Lookman has officially brought his Atalanta journey to a close, confirming his departure from the Italian side after nearly four years of standout performances in Serie A and European competition. In a heartfelt message shared on his X account, Lookman thanked the club, his teammates, and supporters, describing Atalanta as a

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Atlético Madrid Land Ademola Lookman in Major Winter Transfer Move

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Atlético Madrid have completed the signing of Nigerian international forward Ademola Lookman from Italian side Atalanta, sealing one of the most talked-about moves of the winter transfer window. The Spanish club confirmed that the 28-year-old attacker has signed a long-term deal running until 2030, following successful medical tests in Madrid. While official figures were not

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Islamic State Militants Breach Niger’s Main Airport, Trigger U.S. Evacuation Order

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Islamic State (IS) militants detonated explosives and moved freely among parked passenger aircraft during an attack on Niger’s main international airport last week, according to video footage circulated by SITE Intelligence Group, a U.S.-based organization that monitors jihadist propaganda. The footage, which SITE said appears consistent with recent Islamic State activity in the Sahel, shows

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Arsenal Extend Lead at the Top as Football and Tennis Deliver Big Weekend Drama

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Arsenal’s long wait for another Premier League title continued to edge closer to an end after a dominant weekend that saw Mikel Arteta’s side tighten their grip at the top of the table. The Gunners produced a commanding 4–0 away victory over Leeds United at Elland Road on Matchday 24, underlining their title credentials with

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World Cup Qualification Uncertain as FIFA Weighs DR Congo Petition

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Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain alive after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed it is still awaiting a final decision from FIFA on a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). NFF Secretary General, Dr Sanusi Mohammed, said this week that the federation has submitted a formal petition to

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FAAC Shares ₦2.34 Trillion Among Federal, State and Local Governments

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Nigeria’s Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed ₦2.34 trillion to the federal, state and local governments for December 2025, drawing from revenue generated in November 2025. The allocation, approved at FAAC’s monthly meeting, reflects a mix of earnings from statutory revenue, value-added tax (VAT) and other federally collected funds. As usual, the distribution followed

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WHO Chief Urges Stronger Global Cooperation as Executive Board Meets in Geneva

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The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has called for renewed global cooperation and sustained investment in public health as the WHO’s Executive Board opened its 158th session in Geneva. Speaking during a live-streamed address, Dr Tedros warned that the world remains dangerously unprepared for future health emergencies, even as attention

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Nigeria Moves Closer to Electric Vehicle Manufacturing with South Korea Deal

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Nigeria has taken another step toward entering the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing space after signing a new cooperation agreement with South Korea.In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) announced that both countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at establishing electric vehicle manufacturing and charging

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IMF: China, India to Drive Nearly Half of Global Growth in 2026

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WASHINGTON, Jan, 2026 — China and India will remain the dominant drivers of global economic expansion in 2026, together contributing close to 44% of global real GDP growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revealed. In its World Economic Outlook Update (January 2026), the IMF projected global growth of about 3.3% in 2026, unchanged from 2025,

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