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Dangote Refinery IPO gets $1bn underwriting backing from Marob, Lilium
By Udeme Akpan Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE, DPRP, has secured $1 billion in underwriting backing from Marob Strategies and Consulting DIFC Ltd and Lilium Capital Group ahead of its
Zulum Pledges N100m, Stronger Partnerships To Transform UMTH, Borno Healthcare
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has pledged stronger collaboration with the Federal Government and development partners to transform healthcare delivery in the state, while announcing a N100 million government
FG Orders Swift Reconstruction Of Borno Bridges Collapsed By 2024 Floods
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to rebuild critical infrastructure destroyed by the 2024 floods in Borno State, with the Minister of State for Regional Development, Hon. Uba Maigari Ahmadu,
Insecurity: Army Chief Shaibu Orders Shift To Digital Data Systems For Smarter Security Operations
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, said the contemporary security environment, characterised by rapid technological advancement and increasing reliance on digital systems, requires the Nigerian Army
Osun Police Challenge Speaker To Produce Evidence Of Alleged ‘Shoot-on-Sight’ Order
The Osun State Police Command, has challenged the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun, to provide evidence of the alleged “shoot-on-sight” order purportedly issued
Bala Mohammed Warns Bauchi LG Chairmen Against Diverting Funds, Demands Accountability
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has charged the newly elected Local Government Chairmen, a Commissioner and six Special Advisers to justify public confidence through competence, integrity and effective service.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, August 19, 2026
The Nigerian naira remained relatively firm against the United States dollar on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with the currency trading around the N1,350 per dollar level at the official Nigerian
Orashi Congress Backs Lulu-Briggs For 2027 Rivers Governorship, Citing Equity And Regional Aspirations
The Orashi National Congress (ONC) has endorsed the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), High Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs ahead of the 2027 Rivers State governorship race, with the group
Wike Declares Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid A Fait Accompli
Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has downplayed the threat of the opposition, bragging that President Bola Tinubu would easily breeze to victory in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made
Atiku: I Rejected Tinubu As Running Mate Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has narrated how he rejected an attempt by then Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu to become his running mate, saying he
