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Nigerian pensioners vow nationwide ‘naked protest’ over unpaid benefits
Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria has issued a stern ultimatum, threatening a nationwide “naked protest” on October 6 if the government fails to address unpaid pension increments and palliatives. The announcement came during a press...
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Nigeria, Dutch firm sign deal to build solar panel factory
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp), and Solarge BV, a Dutch company, have announced the creation of Solarge Nigeria Limited, a company that will build and operate a one-gigawatt (GW) solar...
Owner: Simon Kolawole
Nigeria now positioned as most attractive upstream investment hub – NUPRC
Nigeria is emerging as one of the most attractive global destinations for upstream oil and gas investment, according to the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr Gbenga Komolafe. Speaking at the...
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Ogun government warns residents of diphteria cases, warns against self-medication
The Ogun state government, through the Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker alerted members of the public on the rise in the number of diphtheria cases across the state. According to Coker, diphtheria is a bacterial infection that is easily...
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OSSAP-SDGs Inaugurates 20-Bed Primary Health Centre in Isheri Olofin
Folalumi Alaran in Abuja The people of Isheri Olofin and its environs in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State witnessed a major milestone with the official inauguration of the 20-Bed Renewed Hope Primary Healthcare Centre, a fully equipped...
Owner: Nduka Obaigbena
“We Are Dying Under Alarming School Fees” – Parents Lament As Ondo Medical University Hikes Fees To ₦2.6million
Parents and guardians of newly admitted students at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo town, Ondo State, have raised the alarm over what they described as “astronomical increase” in school fees, begging Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to...
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Nigeria Records 871 Confirmed Cases of Lassa Fever, 162 Deaths
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said Nigeria has so far recorded a total of 871 confirmed cases of Lassa Fever with 162 deaths. In its latest situation report Lassa Fever published for Week 35...
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Presidency to Atiku: Nigerians faced hunger in 1999, it’s not peculiar to Tinubu administration
Daniel Bwala, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication, says hunger and hardship are not unique to the present administration. Bwala was reacting to comments by Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president, during his...
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Hilda Baci: A masterpiece of public relations for Nigeria
Despite the grim and unending tales of woe in Nigeria, and hyperinflation burning holes in empty pockets, always, a shining beam of light, cheery news like a meteor in the Milky Way, flashes past. Even if it’s for a moment, the pride and hope in...
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Visa launches Affluent Rewards Program in Nigeria, bringing premium lifestyle benefits closer to cardholders
In a first-of-its-kind move for Nigeria’s premium cardholders, Visa has introduced the Visa Affluent Rewards Program, a curated collection of local rewards, elite privileges, and lifestyle benefits designed to bring luxury closer home for its...
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Cameroon: Cocoa plantations grapple with black pod disease
Cameroon's southwest region, one of the country's top cocoa belts, is grappling with black pod disease that is ravaging its cocoa plantations. A fungal disease, brown rot, or black pod disease, ravages cocoa pods and trees and can thrive in wet...
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Abiodun Advocates Collaborative Efforts Against Poverty In Nigeria
1 Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that the cooperation of faith-based institutions, wealthy individuals, and corporate entities with the government is needed to break the cycle of poverty in the country. The governor stated this...
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Bwala to Atiku: Nigerians faced hunger in 1999 — it’s not peculiar to Tinubu administration
Daniel Bwala, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication, says hunger and hardship are not unique to the present administration. Bwala was reacting to comments by Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president, during his...
Owner: Simon Kolawole
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserve Surpasses its Highest in Years: What does This Mean for Nigerians
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have been on a steady climb recently, surpassing $41 billion in August 2025, the highest in four years and have since continued to climb upward, reaching $41.6 billion as of September 10, 2025. Foreign reserves might...
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Is Redmi A3 Worth It? Specs, Features & Price in Nigeria
If I gave you the Redmi A3 and asked you to guess the price, you would be surprised at your answer. The Redmi A3, a member of Xiaomi's low-cost A-series, is designed for users seeking a budget-friendly smartphone to perform basic tasks such as...
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Sports1 hour ago Ola Aina Undergoes Successful Hamstring Surgery, Targets Return Before New Year Nigeria and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has confirmed he has undergone successful surgery on the hamstring injury that has ruled him out of action…
Ola Aina, 28, shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, posting a video from his hospital bed. In the clip, the Nigerian international was seen with straps around his right leg before later taking a few steps with the aid of crutches. “I just...
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Senator Rasha Kelej Received Maldives First Lady at the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to Discuss Their Joint Programs to Build Healthcare Capacity
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Malé, Maldives – Business Wire India Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated...
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Headfort Foundation takes medical outreach to Inmates at Kirikiri Correctional Centre
Headfort Foundation for Justice a non-profit organization providing pro bono services for wrongfully incarcerated persons, has carried out a medical outreach at the Kirikiri (Medium) Correctional Centre in Lagos. News reports that the outreach...
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Deji Adeyanju’s Law Firm Seeks Senate Intervention Over 200 Nigerians In Benin Republic Prisons
An Abuja-based law firm, Deji Adeyanju and Partners, has written the Nigerian Senate, calling for urgent intervention in the plight of over 200 Nigerians allegedly being detained under inhumane conditions in prisons across the neighbouring...
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Malaria: FCAH&PTIB Ibadan Joins Campaign Awareness, Enrolls Students For Geneith Health Competition
1 The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAH&PT) Ibadan, has officially endorsed the Geneith Health Competition (GHC) by enrolling its entire student body in a transformative initiative aimed at combating malaria in...
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