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Nigeria’s Q1 GDP numbers show poverty still on the rise

There were no surprises in the latest GDP numbers for Nigeria published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Sunday. Africa’s largest economy expanded...

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Manufacturers say positive GDP growth masks sector’s true health

Manufacturers are saying the growth recorded by the sector in the first quarter of 2021 is not reflective of the obstacles in their path. After...

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With eye on fragile economic recovery, CBN holds benchmark interest rate at 11.5%

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday retained its benchmark interest rate at 11.5 percent after the two-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting...

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Africa

Mali in turmoil as strongman ousts transitional leaders

Political turmoil in Mali deepened Tuesday as the country's strongman pushed out transitional leaders who had been tasked with steering the return to civilian...

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Lagos Government Announces Traffic Diversion For Eyo Festival

The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary traffic diversion on part of the Third Mainland Bridge ahead of the Eyo Festival scheduled to hold on Saturday. In a travel advisory issued through the state government’s social media platforms, residents and motorists were advised to plan their movements...

Drone Explosion Destroys Building In Kwara Hours After US Airstrikes On Terror Targets

A building was destroyed in Offa, Kwara State, following a reported drone bomb incident that occurred just hours after the United States announced airstrikes on ISIS-linked terrorists in Nigeria’s North West. Videos circulating widely on social media showed the damaged structure, with residents recording debris believed to be...

Abducted Niger Catholic School Pupils And Staff Reunite With Families

The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed that all pupils and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Schools, Papiri, in Niger State, have been successfully rescued and reunited with their families. The confirmation was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Rev. Fr. Bulus Yohanna, proprietor of...