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Tensions threaten investment & Nigeria’s energy security

The risks of a prolonged crisis in the Middle East have raised investor caution and threaten global capital flows, industry operators and stakeholders have warned, prompting calls on the Federal Government to improve Nigeria’s energy security. The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered its second month, disrupting key shipping routes such...
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How Rising Energy Costs Impact Global Food Prices

Global food commodity prices rose for a second consecutive month in March, driven largely by higher energy costs linked to escalating conflict in the Near East, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations said in its report released on Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, a benchmark that tracks monthly changes in international...
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Foreign Recruitment Scams Targeting Nigerian Youths

Amid rising unemployment and the growing “japa” wave, a dangerous trend is emerging as foreign recruitment scams target vulnerable Nigerian youths with promises of jobs and scholarships. Beneath these offers lies a darker reality, with reports linking some victims to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, exposing the urgent need for awareness, vigilance, and stronger institutional response to...
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UNDP & PIND Partner for Niger Delta Development & Investment

The United Nations Development Programme and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta have formalised a strategic partnership to advance integrated, scalable development and investment solutions across the Niger Delta. The partnership, established through a Memorandum of Understanding under the Integrated Smart States Programme, aims to accelerate inclusive economic transformation, strengthen institutions, promote...
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ADVAN Awards 2026 Honours Top Brands like Indomie & Terra Cu

Indomie dominated the roster as the Advertisers Association of Nigeria recognised brands during the recently held 2026 African Awards for Marketing Excellence. According to a statement, the event, which drew top marketing professionals and business executives from across the continent, celebrated brands and individuals driving innovation and contributing to economic growth, with nearly 200 entries...
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Turkey’s inflation rate slows slightly in March

Turkey’s annual inflation rate slowed slightly to 30.9 per cent in March, from 31.5 per cent in February, official figures showed on Friday. Every month, consumer prices rose 1.9 per cent, compared with 2.96 per cent in February, driven by education and housing prices, according to the TUIK statistics agency. The figures were contested by...
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Oyo Police Arrest Notorious Kidnapper, Recover Ammunition 

The Oyo State Police Command has successfully arrested a notorious kidnapper and recovered a firearm through a coordinated, intelligence-led operation involving security agencies. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, in a press release made available to Sunday Telegraph, “information received from a vigilant member of the public revealed that three armed men,...
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Bala Wunti Unveils 2027 Ambition, Pledges Jobs, Growth

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bala Maijama’a Wunti, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Bauchi State. Wunti made this declaration during a courtesy visit to APC leadership in Bauchi Local Government Area over the weekend, describing his decision as a response to sustained calls from citizens...
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