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Latest Nigerian News

President Tinubu
Politics

Tinubu Signs Executive Orders to Ease Business Regulations

President announces sweeping reforms aimed at reducing bureaucratic hurdles for investors and local businesses...

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Naira notes
Economy

Inflation Hits 28.9% as Food Prices Continue to Soar

NBS reports highest inflation rate in 18 years, with food inflation reaching 33.5% year-on-year...

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Fuel station
Energy

Fuel Scarcity Returns to Major Cities Amid Price Hike Fears

Long queues resurface at petrol stations as marketers warn of possible price increase following dollar shortage...

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Super Eagles
Sports

Super Eagles Advance to AFCON Semifinals After Penalty Drama

Nigeria defeats Ghana 5-4 on penalties after 1-1 draw in intense quarterfinal clash...

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Lagos traffic
Transport

Lagos Blue Rail Line Begins Commercial Operations

Governor Sanwo-Olu inaugurates first phase of metro rail project expected to carry 250,000 passengers daily...

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Education
Education

ASUU Threatens Strike Over Unmet Demands

University lecturers give government 2-week ultimatum to implement 2020 agreements or face industrial action...

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Agriculture
Agriculture

Nigeria's Rice Production Hits 8 Million Metric Tons

Agriculture minister reports 60% increase in local rice production since border closure policy...

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Nollywood
Entertainment

Nollywood Film Grosses ₦1 Billion in Box Office

"The Black Book" becomes first Nigerian movie to achieve milestone, signaling industry growth...

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Health
Health

Cholera Outbreak Claims 50 Lives in Northern States

NCDC deploys rapid response teams as cases rise to over 1,200 across five states...

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Technology
Technology

Nigeria's Tech Startups Raise $1 Billion in 2023

Report shows fintech companies attracted 60% of total investments despite economic challenges...

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Security
Security

Military Neutralizes 50 Terrorists in Northeast Operation

Defense headquarters reports major success in Sambisa forest clearance operation...

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Judiciary
Judiciary

Supreme Court Upholds Governor's Election in Landmark Ruling

Judgment sets precedent on electronic transmission of election results...

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Oil
Oil & Gas

NNPC Discovers New Oil Deposits in Niger Delta

1 billion barrel reserve find could boost Nigeria's declining oil production...

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Aviation
Aviation

Nigeria Air Project Suspended Indefinitely

Government halts national carrier plans citing economic realities...

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Power
Power

National Grid Collapses for Fifth Time in 2023

Blackout hits most states as system disturbance causes total shutdown...

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Culture
Culture

UNESCO Declares Nigerian Festival Intangible Cultural Heritage

Argungu Fishing Festival joins list of protected global cultural treasures...

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