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Akwa Ibom Begins Court of Appeal Complex in Uyo
The Akwa Ibom State Government is constructing a Court of Appeal complex in Uyo, a project aimed at easing the difficulties lawyers and litigants…
Nigeria Joins ECOWAS Consultations in Dakar Ahead of Talks with Sahel States
Negotiators are working towards a framework agreement with Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger before a December summit in Abuja.
Tinubu Directs Security Chiefs to Rescue Abducted Persons and Secure January Elections
After a security meeting at the Presidential Villa, the Defence Minister said agencies were told to clear remaining bandit camps and protect voters.
Inflation Eases to 14.63% in September as Food Prices Cool, but Energy Costs Bite
Headline inflation slowed for a fourth straight month, helped by cheaper farm produce, while energy and core prices moved the other way.
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Years After Tragedy, D’banj Reflects on Healing and Life in Tribute to Late Son
Nigerian singer and music executive Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, widely known as D’banj, has marked a solemn personal milestone by sharing a deeply reflective statement…
Femi Adebayo Unveils Jagun Jagun 2 Cast: Funke Akindele, KWAM 1 and Pasuma Join Sequel
The follow-up to the 2023 epic brings back familiar faces and adds stars from film, comedy and Fuji music.
Blaqbonez Returns with ‘NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME’ Featuring Asake, Victony and Ruger
The rapper's fourth studio album runs 15 tracks and close to 39 minutes.
Fireboy DML Releases Fifth Album ‘ZUKO!’ via YBNL Nation and EMPIRE
The 13-track album is the singer's first full-length solo release since 'Adedamola' in 2024.
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FG and NLC Disagree Over When Talks on a New Minimum Wage Should Start
Organised labour wants preparations to begin immediately; the government reads the law's review timetable differently.
Dangote Refinery Extends Public Share Offer to October 27: What Retail Investors Should Know
The application window for the refinery's IPO now closes on Tuesday, October 27, following regulatory approval for an extension.
Dangote Refinery Reports $4.73bn Profit for First Nine Months in Unaudited Results
Unaudited figures show revenue up sharply as the Lekki refinery ramps up output, days before its share offer closes.
MAX Extends Series B3 to $29m to Grow Electric Motorcycles and Battery Swapping
The mobility company is expanding electric two-wheelers, solar charging and battery-swap stations for riders.
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NCC Device Compliance Rules: Existing Phones Are Safe, New Imports Need Type Approval
The regulator says handsets already on Nigerian networks before October 7 are verified automatically. Here is how to check a new phone.
MAX Extends Series B3 to $29m to Grow Electric Motorcycles and Battery Swapping
The mobility company is expanding electric two-wheelers, solar charging and battery-swap stations for riders.
Nigerian Startup AgroAI Raises $8m to Expand AI Tools for Farmers in West Africa
The seed round will support crop monitoring and yield prediction services aimed at smallholder farmers and agribusinesses.
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Lagos Fashion Week 2026: Dates, Venue and the ‘CRAFTED’ Theme Explained
The runway shows run from October 29 to 31 at the Federal Palace Hotel, with a focus on heritage, innovation and circular design.
EbonyLife Place London and Euphoria360 Hub Open, Expanding Spaces for African Film
Mo Abudu's London venue includes a 160-seat cinema, while Femi Adebayo's Lagos hub adds screens and post-production facilities.