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Adelabu Congratulates PDP For Ibadan North By-Election Victory

The Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu yesterday lamented the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s defeat in Saturday’s Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election. According to him, the defeat is painful but instructive. He said the outcome should serve as another wake-up call for deep introspection, genuine reconciliation, and collective action within the APC. In a statement, Adelabu...
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Shettima Leads Global Risk Talks at CRMI Conference in Lagos

Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead discussions at the 24th Annual International Conference of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria, scheduled for this month in Lagos. Themed ‘Global Risks, Local Solutions’, the two-day summit will bring together senior policymakers, regulators, business leaders, and risk experts to address the world’s most pressing challenges, from climate...
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Nigerian Stock Market Rebounds with N60Bn Gain

Equities on the Nigerian Exchange opened the week on a positive note as investors recorded a N60bn gain at the close of trading on Monday, reversing losses from the previous week. The benchmark NGX All-Share Index inched up by 94.27 points, or 0.07 per cent, to close at 144,722.47, pushing the market capitalisation higher to...
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Heirs Energies Champions Energy Sufficiency in Africa

Heirs Energies, Africa’s leading indigenous-owned integrated energy company, has continued to amplify its commitment to energy sufficiency for Africa with a strong presence at two landmark events: the US–Africa Energy Forum and the Namibia International Oil & Gas Conference 2025. The company’s strategy focuses on responsibly harnessing Africa’s vast natural resources to deliver energy security,...
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Grief As Kogi Gov’s Father Dies At 83

Kogi State Governor hmed Usman Ododo yesterday lost his 83-yearold father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo. Late Ododo, according to a statement issued by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, died in his hospital bed in Abuja. The statement reads: The Kogi State Government regrets to announce the passing of the father of the...
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Tinubu Lauds New LPG Vessel for Clean Energy in Africa

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Sahara Group for their dedication to expanding Africa’s position within the global clean energy value chain. The President’s commendation came during Monday’s unveiling of WAGL Energy Limited’s new 40,000 cubic metre Liquefied Petroleum Gas vessel, ‘MT Iyaloja (Lagos)’, in Ulsan, South Korea. Represented...
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Naira Weakens to 1,533/$ at Start of Week

The naira started the new week on a weak note as it traded at 1,533.67/$ at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market domiciled on the Central Bank of Nigeria website, compared to 1,532.51/$ on Friday, indicating a 0.08 per cent dip. The exchange rate touched an intraday high of 1,535/$, and the lowest rate for the...
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US State Department Revokes 6,000 Student Visas

The State Department has revoked more than 6,000 international student visas because of violations of US law and overstays, the department told the BBC. The agency said the “vast majority” of the violations were assault, driving under the influence (DUI), burglary and “support for terrorism”. The move comes as the Trump administration continues its crackdown...
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Turkey Seeks Synergy With Nidcom On Diaspora Engagement

The Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria Mehmet Poroy yesterday sought partnership with the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) to strengthen bilateral relations on diaspora engagement between the two countries. The envoy said this when he paid a courtesy visit to the commission’s Chairman Abike DabiriErewa, in Abuja. He said that both Nigeria and Turkey shared...
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