A Federal High Court in Ado Ekiti has nullified the PDP governorship primary won by Wole Oluyede, who has announced plans to appeal the decision.
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Who’s afraid of madam governor?, By Tunde Akanni
So, who says Nigerian women cannot become governors — and ultimately president? Certainly not history. Certainly not logic. And certainly not competence. What stands in the way is not capacity, but courage: the courage of parties to institutionalise inclusion, the courage of men to relinquish monopolies of power, and the courage of women to insist […]
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Council moves to strengthen healthcare services
Ojodu LCDA chairman reaffirms commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery through collaboration with the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board.
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Federal roads spending soars 489% to N3.23tn
Nigeria’s federal roads spending is set to skyrocket by 489% to N3.23tn in 2026, aiming to complete key highways and boost the nation’s economic growth.
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Ekpoma violence: Edo alleges foreign sponsorship, Natasha urges students’ release
The Edo State government alleges foreign sponsorship for the Ekpoma violence, while Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan urges the release of detained students.
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Democracy under pressure: Threats to Nigeria’s 2027 elections, By Samson Itodo
As Nigeria transitions into full election mode for the 2027 general elections, the political temperature is heating up at a scale that puts the country’s democracy under intense pressure. Democratic institutions are struggling to respond to pressures emanating from the actions of political actors. The political landscape has been marked by heightened elite bargaining, strategic […]
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Barq, Elroy Air partner on $200m aircraft plant
Barq and Elroy Air partner on a $200m facility in Abu Dhabi to manufacture the Chaparral, an autonomous cargo aircraft for MENA logistics.
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DEAP Capital targets capital boost, minerals financing
DEAP Capital signs an MoU to strengthen its capital base and launch a minerals financing initiative to support operators across Africa.
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I have cried like you before (1), By Ayo Akerele
One day, out of frustration, I decided to take the bull by the horns by writing directly to Tony Elumelu, UBA’s chairman. Don’t ask me how I got his personal email address. I hunted for it. I explained that I wanted to work for him in Nigeria and promised to help transform his business. Within […]
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Tony Elumelu: Deconstructing an architect of African transformation, By Dan Aibangbe
​Elumelu’s entry into Seplat is more than just a business transaction; it is the manifestation of the Petroleum Industry Act’s (PIA) highest aspirations. As he navigates the complex waters of the energy sector, there is high hope for future synergy between upstream assets and downstream refining. Tony Elumelu’s influence on the African business landscape is […]
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