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Tafa Sego

Lagos NURTW Chairman, Tafa Sego, Escapes Assassination Attempt in Surulere

The Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers ...

  • 7 April 2025
  • Nigeria
Naira Slides to N1,600/$1 as Global Trade Turmoil Shakes Markets

Naira Slides to N1,600/$1 as Global Trade Turmoil Shakes Markets

The Nigerian naira experienced a sharp decline on April 4, 2025, slipping to N1,600 per ...

  • 6 April 2025
  • Business
Education Minister Proposes Two-Year NYSC, Expanded Skills Training

Education Minister Proposes Two-Year NYSC, Expanded Skills Training

In a sweeping proposal aimed at reengineering Nigeria’s national service scheme as a tool for ...

  • 5 April 2025
  • Business

Labake Olododo Shines at Nigerian Box Office, Grossing ₦50.4 Million in Opening Weekend

Iyabo Ojo’s Latest Film Dominates Nollywood in 2025 Nollywood’s newest blockbuster, Labake Olododo, has made ...

  • 1 April 2025
  • Entertainment
Nigeria JICA agriculture loan

Nigeria Secures ¥12 Billion JICA Credit Facility to Boost Agriculture

The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a ¥12 billion (₦123.2 billion) credit facility from ...

  • 1 April 2025
  • Agriculture
Deontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon

Deontay Wilder Returns to the Ring Against Tyrrell Herndon in Wichita Showdown

Deontay Wilder vs. Tyrrell Herndon: The Bronze Bomber Returns to the Ring After suffering back-to-back ...

  • 31 March 2025
  • Boxing
mport levy on ECOWAS goods

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Introduce New Import Levy on ECOWAS Goods

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have officially implemented a 0.5% import levy on ECOWAS goods, ...

  • 31 March 2025
  • Business
NDIC Heritage Bank payment

NDIC Begins Payment of Depositors With Balances Above ₦5 Million From Heritage Bank Liquidation

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has confirmed that it will begin paying depositors of ...

  • 30 March 2025
  • Business
World Bank funding

Nigeria Secures $500M World Bank Loan to Boost Economic Resilience Amid Rising Debt Concerns

In a bid to address economic challenges and support struggling households and businesses, Nigeria has ...

  • 30 March 2025
  • Business
Africa’s Billionaires Wealth 2025

Africa’s Billionaire Wealth Hits Record $105 Billion as Dangote Leads for 14th Year

African Billionaires’ Net Worth Surges Past $100 Billion for the First Time Africa’s wealthiest individuals ...

  • 30 March 2025
  • Business
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