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Only Lagos and Enugu states covered recurrent spending with IGR at 160% and 377% in 2025, highlighting a fiscal divide among Nigerian states reliant on federal allocations.
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Nigeria's net external reserves surge to a record $46 billion, enhancing foreign exchange predictability and investor confidence. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso attributes the milestone to stronger external buffers and sustained policy...
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INEC threatens prosecution for vote buying and declares ballot box snatching obsolete ahead of the 2027 elections, as FCT Minister Wike also rebukes opposition over inflammatory campaign rhetoric.
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Atiku challenges Tinubu's 30-day fuel discount, calling it a copied temporary fix that fails to address lasting relief, and demands a concrete plan for what happens after day 31.
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President Bola Tinubu is set to launch his 2027 re-election campaign in Kaduna on October 24, as APC officials confirm the flag-off date and Atiku Abubakar inaugurates the ADC presidential campaign council.
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A Philadelphia guaranteed income program gave 250 expectant mothers $1,000 monthly, helping them shift from survival mode to focus on health. My'Isah Savage credits the support for reducing stress and deepening her connection to her...
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Juan Seco’s 20-metre walk metaphor captures Mukuru’s mission to eliminate friction between receiving cash and spending it digitally. The remittance-led neobank is reshaping financial inclusion across Southern and East Africa.
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Runo is a new dating platform designed specifically for African divorcees, widows, and single parents, offering a shame-free space to find meaningful connection without judgment.
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Two Nigerian founders turn travel frustrations into a $47M cross-border fintech, but visa barriers threaten their expansion plans despite $47 million in processed transactions and 100,000 users across 16 African markets.
Business
The Bank of Industry appoints Kuramo Capital to manage Nigeria's $170.6 million DICE Fund of Funds, boosting venture capital investment in the nation's tech and creative sectors.
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ESA reviews whether Europe's rocket capacity can keep up with satellite launch demand projected to peak around 2030, as Amazon secures 18 launches and new European startups receive major funding.
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Nigeria's net external reserves surge to a record $46 billion, enhancing foreign exchange predictability and investor confidence. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso attributes the milestone to stronger external buffers and sustained policy...
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Cristiano Ronaldo faces provisional suspension from Portugal's national team after walking out on recent Nations League matches, triggering disciplinary action by the Portuguese Football Federation.
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Only Lagos and Enugu states covered recurrent spending with IGR at 160% and 377% in 2025, highlighting a fiscal divide among Nigerian states reliant on federal allocations.
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Time Magazine debuts its first Art 100 list, spotlighting 100 influential artists, museum leaders, dealers, and collectors with Amy Sherald on the cover.
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Patrick Clancy opens up in a joint 60 Minutes conversation with Dr. Rachel Danis, addressing grief and conspiracy theories. Here's how to stream the emotional interview online.
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A landmark settlement ends 12 states' lawsuit against the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, but opponents warn of job losses, higher consumer costs, and continued media consolidation concerns.
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Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at age 27. Authorities are investigating his death as a suspected overdose, and the family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
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The UK government is rolling out specialist courts for rape and sexual offences across England and Wales, aiming to improve victim support, reduce delays, and increase prosecution rates in a justice system under strain.
Politics
Liberal Democrats push for guaranteed one-to-one midwife care during labour amid record-high childbirth injury rates and staffing crises in England's maternity units.
