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1 month ago Sports

Oshoba, Ibeabuchi, Esepo lead 2026 FGM award nominees

Nigerian boxers Elizabeth Oshoba, Ike Ibeabuchi and Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje lead the list of nominees for the 2026 Fight Gist Media Boxing Awards, scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the National Institute for Sports Conference Hall, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The ceremony wil…

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1 month ago Politics

Southern group urges action on rising insecurity

The Southern Solidarity Alliance has called on the Federal Government to lead coordinated efforts with state and local governments to tackle worsening insecurity across Southern Nigeria, warning that banditry, kidnapping and armed attacks have become an urgent national emergency. In a statement dat…

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1 month ago Politics

UAE backs long-term Nigeria investments, trade growth

The United Arab Emirates has said that its long-term economic commitments to Nigeria remain intact, citing growing trade volumes, increased investment activity and emerging opportunities in technology and infrastructure. Speaking on the evolving economic relationship between both countries, UAE Min…

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1 month ago Politics

Foreign investors buy $3.3bn Nigerian bonds in three months

Foreign investors channelled $3.23bn into Nigerian bonds in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting a strong appetite for the country’s fixed-income securities amid elevated interest rates and improving confidence in the foreign exchange market. Data from the latest capital importation report relea…

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1 month ago Business

Airtel boosts digital skills with N50m scholarships

The Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has disbursed a total of N50m in first-year funding to 100 Nigerian students under its Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship Programme, strengthening its push to expand digital skills and education access in the country. The initiative targets high-perf…

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1 month ago Politics

Incoming NIA boss outlines reform vision

The incoming Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association, Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, has unveiled a comprehensive strategic blueprint aimed at driving industry compliance, breaking public trust deficits, and deepening market penetration under the new regulatory framework. Speaking at a pre-investitur…

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1 month ago Business

Glo targets gamers, streamers with new data bundle

Nigeria’s telecommunications and digital services company, Globacom, has launched a new data initiative aimed at heavy internet users, introducing enhanced bundles under its “More Data More Value” offer. The company said the new packages are designed to deliver higher data volumes and improved valu…

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1 month ago Politics

Ecobank boosts SME support at 2026 Adire fair

Ecobank Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to driving the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises and promoting local industries as the fifth edition of the Ecobank Adire Lagos Experience concluded successfully on Sunday, 14 June 2026. The four-day international exhibition, which took place at th…

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1 month ago Politics

CIPM flags risks in unregulated AI adoption

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria has warned that the rapid and unregulated adoption of artificial intelligence across workplaces, academia, and government could create ethical, social, and governance risks if not properly managed. The warning was issued during the third In…

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1 month ago Business

FirstBank daily loan payouts hit N1bn milestone

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has crossed a significant digital lending threshold, recording a historic N1bn single-day disbursement on its flagship salary-backed digital loan product, FirstAdvance. The financial institution announced on Monday that the breakthrough underscores a sharp increase in …

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1 month ago Politics

LagRide hands vehicles to graduates in ‘Drive-to-Own' initiative

Ride-hailing and mobility platform, LagRide, has handed over vehicles to another batch of its Captains under the company’s Drive-to-Own programme, reaffirming its commitment to promoting dignified transportation and creating pathways to asset ownership for drivers in Lagos. The vehicle handover cer…

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1 month ago Politics

Nigeria faces critical ocean governance test ahead of Kenya summit

Nigeria is betting on the blue economy as a new engine of growth, but environmental experts warn that deteriorating coastal ecosystems, weak ocean governance, and climate impacts could undermine those ambitions. Ahead of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya, DARE AKOGUN explores the envi…

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1 month ago Politics

FESTAC residents protest alleged sale of estate facilities

Residents of Festac Town in the Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos State, under the aegis of the Take Back Festac Movement, have raised the alarm over the alleged sale of critical public infrastructure in the estate. The residents, during a peaceful protest in the estate on Saturday, identified some of the…

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1 month ago Politics

Tinubu warns criminals after troops kill Kogi bandit leader

President Bola Tinubu has warned criminal elements across the country that they will have no hiding place, following the killing of a notorious bandit leader in Kogi State by Nigerian troops. The President gave the warning on Tuesday while commending the Armed Forces and other security agencies for…

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1 month ago Politics

Nigeria unveil 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships mascot

The Nigeria Fencing Federation on Tuesday unveiled the official logo and mascot for the 2026 Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championships, billed for August 9 to 14 at Rugby School, Lagos, marking the beginning of preparations for the prestigious event. With the hosting rights secured ahead of Austral…

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1 month ago Politics

Petrol may drop to N1,200 amid price cuts

Marketers of petroleum products say petrol prices may drop to about N1,200 per litre as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery leads efforts to reduce ex-depot rates. As crude prices continue to fall following a peace deal signed between the United States and Iran, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashe…

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1 month ago Politics

President Federation Cup semi-finalists set for showdown

The race for a place in the 2026 President Federation Cup final reaches a crucial stage on Wednesday as Ikorodu City face Nasarawa United while Wikki Tourists battle El-Kanemi Warriors in the semi-finals, The PUNCH reports. Former champions El-Kanemi Warriors and Wikki Tourists will square off at t…

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1 month ago Politics

Mark slams FG after A’Court reverses ADC deregistration

Following the Court of Appeal’s decision to reverse the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress and four other parties on Monday, ADC National Chairman Senator David Mark stated the judiciary is on trial and warned the Federal Government against political manipulation. Stakeholders also c…

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1 month ago Politics

PASAN dismisses NLC’s seven-day ultimatum over staff transfer

The leadership of the Abis State chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria. PASAN, has dismissed the ultimatum issued by the NLC over staff posting at the Abia State House of Assembly, saying the NLC was not authorized to speak on behalf of parliamentary union. Recall that the Chair…

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1 month ago Politics

Lagos killings: NGO warns against justice sabotage

The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights has petitioned the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, urging lawmakers to safeguard the integrity of the ongoing murder trial involving suspects linked to the killings of two Ajiran community indigenes in the Eti-Osa Local G…

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