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Nigeria, Türkiye Sign Solid Minerals Deal to Deepen Economic Cooperation

Abuja —Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Türkiye to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, in a move aimed at expanding economic ties and accelerating investment in Nigeria’s mining industry. The agreement is expected to boost collaboration in: Nigerian officials described the partnership as another strategic step toward transforming […]

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Court’s Decision Rewrites Rules of the 2027 Electoral Contest

A Federal High Court has upended Nigeria’s 2027 election timetable on Thursday. May 21, striking down INEC’s strict deadlines and giving political parties until September 2026 to finalize registers and candidates. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar, of the Federal High Court, ruled that INEC overstepped its authority by imposing early cut‑offs. He affirmed that the Electoral

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From NYSC Analyst to JAMB Registrar: The Remarkable Rise of Prof Segun Aina

Nigeria’s education sector has entered a historic new phase following the appointment of Segun Aina as Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. At just 39 years old, Prof Aina becomes the youngest individual ever appointed to lead the examination body, succeeding Is-haq Oloyede, whose tenure ends on

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Arsenal Move Within One Result of Premier League Title

Arsenal moved to the brink of the Premier League title on Tuesday night, defeating Burnley 1–0 at the Emirates Stadium to open a four-point lead over Manchester City with one game remaining. The decisive goal arrived in the 37th minute as Mikel Arteta’s side controlled the contest with authority, dominating possession and limiting Burnley to

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R2 Billion Revenue Shortfall: DA Calls for SIU PROBE

Johannesburg — South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to authorise a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into an alleged R2 billion revenue shortfall in the City of Ekurhuleni. The party said the alleged shortfall raises serious concerns about financial accountability and governance within one of South Africa’s largest metropolitan

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Rare Twin Gorilla Birth Recorded in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park

Goma/Kinshasa — Conservation officials have announced the rare birth of twin mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park, describing the event as a major conservation milestone for one of the world’s most endangered species. The twins were born to an endangered mountain gorilla in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, home to part of the remaining

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Chelsea Set to Appoint Xabi Alonso as New Manager

London — Chelsea FC have reportedly reached a full agreement to appoint former Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso as the club’s new manager. The development is expected to generate strong reactions among global football audiences, particularly in Nigeria, where Chelsea maintain one of the largest fan bases among European clubs. According to reports, negotiations between Chelsea

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₦170 Billion Lost on Nigerian Stock Market Despite S&P Rating Upgrade

Lagos — Approximately ₦170 billion was wiped off the value of the Nigerian stock market following a selloff in mid-cap equities, rattling investors despite renewed optimism generated by Nigeria’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade by S&P Global Ratings. The decline on the Nigerian Exchange Group came as investors engaged in profit-taking and repositioning amid continued

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