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US-Born Nigerian Traces Ancestry to Lagos Royal Family
An entrepreneur's genealogical journey leads to formal recognition by the Senlu Royal House of Imota, reshaping his understanding of identity and legacy.
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Nigeria Plans Crude Swap to Boost Refinery Supply
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission is consulting on a domestic crude and gas swap to cut costs and improve supply to local refineries.
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Babangida Says No Nigerian Coup Succeeds Without Civilian Support
Former military ruler IBB reflects on 1985 coup plot, Vatsa's execution, and 1993 election annulment in 85th birthday radio interview monitored by THISDAY.
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First Lady Inaugurates Renovated Alternative School for Girls in Lagos
Oluremi Tinubu reaffirms commitment to providing second-chance education for girls facing socio-economic challenges, as renovated Agboju school opens with expanded facilities.
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SEC Orders Freeze of Assets Linked to Nine Terrorism Financiers
Nigeria's capital market regulator directs operators to immediately freeze funds and assets of six individuals and three entities designated as terrorism financiers, while admitting blockchain into regulatory sandbox.
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Former Accountant Chef Shine Builds Hospitality Career and Mentors Young Chefs
From London kitchen to Lagos hotel owner, Chef Shine applies accounting skills to culinary world and earns national recognition for mentoring.
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Jarvis's Avant-Garde Wedding Dress Captivates Nigerian Pop Culture
The viral creator's custom gown, a collaboration with stylists like Veekee James, showcased extreme craftsmanship through structural engineering, hand-cut detailing, and luminous crystal embroidery.
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Manifest Platform Launches to Optimize Commercial Space in Nigeria
A new tech platform matches underutilized retail spaces with digital brands for short-term activations, boosting foot traffic and reducing leasing costs.
Economy
Kano State Reports 875,593 Out-of-School Children
Official survey shows reduction from previous estimates, credits government interventions and partnerships for progress.
Economy
Brandon Hudspeth Assumes Role as US Consul General in Lagos
A career diplomat with prior service in Lagos begins a three-year term, aiming to expand bilateral trade, investment, and collaboration in technology and creative industries.
Economy
Arsenal Consider Late Move for Victor Osimhen After Missing Other Targets
The Gunners are exploring a move for the Nigerian striker as they seek attacking reinforcements, while also pursuing defensive signing Ezri Konsa. Other Premier League clubs remain active in the transfer market.
Economy
Who builds the bridge to Nigeria’s $13trn economy
In a PwC report titled The World in 2050, Nigeria is projected to become one of the world’s 10 largest economies by mid-century, with a GDP of roughly $6.4 trillion, large enough to push the United Kingdom and France ou…
Economy
Nigeria's Revenue Service Reports Significant Economic Gains from Reforms
Tax revenue rose to N28.3 trillion in 2025, debt-to-GDP ratio fell, and non-oil revenue now accounts for 76% of collections, driven by subsidy removal and FX unification.
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Opposition Coalition Postpones Summit to August 31
The G100 reschedules its political summit from August 18 to August 31, 2026, to align with a national peace event and allow more preparation time.
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DSS and Nigerian Army Pledge Enhanced Cooperation to End Banditry in North-West
Security agencies commit to improved intelligence sharing and coordination at Katsina conference, aiming to close gaps exploited by terrorists and bandits in the region.
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Northwest Security Chiefs Convene to Combat Banditry and Terrorism
Security leaders and the Katsina State government are enhancing collaboration and intelligence sharing to tackle rising threats of terrorism and banditry across the Northwest region.
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