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Bille Gas Explosion Victim Dies

A 29-year-old woman injured in a gas explosion in Bille Kingdom, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, has died, raising fresh concerns over...

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Global News

Trump Rolls Out Red Carpet for Xi Jinping: What’s at Stake as US-China Leaders Meet

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Washington for a high-profile state visit with US President Donald Trump, putting the world's two largest economies back...

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EXPLAINER: What Does a Minority Shareholder Actually Own in Dangote Refinery?

The Dangote Refinery IPO has turned an idea that once seemed reserved for big investors into something ordinary Nigerians can participate in. With 4.1 billion...

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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Why Is the Federal Government Threatening to Shut It?

The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway was designed as a major infrastructure project linking communities along Nigeria's coastline. But today, the conversation has shifted from construction progress...

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SMEDAN ₦100m Grant: How To Participate

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced a ₦100 million funding initiative aimed at creating 100 millionaire entrepreneurs through business grants, training and market opportunities. The initiative forms part of the 2026 GROW Nigerian Conference, scheduled for November 8 to 10 at the...

Why FG Is Giving Nigerians ₦50,000 Grant

The Federal Government has explained why it introduced a ₦50,000 cash grant for vulnerable Nigerians, citing rising food prices, the high cost of essential goods and increasing financial pressure on households. The initiative, known as the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI), was announced on October 30,...

31 States Spend ₦45bn on Fuel in Six Months: Analysis

Thirty-one Nigerian state governments spent a combined ₦45.04 billion on fuel for official vehicles, plants and electricity generators during the first six months of 2026. The expenditure represents a 14.35 per cent increase from the ₦39.38 billion recorded by the same states during the corresponding period in 2025. The...