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State Police: The Wait Continues

FELIX NWANERI writes on the clamour for establishment of state police due to worsening state of insecurity across Nigeria, which poses a big threat to the unity and development of the country As Nigerians continue to grapple with security challenges, it is unending demand for establishment of state police, which its proponents strongly believe will...
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Nestlé pays $20m forex debt

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has made an early repayment of $20m in inter-group foreign exchange debt. In a release filed on the Nigeria Exchange on Thursday, the repayment, which was made ahead of schedule, comes as the company continues to navigate the impact of currency devaluation, inflation, and rising finance costs, which have affected its financial...
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Equity market reverses gain with N77bn loss

The Nigerian equity market reversed its previous gains, recording a N77bn loss at the close of trading on Tuesday as investor sentiment weakened. The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange Limited declined to N67.02tn from N67.1tn recorded in the previous session, reflecting a 0.11 per cent decline. Similarly, the All-Share Index shed 123.53 points to...
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Only God Will Decide 2027, Mamman Lagos To El-Rufai

The Kaduna State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sadiq Mamman Lagos, has declared that former Governor of the State, Nasir El-Rufai cannot dictate what will happen in 2027. This was as Mamman Lagos insisted that only God will decide the outcome of the elections. Speaking in an interview with journalists, Lagos also condemned...
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Tinubu, Adebanjo: A ‘Ringside’ Story

Since Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, passed away on February 14 at 96, many have praised his significant contributions to Nigeria as a frontline nationalist, a key role player in the politics of the first and second republics, and an uncompromising devotee of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Active in the First Republic Action Group...
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High operating cost, threat to telecom sector

The rising operational costs and the risk of a customer loyalty crisis are posing significant challenges to Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. In this interview with TEMITOPE AINA, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Briclinks Africa Plc, Mohammed Buhari, discusses the impact of the recent 50 per cent tariff increase approved by the Nigeria Communications Commission How is...
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