Enugu Rangers’ assistant coach, Ekeh Ekenedilichukwu, has affirmed that Fidelis Ilechukwu remains the club’s head coach despite his periodic absences on Super Eagles international duty. Ekenedilichukwu revealed that Ilechukwu prepared the team ahead of their Matchday 12 clash against Shooting Stars, emphasizing that the squad continues to operate under the head coach’s tactical instructions. Rangers

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The United Nations has warned that the circulation of approximately one billion small arms and light weapons (SALW) worldwide is driving conflicts in Africa and beyond. Adedeji Ebo, Director and Deputy High Representative of the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs, told the UN Security Council in New York that illicit weapons are sustaining conflict, terrorism,

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An early morning fire has destroyed at least 44 shops and stores at the popular Singa Market in Kano State. The incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. on Monday, the Kano State Fire Service confirmed. In a statement, the Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, said the agency received an emergency call from Mubarak Muhammad,

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Tension gripped the Igbogbele community in Badagry West Local Council, Lagos State, after a stray bullet allegedly fired by a Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officer struck a middle-aged woman, Hunsu Elizabeth. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, sparking outrage among residents who accused the officers of reckless conduct. In protest, irate youths set ablaze an

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Nollywood actress Uche Montana has denied reports linking her to the alleged drug-related issues involving actress Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. Montana, in a statement shared on her Instagram page on Monday, addressed the accusations days after Nwoko publicly named her and actress Sonia Uche as individuals allegedly undermining Regina’s rehabilitation process.

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Credit to Nigeria’s private sector (CPS) has surged dramatically over the past two years, increasing by 75.9% to an all-time high of N117.783 trillion as of September 2025, up from N66.944 trillion in September 2023. CPS encompasses loans, trade credits, and other receivables provided by banks to the private sector within a given period, serving

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‘Dear Mr. President, please do not let this 15% import tariff punish Nigerians again’ The Chemical and Non-Metallic Products Employers Federation (CANMPEF) has warned that rising production costs, multiple taxation, and foreign exchange volatility continue to threaten Nigeria’s industrial stability, even as manufacturers demonstrate resilience and innovation in adapting to the nation’s challenging economic environment.

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• MAN, NECA back immediate implementation; LCCI, ASBON urge caution The Federal Government’s decision to impose a 15 percent tax on imported petrol and diesel to protect local refineries has sparked divergent reactions among private sector operators. While all agree on potential long-term benefits, industry groups differ on short-term implications for the economy. The Manufacturers

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The Federal Government (FG) has borrowed ₦17.36 trillion from domestic and external sources in the first ten months of 2025, surpassing its prorated borrowing target by 55.6 percent, according to data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The 2025 Appropriation Act projected total borrowing of ₦13.08 trillion for

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The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and driving cross-border trade in Africa as it headlines the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) for the seventh consecutive year. Organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), this year’s fair—currently underway at the Tafawa

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