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Lagos to Shut Oke-Afa Bridge for 3 Weeks as Rehabilitation Begins

April 23, 2026
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Lagos state, News

Lagos Red Line Rail Will Move Over 500,000 Passengers Daily, Says Sanwo-Olu

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the newly acquired 24 new coaches for the Red Line Rail by the Lagos State Government in China will enhance...

April 23, 2026
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NDLEA, News

NANS Aligns with NDLEA Campaign Against Campus Drug Abuse

The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed full support for ongoing efforts by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to rid Nigeria of...

PAFON 3.0 Holds April 24 in Lagos, Focuses on Financial Inclusion

April 23, 2026
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PAFON 3.0 Holds April 24 in Lagos, Experts Eye Payment Reforms

Nigeria’s leading platform for payments and financial inclusion dialogue, Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 3.0), is set to take place this Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel...

April 22, 2026
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Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Replaces Edun with Oyedele as Finance Minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle within the Federal Executive Council, resulting in changes to key cabinet positions. According to a memo signed by the Secretary...

NDLEA Secures N33.6bn Opioid Forfeiture in Major Drug Cartel Crackdown

April 22, 2026
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N33.6bn Opioid Seizure: NDLEA Wins Major Asset Forfeiture Against Drug Cartels

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured another significant win in its ongoing offensive against drug cartels as the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, granted an interim...

TIME 100 2026: Dangote, Trump, Xi Jinping, Pope Leo XIV Named Most Influential

April 22, 2026
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TIME 100 2026: Dangote, Trump, Xi , Pope Leo XIV Named Most Influential

African industrialist and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, has been listed among TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2026, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most...

April 21, 2026
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NCC, News

NCC, CBN Move to Curb Fraud as They Sign MoU on Consumer Safety

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening consumer protection and tackling fraud within Nigeria’s digital ecosystem....

4 Nigerian Startups Join Google Accelerator Africa Cohort 10

April 21, 2026
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4 Nigerian Startups Selected to Join Milestone 10th Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Cohort

4 Nigerian technology startups – Bani, MasteryHive AI, Regxta, Termii – have been selected to join the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. Chosen from an...

Naira exchange rate: Currency appreciates to N1,387/$ in parallel market

April 21, 2026
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ECONOMY, News

Naira appreciates to N1,387/$ in parallel market

The Naira recorded a slight gain in the parallel market, appreciating to N1,387 per dollar on Monday from N1,389 per dollar last Friday. However, the local currency weakened in...

Japa Crisis: Strengthen Healthcare or Risk Losing More Doctors, Physicians warn

April 21, 2026
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Brain Drain: UK Registers 4,600+ Nigerian Doctors in 3 Years

Nigeria’s healthcare system is under growing pressure following fresh data showing that at least 4,691 doctors have relocated to the United Kingdom since President Bola Tinubu assumed office on...