Presidency Leads High-Level NEC Talks on Growth and Sustainability

Abuja  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led a high-level conference of the National Economic Council (NEC) focused on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development, as Nigeria’s political and economic leadership intensifies efforts to stabilise the economy and broaden the impact of ongoing reforms. The conference, held at the Banquet […]

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Electronic Results or Nothing: Peter Obi Joins Abuja Protest

Abuja Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi on Monday joined protesters at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, lending his voice to growing calls for lawmakers to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory in Nigeria’s electoral law. The protest followed the Senate’s passage of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Amendment

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Manchester City Snatch Late Win Over Liverpool at Anfield

Manchester City came from behind to defeat Liverpool 2–1 at Anfield in a dramatic Premier League encounter on Sunday, keeping their title challenge alive. Liverpool took the lead late in the second half through Dominik Szoboszlai, whose superb free kick put the home side ahead. City responded quickly, with Bernardo Silva equalising before Erling Haaland

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Trump Deletes Social Media Post Depicting Obamas as Apes After Backlash

U.S. President Donald Trump has deleted a social media post that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, following widespread criticism and accusations of racism. The post, which appeared briefly on Trump’s social media account, was widely condemned by civil rights organisations, Democratic lawmakers and commentators, who described the

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U.S. Signs $5.88bn Bipartisan Package to Strengthen Global Fight Against HIV

The United States has signed into law a $5.88 billion bipartisan spending package aimed at boosting the global response to HIV, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to international health efforts, this was confirmed by UNAIDS through its tweet on X. The funding will support various bilateral HIV programmes, contributions to the Global Fund and work under the

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New Chapter: Lookman Completes Atletico Madrid Transfer

Madrid, Spain  Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has opened a new chapter in his European career after completing a high-profile winter transfer from Italian side Atalanta to Atlético Madrid, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Spanish giants following the close of the January transfer window. The move, confirmed shortly after deadline day, has been widely welcomed

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Security Tightened in Kwara After Deadly Terror Attack

Abuja President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of an army battalion to Kwara State following a brutal terrorist attack on rural communities that left scores of villagers dead, homes and shops destroyed, and hundreds displaced. The directive, confirmed late Wednesday by the President’s spokesman Bayo Onanuga, marks a significant escalation in federal security

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Telecom Firms Turn to Data as Subscriber Growth Slows

Major telecommunications companies are shifting focus toward data services as growth in new mobile subscribers begins to plateau, according to industry analysis. With voice and SMS markets nearing saturation, telecom operators are increasingly relying on mobile data, broadband services, and digital platforms to sustain revenue and profitability. Rising demand for video streaming, social media, cloud

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Adesina Unveils Global Africa Investment Summit to Attract Private Capital

Former African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has announced the launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit (GAIS), a new platform aimed at drawing large-scale private investment into Africa and reshaping how the continent is viewed by global capital markets. The initiative is designed to move Africa away from reliance on aid and

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NNPC Not Built to Run Refineries for Profit, Ojulari Says

Abuja  The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has acknowledged that Nigeria’s national oil company currently lacks the capacity to operate state-owned refineries profitably, describing the costly reactivation of the Port Harcourt Refinery as a strategic misstep that resulted in sustained financial losses for the country. Ojulari disclosed on Wednesday while speaking

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