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Vitamin D May Help Prevent Diabetes –Study

A new study has revealed a promising twist in the prevention of type 2 diabetes: vitamin D may reduce risk—but not for everyone. Researchers found that its protective effect depends on a person’s genetic makeup, opening the door to more personalised approaches in public health and medicine. Results of the study are published in ‘JAMA...
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Nigerian Exchange Posts 61.7% Growth In Turnover To N3.607trn

…transactions largely driven by domestic investors Trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange Limited in the first quarter of 2026 signals a clear transition in market structure, with a more stable and domestically anchored investor base replacing the sharp, foreign-driven volatility that characterised the same period in 2025. Latest data on domestic and foreign portfolio investment...
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UAE Announces Exit From OPEC, OPEC+

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday announced its withdrawal from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) starting May 1. It made the announcement to leave the oil cartel via the state-run WAM news agency, citing “nearterm volatility” in the market and a desire to ramp up investment in domestic energy production. According to Forbes,...
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Prof. Eboh Assumes Office As UNIDEL VC, Unveils ‘RAISE’ Agenda For Growth

The new Vice-Chancellor of University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL), Professor Eric Eboh, on Tuesday formally assumed duty, pledging to build on the institution’s existing foundation and steer it to greater heights through a strategic development framework anchored on research, innovation and institutional excellence. Eboh, who becomes the second Vice-Chancellor of the university located in Ika...
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Women Driving Nigeria’s Growth Agenda

The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan SuleimanIbrahim, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to placing women at the centre of Nigeria’s economic transformation, declaring that empowering women is critical to achieving inclusive growth and national prosperity. Speaking at the grand finale of the “Give to Gain” Summit marking the 2026 International Women’s Month in Abuja,...
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Senate Raises Alarm Over Fresh COVID Case, Demands Action

The Senate, on Tuesday, demanded nationwide COVID-19 surveillance, testing, and contact tracing after a new case sparked fears of local transmission and exposed gaps in Nigeria’s emergency response. The resolution followed a motion by Senator Ipalibo Banigo (Rivers West), who warned that Nigeria’s preparedness systems are dangerously weak. Banigo reminded lawmakers of their constitutional duty,...
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Kogi Works Commissioner Visits Umahi

…Seeks Stronger Collaboration on Federal Roads The Kogi State Commissioner for Works, Hon. Barr. Abdulsalami Momodu Ozigi Deedat, on Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Works, David Nweze Umahi, in Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration on road infrastructure development across the state. Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner expressed...
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Lagos Tops Ease Of Doing Business, As Sanwo-Olu Inducted

…As Sanwo-Olu is Inducted into CIS Lagos State has emerged as the leading sub-national in Nigeria for ease of doing business, a milestone the state government attributes to sustained reforms and strategic policy alignment under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The development was highlighted on Tuesday as Governor Sanwo-Olu was formally inducted as an...
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