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Coalition to Tinubu: Don’t Assent to National Tobacco Control Act Amendment Bill
The Nigeria Tobacco Control Community has called on President Bola Tinubu to withhold assent to the National Tobacco Control Act…
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Economy in Recovery: Tinubu’s Reforms Propel MTN, Dangote, BUA, Transcorp, Seplat, Others’ H1 Revenues to N14.4trn, N4.99trn Profits
Ten major quoted companies have recorded a combined N14.4 trillion revenue and N4.99 trillion profit before tax (PBT) in the…
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Osun Poll: NSCDC Deploys 10,210 Personnel, Tactical Units
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 10,210 personnel and specialised tactical units to Osun State ahead…
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Nigeria’s Debt Hits N159.3trn as Government Borrows N14.6trn in 1 Year
Nigeria’s total public debt has climbed to N159.27 trillion, rising by N14.6 trillion in just one year as the federal…
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2027: EU Rejects Observer Role
The European Union (EU) has ruled out deploying a full election observation mission to Nigeria for the 2027 general elections, citing…
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Niger: Bandits Kidnap 90-Year-Old Village Head From Residence
Bandits have abducted a 90-year-old village head, Mallam Abubakar Lafiya, from his residence in Ka’ada, Dekara District of Borgu Local…
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INEC Extends Deadline For Guber, Assembly Candidates’ Lists
ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their lists of…
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25 years, 92M Connections: The Infrastructure Story Behind MTN Nigeria’s Rise
Twenty-five years ago, owning a mobile phone in Nigeria was still a luxury. Making a call could mean joining a…
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Taraba Owes ₦85.5bn, Not ₦1.2tn — Commissioner
The Taraba State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Sarah Adi, has dismissed claims that the state currently carries a…
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University Hospital Explains Circumstances Behind Death of Expectant Mother
The Anambra State-owned Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, says the unfortunate death of a pregnant woman, Mrs Amarachi Uche-Chukwudokwe,…
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