Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has expressed confidence that Nigeria can achieve President Bola Tinubu’s $1 trillion Gross Domestic Product (GDP) target by 2030, citing ongoing reforms and growing international partnerships as key drivers. Speaking in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the European Union (EU) Parliamentary Committee on Foreign

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Renewed insecurity has gripped parts of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, following reports linking a local militia group led by one Oraernyi, popularly known as “Heavy,” and armed herders to a series of attacks and widespread destruction of farmlands in Mbajir community. Residents said the situation escalated on Sunday when gunmen allegedly invaded

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Manufacturers have renewed calls for stronger and more consistent policy support to sustain Nigeria’s fragile industrial recovery, as the Manufacturers’ Confidence Index (MCCI) rose marginally to 50.7 points in the third quarter of 2025 (Q3’25), up from 50.3 points in the previous quarter (Q2’25). The slight increase reflects cautious optimism among industry leaders about the

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Nigerian comedian and television host Teju Babyface has opened up about the emotional challenges he faced after relocating to the United States, admitting that he once believed the move was the worst decision he ever made. In a candid conversation on his YouTube channel, Teju reflected on how many people romanticize life abroad, only to

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned electricity outage affecting several areas of Abuja for over two weeks. In a statement on Monday, TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah said the disruption, which runs from Tuesday, October 28, to Sunday, November 16, is necessary due to road construction activities in the Federal Capital Territory

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his administration’s full support for the Dangote Refinery’s expansion plan, which aims to increase its production capacity from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd. Speaking on Monday at the 19th edition of the Oil Trading and Logistics (OTL) Africa Downstream Conference and Exhibition in Lagos, President

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on political parties in Osun State to conduct peaceful, transparent, and law-abiding primaries ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The appeal was made by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, during a stakeholders’ meeting on party primaries held on Tuesday in Osogbo.

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A consortium of Nigerian banks has taken over Nestoil Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading oil and gas service companies, placing it under receivership over alleged indebtedness exceeding $1 billion. The development, which marks one of the most significant corporate debt recoveries in recent years, prompted the Nigeria Police Force to seal off Nestoil’s corporate headquarters

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In Nigeria today, the shrill wail of sirens has become less a call for urgency and more a symbol of impunity, arrogance, and lawlessness. Once meant solely for emergencies and essential government services, sirens now blare across the roads for all the wrong reasons — disturbing the peace, endangering lives, and eroding public order. It

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How Africa’s first all-electric powerboat race positions Lagos as a global hub for innovation, sustainability, and tourism The E1 Lagos event, held from October 3–5, 2025, marked a defining moment in Nigeria’s journey toward sustainable innovation and sports tourism. As Africa’s first all-electric powerboat race and a key leg of the global UIM E1 World

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