Category: news
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Nigeria Super Falcons have returned home after winning their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco. They arrived at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on a chartered flight around 2:26 p.m. on today, Monday. Upon arrival, captain Rasheedat Ajibade was seen lifting the WAFCON trophy high, celebrating their victory.
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Stakeholders have praised Nigeria’s recent GDP rebasing, which revealed the real estate sector’s value has risen to N41.3 trillion in 2024, making it the third-largest contributor to the economy after trade and crop production. The sector’s valuation increased significantly from N10.5 trillion in 2023 to N30.7 trillion after rebasing, and further to N41.3 trillion in…
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s management of Nigeria’s economy, accusing him of misrepresenting data to hide worsening economic conditions. Obi referenced Tinubu’s 2022 campaign remark mocking Obi’s focus on statistics, contrasting it with the current reality where Nigeria is now one of the hungriest nations. Obi further claims…
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Following the severe flooding in Adamawa State, which caused homes to collapse, with at least eight confirmed deaths and many missing, other Nigerian states have been mandated to take proactive measures to prevent similar disasters. The floods, triggered by heavy rains starting around 1 a.m., affected communities like Shagari and Sabon Pegi, washing away over…
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Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the Super Falcons, Africa’s reigning champions, will arrive in Abuja today for a trophy parade following their victory over Morocco in the WAFCON 2024 final. Recall the team secured a dramatic 3–2 comeback in Rabat to claim their record-extending 10th WAFCON title. The Falcons are expected to land at…
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US President Donald Trump and EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen have announced they had reached an agreement to end a transatlantic tariffs dispute and prevent a trade war. The deal involves a uniform 15 percent tariff on EU exports to the US, including autos, replacing the current 25 percent tariff on automobiles. Additionally, the…
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House of Representatives’ recent proposal to ban public officials from using private healthcare and educational services has sparked debate amid Nigeria’s ongoing struggles with dilapidated public facilities. Prior now, Citizens have long lamented the poor state of public hospitals and schools, which are often neglected and underfunded, while officials prefer private institutions for themselves and…
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Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has clarified that state governments lack jurisdiction over the national grid and federal electric power stations, which operate under federal laws and licences. In response to controversy over the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission’s decision to cut the Band A tariff, NERC has advised states to incorporate wholesale costs into…
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Presidency has dismissed claims by 2023 NNPP presidential candidate Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso that Northern Nigeria has been neglected under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The government stated that numerous critical projects are ongoing in the region, countering Kwankwaso’s assertion that resources favor the South, leading to increased poverty and insecurity in the North. While…
