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Crude supply to domestic refineries surge by 88% on bankable agreements, production growth
The total volume of crude oil and condensate supplied to local refiners in Nigeria increased significantly to 53.7 million barrel …
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AfDB: Nigeria, Ghana spend more on external debt interest payment than public health
Nigeria and Ghana are among the West African economies where debt-interest payments rival or exceed public health spending, highli…
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NUPRC: Local refineries receive 53.7 million barrels of crude in Q2 2026
Domestic crude oil and condensate supply to local refineries reached 97.4% in the second quarter of 2026, with 53.7 million barrel…
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Nigeria’s hospitality sector needs infrastructure for growth
Nigeria’s hospitality industry has long been described as one of the nation’s most resilient economic sectors. Through…
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Nigeria’s strategic peer group: The countries we should really be competing with
Nations, like people, reveal something about themselves by the company against which they choose to be measured. For much of read …
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From one man to many men
Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is experiencing a remarkable resurgence. Across the country, the informal economy contin…
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The mutual fund menu: Choosing the right investment for every financial goal
Imagine walking into a restaurant with an extensive menu. There are healthy salads, hearty local dishes, spicy delicacies, and ind…
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From the touchline to the boardroom: What football’s best coaches teach Nigerian business leaders about winning
The greatest football coaches are remembered for trophies, but trophies tell only part of the story. Behind every enduring winning…
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WORLD IN BRIEF: Trump seeks Iran compensation, Libya central bank chief resigns, Colombia quake kills 111 and other stories
Trump demands Iran compensation as Hormuz deal hopes fade Donald Trump, US President, has demanded that Iran pay compensation for …
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NERC dissolves Kaduna Disco’s board over N456bn debt
…appoints sole administrator The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has assumed direct control of Kaduna Electricit…
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Otedola’s FirstHoldCo buying spree makes him Africa’s fastest-growing billionaire
Femi Otedola’s aggressive investment in First HoldCo Plc has made him Africa’s fastest-growing billionaire in 2026, hi…
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Osun workers, pensioners demand violence-free governorship election
…As NSCDC deploys 10,000 men, warns officers against partisanship Workers and pensioners in Osun State have called for a vio…
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RAPID book launch stresses need for stronger supply-chain resilience amid persistent disruptions
Obiora Madu, founder and CEO of Multimix Academy, has stated that African businesses must move beyond reacting to supply-chain dis…
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AVON HMO partners Lagos Food Bank to provide nutrition support for breastfeeding mothers
Avon Healthcare Limited, a Nigerian health management organisation, has partnered with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) to pr…
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Tinubu unveils strategy to boost livestock sector’s contribution to GDP
… insists ranching critical to curbing farmer/ herder conflicts President Bola Tinubu has unveiled an ambitious plan to more…
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Nigeria’s FX market turnover surges 117% to $3.73 billion
Nigeria's foreign exchange market sustained robust activity levels in the week ended August 7, 2026, posting total turnover of $3.…
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Photos: N44bn Mararaba flyover to cut Abuja-Keffi travel time to 40 minutes
…Let Tinubu’s “Landmark Achievements” Decide Your Votes, Presidency to Nigerians The Nasarawa State Government is investing betwee…
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Leverage Ogoni oil to tackle poverty and unemployment, Abe urges kinsmen
…as Ogoni leaders sue for peace ahead 2027 governorship election Magnus Abe, chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Reg…
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Kano State aligns university salaries with federal structure in N4.7bn overhaul
The Kano State Government has approved a new salary structure for academic and non-academic staff at the Aliko Dangote University …
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ADC risks losing Adamawa over guber candidate substitution, Lawal warns
Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has warned that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) …
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Finance Ministry orders review of NAICOM’s N680 million recapitalisation fees on two insurers
The Federal Ministry of Finance has directed the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to provide a legal justification for impos…
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Glo at 23: The billion-dollar infrastructure gamble behind Adenuga’s telecom empire
When Globacom launched its mobile service on August 29, 2003, its most visible disruption was on the phone screen. Glo read more G…
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BREAKING: Heirs Life Assurance appoints Pastor Jerry Eze to Board
Heirs Life Assurance, the specialist life insurance company of Heirs Insurance Group, has appointed the Founder and Lead Pastor of…