The legal team representing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Wednesday raised serious concerns about what they described as a troubling pattern of selective justice. This follows the Federal Government’s decision to …
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Godwin Emefiele Appeals Against Government’s Seizure of 753-Unit Abuja Estate
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has taken a fresh legal step to challenge the government’s control of a large housing estate in Abuja. Emefiele has filed …
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Dangote Refinery Cuts Nigeria’s Fuel Imports, South Africa Becomes Africa’s Biggest Petroleum Product Importer
Nigeria has lost its position as Africa’s largest importer of refined petroleum products after the Dangote Petrochemical Refinery ramped up operations earlier this year. According to a new report by …
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Bayelsa Host Communities Threaten Shutdown Over Security Vessel Contract Dispute with NNPC Subsidiary
Tension is rising again in Bayelsa State’s coastal oil-producing areas, as eight host communities have issued a seven-day ultimatum to NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) over disputes surrounding the …
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WHO Cuts Budget After U.S. Exit, Still Faces $1.7 Billion Shortfall Despite New Funding Plan
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has scaled back its global ambitions as financial challenges continue to bite, following the loss of key donor support and a growing reliance on conditional …
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Tiger Brands Surprises with Strong Earnings, Declares Special Dividend and Sells Maize Milling Business
South Africa’s leading consumer goods company, Tiger Brands Ltd (JSE: TBSJ.J), reported stronger-than-expected earnings for the first half of its financial year, boosting shareholder returns with a special dividend and …
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Nigerian Stock Market Hits N70 Trillion Milestone as Bulls Maintain Momentum
The Nigerian stock market continued its bullish run this week as investor confidence pushed the market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) past the N70 trillion threshold for the …
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Union Bank Sponsors Deaf Mathematics Competition to Promote Inclusive Education in Lagos
Union Bank of Nigeria has thrown its weight behind inclusive education by sponsoring a mathematics competition specifically designed for deaf students, organised by the Ajofa Special Education Foundation for the …
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NAFDAC Moves to Strengthen Drug Safety System, Calls for Increased Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions
Nigeria has intensified efforts to improve drug safety monitoring as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) pushes forward with its pharmacovigilance agenda to protect public …
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Jigawa Taskforce Warns Fuel Stations Against Meter Manipulation, Begins Statewide Crackdown
The Jigawa State Taskforce on Petroleum Monitoring, Sale, and Distribution has issued a strong warning to fuel station operators across the state, cautioning them against manipulating fuel dispensers to cheat …