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Wike orders arrest of quack doctors after pregnant woman’s death

April 27, 2025
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Abuja, ECONOMY, health care

Wike Orders Crackdown on Unregistered Clinics After Pregnant Woman’s Death

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered a total clampdown on unregistered hospitals and quack medical practitioners operating in Abuja. Wike directed that anyone found...

April 25, 2025
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Business, ECONOMY, Lagos state

SANWO-OLU AT HARVARD: LAGOS IS INVESTORS’ DELIGHT

With a GDP of $259b, a 25 million population, four seaports, and friendly government policies, Lagos is an investor’s delight, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said. “Lagos is a place...

Lagos Women Empowered: Financial Literacy Boosts Communities & Health Access

April 23, 2025
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ECONOMY, Lagos state

Lagos Empowers 1,200 Women with Financial Literacy Across Hard-to-Reach Communities

The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Sustainable Development Goals, has empowered another set of 100 women with financial literacy in the underserved area of Oko-Agbon, a riverine...

April 22, 2025
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E-Commerce, ECONOMY

Digital consumers are driving a new era of online shopping, transforming how Nigerian youth buy

The digital revolution is hitting Nigeria’s retail scene fast, and it’s being powered by the country’s youth. Armed with smartphones and a demand for affordability, they’re shaping the e-commerce...

April 17, 2025
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ECONOMY, Technology

It’s all systems go for the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF25) in Lusaka, Zambia.

It’s all systems go for the 12th Edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF25) taking place from April 29th to May 1st, 2025 in Lusaka, Zambia. More than 1,000...

April 15, 2025
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ECONOMY, Lagos state

SMEs, VENDORS COMMEND LASG FOR SUCCESS OF LAGOS TOURISM NBC TRADE FAIR

As the three-day Lagos Tourism NBC Trade Fair ended on Sunday, the Lagos State Government has been commended for supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs to showcase...

Enhanced Security Measures for a Safe and Peaceful Easter Celebration in Lagos State

April 14, 2025
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Police, ECONOMY, SECURITY

Police Arrest Trio Behind Hijacking of 45,000 Litres of Petrol on Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road

Oyo State Police Command, on Sunday, confirmed the arrest of the three suspected armed robbers in connection with the hijacking of a truck loaded with 45,000 litres of the...

April 12, 2025
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Migration, ECONOMY, Japa

Japa Reversal: Nigerians Abroad Return Home as Unmet Dreams and Mental Health Struggles Take Their Toll

An increasing number of Nigerians who previously migrated in pursuit of better opportunities have started returning home, citing unmet expectations and depression in their host countries. The development is...

April 10, 2025
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electricity, ECONOMY

NERC Sanctions Eight DisCos with Over N628 Million Fine for Energy Cap Violations

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has imposed sanctions on eight electricity distribution companies (DisCos) for failing to comply with the monthly energy caps for unmetered customers during the...

April 9, 2025
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health care, ECONOMY

Over 16,000 Nigerian Doctors Fleeing Abroad: Prof Pate Calls for Strategic Policy Shift to Address Health Workforce Crisis

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate said over 16,000 Nigerian doctors have left the country in the last five to seven years to seek...