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Right-of-Way Disputes Stall Abuja Power Project – TCN Warns

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Right-of-Way Disputes Stall Abuja Power Project – TCN Warns

Oluwafunbi Bello January 29, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) raises alarm over persistent right-of-way constraints delaying completion...

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FG Seeks World Bank Support to Revive Steel Sector

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FG Seeks World Bank Support to Revive Steel Sector

Juliet Jacob January 29, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government intensifies efforts to revive Nigeria’s steel industry, seeking World Bank technical...

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Jigawa Funds Wheat Research to Boost Food Security

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Jigawa Funds Wheat Research to Boost Food Security

Hussaini Ibrahim January 29, 2026 0

JIGAWA, Nigeria – Jigawa State launches a wheat value chain research programme, awarding grants to scholars to...

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Kwara Attracts $35m Chinese Investment, Commissions Lithium Plant

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Kwara Attracts $35m Chinese Investment, Commissions Lithium Plant

Korede Abdullah January 29, 2026 0

KWARA, Nigeria – Kwara State secures $35 million in Chinese investments as a lithium processing plant begins...

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MAN Warns Sachet Alcohol Ban Threatens Jobs, Economy

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MAN Warns Sachet Alcohol Ban Threatens Jobs, Economy

Oluwatobi Adu January 29, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s manufacturers warn that a renewed ban on sachet alcoholic beverages risks job losses,...

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Smart Urbanism Cuts Crime Rates by 40% – Nigerian Planner Says

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Smart Urbanism Cuts Crime Rates by 40% – Nigerian Planner Says

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius January 29, 2026 0

ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Smart urban planning significantly reduces crime in Nigeria’s major cities, cutting insecurity by up...

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Nigeria Opens 50 Oil Blocks, Sets Tough Rules for 2025 Bid Round

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Nigeria Opens 50 Oil Blocks, Sets Tough Rules for 2025 Bid Round

Oluwatobi Adu January 28, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria opens 50 oil and gas blocks for bidding under the 2025 licensing round,...

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Africa’s Future Needs Investment, Not Aid Alone –  Shettima Says

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Africa’s Future Needs Investment, Not Aid Alone –  Shettima Says

Otamere Gladness January 28, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima says Africa’s development challenges can no longer be solved through...

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Governor Calls Sit-At-Home Compliance Irrational, Vows to Protect Commerce

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Governor Calls Sit-At-Home Compliance Irrational, Vows to Protect Commerce

Korede Abdullah January 28, 2026 0

ANAMBRA, Nigeria – Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo sharply criticises continued Monday shop closures at Onitsha Main...

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Civil Groups Threaten Nationwide Protests Over Electricity Meter Charges

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Civil Groups Threaten Nationwide Protests Over Electricity Meter Charges

Oluwafunbi Bello January 28, 2026 0

ABUJA, Nigeria – Civil society organisations threaten mass protests against electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) over allegations of...

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