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CBN retains lending rate at 26.6%; Current macroeconomic environment sufficient for disinflation – Cardoso
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, May 20, 2026 The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), at…
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Leo Stan Foundation’s 1,000 tech scholarships now live for Nigerian indigent whizkids
May 20, 2026 The much-anticipated 1,000 tech university scholarships for Nigerian indigent whizkids, powered by the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation…
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Frustrate the frustration that wants to frustrate you By Fr. Peter Iwuala
“Frustrate the frustration that wants to frustrate you” sounds almost playful at first, like a tongue twister, but the idea…
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Otti launches TechRise Cohort 3 to equip Abia youths with digital skills
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Aba, May 20, 2026 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has inaugurated the TechRise Cohort 3 Training Programme,…
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UN Security Council reform ‘absolutely essential’, says Guterres
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, May 21, 2026 The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has underscored the need to expand…
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Nigerian Navy seeks stronger maritime security collaboration; As NIMASA graduates 177 trainees under Deep Blue Project
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas has reaffirmed the importance of sustained inter-agency collaboration in strengthening…
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FMC Owo: Hope fulfilled or hope betrayed? By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 It still looks like yesterday when, in 1971, the outgoing military governor of the then…
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‘Leah Sharibu: 23 jeers to hope deferred’ By MARTINS OLOJA
There are so many issues competing for attention again. The story of consensus challenges that have plagued the ruling party’s…
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Fubara withdraws from Rivers APC governorship primaries, cites peace, unity
By Precious Akutamadu Port Harcourt, May 20, 2026 Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress…
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First HoldCo Group Companies’ Boards, Management teams visit Dangote Refinery
Chairman of FirstHoldCo, Femi Otedola, has appealed to the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to allocate $100 million worth…
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Aston Villa thrash Freiburg to win Europa League title
Aston Villa claimed their first major trophy in 30 years after a convincing 3-0 victory over SC Freiburg in the…
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Anti-corruption fight: NLNG boss applauds Olukoyede for giant strides
Leye Falade, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, NLNG has applauded the Executive Chairman of the…
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United States to host G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Georgia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on October 30-31, 2026. The meeting,…
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Atiku appears before ADC screening panel, promises robust security reforms
By Nefishetu Yakubu Abuja, May 20, 2026 Former Vice-President Abubakar Atiku on Wednesday appeared before the African Democratic Congress (ADC)…
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Coup: We held meeting to cut power to Presidential Villa – Suspected plotter
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, May 20, 2026 Zekeri Umoru, one of the suspected coup plotters, on Wednesday said discussions were…
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TD Africa, HPE drive conversations on the future of intelligent networking
TD Africa, in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Operated by Selectium, hosted a high-level partner engagement event on May…
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Dangote Cement Gboko rolls out multi-million Naira empowerment programmes for host communities in Benue
There were celebrations on Wednesday as Dangote Cement Plc flagged off three multi-million-naira empowerment programmes for farmers, women and youths…
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Obi describes NDC screening as ‘democracy in action’
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, May 20, 2026 The former Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has described the…
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Guterres condemns California Mosque attack
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 19, 2026 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned deadly attack on a mosque in…
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Working toward the future of public administration in Africa By Emeka Asinugo
The atmosphere in Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia, has borne witness to the deep reflection of the optimism, determination…
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Peter Obi screened, cleared for presidential election on NDC platform
Former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has been screened and cleared to contest the 2027 presidential election on the…
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Aviation firm seeks practical Africa integration reforms
By Itohan Abara-Laserian VivaJets has called on African public and private sector leaders to move beyond policy declarations and focus…
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Refinery listing will democratise Africa’s industrial prosperity – Dangote
President/Chief Executive, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals on the…
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Fidelity Bank extends Food Bank initiative to thousands in Surulere
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reinforced its commitment to community welfare and sustainable development with the distribution of…
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Alausa’s controversial JAMB admission policy for Colleges of Education… By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 If the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, thought he would be…
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