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Federal Roads in South-South Zone
Etim Etim laments the deplorable state of federal roads in the South-South region despite the zone’s huge contributions to the Federation Account. Despite their huge hydrocarbon deposits and massive contributions
NFF Board Resignation: Tinubu directs comprehensive football reform
.I stepped down for love of country — Gusau .Confirms Vanguard’s report .Gusau, others should be probed — Ikhana .Destruction of Nigeria’s football “shameful”— Owolabi .His resignation provides opportunity for
North not against President — Gov Sani predicts 80% of Kaduna votes for Tinubu
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has dismissed claims that northern voters are turning against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, predicting that the President could secure between
AXA Mansard int’l health plan covers cancer, other chronic conditions
By Rosemary Iwunze AXA Mansard Health’s International Healthcare Plan, iMED, offers Nigerians access to comprehensive medical coverage for cancer, as well as critical medical procedures such as organ and bone
We have settled over N2bn in outstanding claims – Fortis Global
By Rosemary Iwunze The Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Fortis Global Group, Mr. Bode Akinboye has said that the company has paid out over N2 billion to retail
Three Nigerians break new ground at FIFAe tournament
Three Nigerians – Tamaramiebi Okubotimibi, Ferdinand Madukwe and Sydney Esiri – are competing at the FIFAe Nations League Continental Championship after making history as the first Nigerians to qualify for
FTSE Russell Restores Nigeria to Frontier Market Status After Three-Year Exit
• Reclassification takes effect from opening of trading on Sept 21, 2026 •City Boy Movement describes re-entry as measurable evidence of economic progress, commends CBN, SEC for investor confidence gains
MTN Records 62% Local Procurement, Spends N2.7trn on Nigerian Suppliers in 2025
• Says country constitutes 99.9% of its workforce, has four expatriate staff •May seek 30% investment from Nigerian investors to acquire $1.1bn IHS stake Emma Okonji and Dike Onwuamaeze The
U.S. Consul General: Nigeria-US Ties Could Shape Africa’s Future, Influence Global Affairs
• Says Nigerians in US remit over $20bn annually •Sanwo-Olu: Lagos seeks more US investment, business access to American markets Chiemelie Ezeobi and Nume Ekeghe United States Consul General in
NBC: Stronger Border Cooperation Needed to Tackle Africa’s Security Threats
• Adaji seeks joint action against terrorism, banditry, others Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has called for stronger cooperation among African governments, academia, border communities and
