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Nigeria headline inflation rate fell to 14.63% in September 2026, down from 15.39% in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks the fourth consecutive monthly declined in inflation. However, food inflation increased slightly to 19.59% from…
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The Nigerian military has reported that over 40 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including a prominent commander, were killed in an airstrike at Badu Village in Borno State. The operation was carried out by the Air Component of…
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has ruled out bringing back fuel subsidies and multiple exchange rates, reaffirming its commitment to economic reforms. finance minister and coordinating minister of the economy, Taiwo Oyedele, warned that restoring fuel subsidies could cause investors…
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Pope Leo XIV has successfully undergone surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove a small, growth known as a lung nodule. the procedure followed the discovery of growth during a routine medical check-up. Before the surgery, Catholics and world…
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The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has advised Nigerians to check whether their mobile phones are approved for use on local telecommunications networks by dialing *315# or visiting its official device checker website. The commission also urged people to verify phones…
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Nigeria's U-17 national team, the golden eaglet, have crashed out of the WAFU-BU-17 Championship after failing to secure qualification for the 2027 U-17 Africa cup of Nations (AFCON) and FIFA U-17 World cup. They lost their opening match 2-1 to…
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Nigeria's Under 17 women's national football team, known as Flamingos, arrived in Rabat, Morrocco, ahead of their opening match against Poland in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's world cup. The team, led by coach Akeem Busari, completed their final training…
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Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the English premier League, thanks for a late goal from Noni Madueke in the 80th minute. Despite a below-par performance and struggling to create clear chances, Arsenal managed to earn…
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The presidency has denied Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde's claim that the Federal Government is withholding ₦250 billion in Nigeria LNG (NLNG) dividends meant for each state until after the 2027 general elections. President Bola Tinubu's special adviser on information…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has extended the closing date of its Initial Public Offering (IPO)by two weeks, from October 13 to October 27, 2026, following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The extension is aimed at attracting more African…
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The federal high court in Abuja has struck out the eight-count criminal charge filed by the Federal Government against Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged Director-general of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The case involved allegations of conspiracy and forgery,…
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The presidential working group has announced that the national policing bill will be sent to the National Assembly within two weeks. The chief of staff to the president Bola Tinubu and chairman of working group, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this while…