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Fuel subsidy removal has unlocked $500 million for Nigerian aviation infrastructure, with the Lagos airport reconstruction underway and foreign reserves surging to $56 billion. Minister Festus Keyamo links the funding to improved...
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NFF details why Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika and five other Super Eagles stars withdrew from the Russia friendly, citing injuries, club restrictions and permit issues.
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The US tracks a suspected plague case in Siberia after a lab worker's death, with 200 people under medical observation. Officials say the situation remains contained, but the incident raises questions about biosecurity.
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Nigeria climbs four spots to eighth place in the 2026 Bloomberg Africa investment risk ranking, driven by President Tinubu's reforms and improved macroeconomic metrics.
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INEC confirms over 103 million Nigerians are now eligible to vote in the 2027 general elections after a three-phase continuous voter registration and biometric cleanup exercise.
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A military aircraft carrying 32 people crashed near Igbokoda, Ondo State en route from Benin to Lagos. Rescue operations are underway as authorities work to locate survivors and assess the wreckage.
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President Tinubu has ordered a full investigation into the Ondo State air crash that claimed Nigerian Air Force personnel, while extending national condolences to grieving families.
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The Obi-Kwankwaso womens support group has launched a nationwide mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections, establishing structures across all 36 states and the FCT to boost grassroots engagement and expand support for the Nigeria Democratic...
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Youth leaders from the Labour Party have proposed political alignment with the APC and President Bola Tinubu's support groups ahead of the 2027 presidential election, citing inadequate youth recognition and seeking greater inclusion...
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INEC begins a 100-day countdown to the 2027 general elections, announcing a world press conference in Abuja to brief stakeholders on voter registration, candidate logistics, and electoral safeguards.
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The United States has redeployed all long-range bombers stationed at RAF Fairford back to American soil after officials cited an unspecified new threat linked to an alleged Iranian plot targeting the British airbase.
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The Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Technology Innovation Agency have launched a 16-week pilot to help 10 South African tech SMEs in health, agriculture, and fintech become investment-ready and access new sources of capital.
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We pit the Nintendo Switch 2 against the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ ROG Xbox Ally X and more to find the best handheld gaming console of 2026. With prices climbing we break down which platform offers the best value for your gaming style
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MasterWhats transforms Brazil's biggest banking fraud into a searchable, cited public index using GraphRAG, letting anyone explore the Banco Master scandal without digging through hundreds of articles.
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Shark Beauty partners with influencer Claudia Sulewski for a limited-edition celestial-inspired collection featuring four bestselling tools decorated in midnight blue and gold constellation maps, available online and at Sephora starting Oct...
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A24's Primetime surprises with a $19.2 million opening weekend, driven by Robert Pattinson's return to form and a Gen Z audience eager for nostalgic, provocative cinema.
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Tom Holland stars as Fred Astaire alongside Margaret Qualley as Adele Astaire and Sabrina Carpenter as Ginger Rogers in a new biopic directed by Paul King, based on the legendary dancer's partnership with his sister.
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Paris Fashion Week closes fashion month with a mix of legacy houses and emerging talent, setting the direction for warm-weather dressing in 2027.
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For most AI founders, the honest answer about venture capital is no — and retention data explains why. This post breaks down why vertical depth, not horizontal hype, drives sustainable growth.
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UN official Sanda Ojiambo advocates for investment partnerships over resource extraction, emphasizing value addition, infrastructure, and narrative change as keys to Africa's sustainable growth.
