The Federal Government has spent about N12.5 billion to purchase gold from artisanal and small-scale miners across Nigeria as part of efforts to formalise the sector, reduce smuggling, and strengthen …
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EnvironmentGovernanceInfrastructureReal EstateSafetyUrban Development
Nigeria Records 679 Building Collapses, 1,639 Deaths
Nigeria has recorded a total of 679 building collapse incidents, which have claimed at least 1,639 lives across the country, according to a new report by the Building Collapse Prevention …
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DemocracyDiplomacyElectionsGovernancePolitics
Catherine Connolly Poised for Victory in Irish Presidential Election Amid Voter Frustration
Ireland headed to the polls on Friday to elect a new president, with left-wing independent candidate Catherine Connolly expected to emerge victorious in a contest marked by limited choice and …
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AccountabilityDevelopmentEconomyGovernancePublic Policy
Senate Demands Greater Transparency, Accountability in Nigeria’s Public Procurement
The Senate has renewed calls for greater transparency and strict compliance with due process in Nigeria’s public procurement system, insisting that every naira spent by the government must be accounted …
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EconomyGovernanceHealthInsuranceLawRegulationTransport
NAICOM, FRSC, NHIA Partner to Enforce Motor Insurance and Road Safety Under New NIIRA 2025
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have entered into a strategic partnership to enforce compulsory motor insurance and …
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BusinessEducationGovernanceHealth
Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy Pushes for Stronger Collaboration to Drive Pharmaceutical Innovation
The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy has urged deeper collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to fast-track pharmaceutical innovation and strengthen national development. The call was made during the Academy’s …
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BusinessEconomyEnergyGovernanceNigeriaOil & Gas
Marketers Accuse Dangote Refinery of Withholding Fuel Despite Advance Payments
Petroleum marketers have accused the Dangote Petroleum Refinery of failing to load their petrol trucks weeks after they made full payments for supplies, raising fresh controversy over the refinery’s operations …
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Central BankingEconomyGlobal MarketsGovernanceMonetary PolicyNigeria
IMF Commends Nigeria’s Economic Reforms, Projects 3.9% Growth in 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms led by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership of its Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso. The global …
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African DevelopmentBusinessEconomyGovernanceINVESTMENTLeadership
Tony Elumelu Urges African Leaders to Create Stable Business Environment for Private Sector Growth
The Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has called on African policymakers to prioritise the creation of a stable and predictable business environment that …
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EconomyEnergyGovernanceINVESTMENTOil & GasRegulation
NNPCL Urges NUPRC to Deepen Investment Drive in Deepwater Projects to Keep Nigeria Competitive
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has urged the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to strengthen its role in facilitating new investments, especially in deepwater oil projects, to …