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Nigeria spends N183bn on Cane Sugar imports
… as Niger State gov. decries 97% import dependenceBy Cynthia Alo Nigeria spent about N183.5 billion importing raw cane sugar for refining in the first half of 2026, H1’26, according to
NAO at 20: Nigeria needs more orthodontists, wider access to care
…Experts seek AI, digital technology to bridge specialist gapBy Matthew Johnson Nigeria needs more orthodontists and wider access to specialist dental care as demand for treatment of dental and craniofacial
Over 235,000 Nigerians die from heart-related disease yearly — Heart Foundation
…Calls for early checks, healthier diets, exercise as warning signs go unnoticed By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Heart Foundation, NHF, has disclosed that over 235,000 Nigerians die from cardiovascular diseases
Umahi varsity, teaching hospital begin free medical services
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, DUFUHS, and David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, DUFUTH, Uburu, Ebonyi State, have commenced a two-month free
UBEC renovates 287 schools, 4,000 classrooms
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, has renovated 287 schools and more than 4,000 classrooms nationwide as part of efforts to improve basic education
Industrialising agric sector will move Nigeria away from subsistence farming – Stakeholders
By Kafayat Kokumo Stakeholders in the agric value chain have called for the industrialisation of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, saying it would create jobs, improve food security, increase exports and move
1xCup 2026 in Full Swing Amidst Independence Day Roars of Fans
Today is October 1 when Nigerians celebrate the country’s Independence Day – a holiday dedicated to freedom, unity, and warm gatherings. The streets will come alive with music, concerts, and
MFM, Elephant Girls, Others Through to Zenith Bank League’s S’finals
*Fireworks for top spots in the Final 8 to take place today The high-flying girls have been separated from the women at the Final 8 of the 2026 NBBF/Zenith Bank
Nigeria’s Francis Epe Leads Charge for $50,000 Lakowe Classic Prize Money
Nigeria’s Francis Epe has fired an early warning to the international field gathering for the Sunshine Development Tour’s Lakowe Lakes Golf Classic, winning the 54-hole Nigeria Closed by five shots
Ronaldo Dumps Portugal Amidst Row with Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he has left Portugal’s international camp and will explain the reasons why “in time”. It comes after Head Coach, Jorge Jesus, earlier said there was
