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Lassa fever deaths hit 258 as fatality rate rises to 24%
By Chioma Obinna Nigeria recorded 18 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever in epidemiological week 35, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in 2026 to 1,074, with 258 deaths
UNGA81: Tinubu calls for fresh push to end exploitation of Africa’s mineral resources
President Bola Tinubu has called for a fresh continental push to end the exploitation of Africa’s critical mineral resources. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call at the
Chief Ojugbana weighs in on Dangote IPO, urges Nigerians to embrace opportunities responsibly
By Austin Obi Revered nobleman and elder statesman, Chief F.E. Ojugbana has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Initial Public Offering, IPO, as a significant development for Nigeria’s capital
Fiscal-monetary truce must translate growth into development — Alliance
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics Ltd/Gte has urged the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to ensure that their new fiscal-monetary coordination translates economic growth
Nigeria to renew UN Security Council push, reforms at UNGA81
Nigeria will renew its campaign for permanent representation on the UN Security Council as Vice-President Kashim Shettima leads the country’s engagements at UNGA81. The country will also push for wider
‘Nigerians know he’s on leave’ - Anyim defends Tinubu’s absence at UNGA
Former Senate President Pius Anyim Pius has defended President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in New York, saying Nigerians are aware that the President is
Dangote plans $10bn power investment across Nigeria, Africa
By Okeagu Oluchi President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to invest more than $10 billion in Africa’s power sector over the next three to four years, describing
NSIA unveils $300m Renewable Energy Fund
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, (NSIA) has launched the $300 million Nigeria Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Fund, a new investment vehicle designed to accelerate
Vehicle imports jump 42.5% to 103,375 in H1’26 — NPA
By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has recorded importation of 103,375 units of vehicles in the first half of 2026, H1’26, about 42.5 percent rise against 72,568 units
Dangote Refinery IPO offers investment opportunity to Nigerians — FCMB
Nigerians can invest in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE with a minimum subscription of N5,250 under an initial public offering launched Monday. The company is offering 4.1 billion ordinary
