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Why Nigeria’s 3.98% GDP Growth Has Yet to Ease Living Costs — Economists
Nigeria recorded a 3.98 percent GDP growth in the third quarter of 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The growth was driven primarily by the non-oil sector, including agriculture and services, pushing the country’s nominal GDP to N113.59 trillion and real GDP to N57.03 trillion. The agriculture sector expanded by 3.79 percent,
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Media Experts Warn of Rising Threats to Journalism, Call for Legal Protection for Reporters
Media professionals have raised concerns over increasing threats to journalism in Nigeria, cautioning that unchecked misinformation, unregulated online content, and the lack of legal protection for journalists endanger the nation’s democracy. Speaking at the 2025 Capacity Building Programme for Information Officers in Keffi, former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, highlighted
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House Speaker Abbas Denies Role in ₦18.6bn NASC Building Contract Controversy
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has rejected allegations linking him to the alleged mismanagement of ₦18.6 billion associated with the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) headquarters project. The claim, raised by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), suggested that the Speaker had a role in the handling of funds
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Nigeria Loses Up to $10 Billion Annually to Post-Harvest Waste
Nigeria is losing an estimated $9–10 billion every year due to post-harvest waste, a significant drain on the economy that threatens food security, reduces farmers’ incomes, and slows national growth. The warning comes from Segun Alabi, CEO of Davidorlah Nigeria Limited, an agritech firm specializing in large-scale pineapple farming and fruit concentrate production in West
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Davido Reacts to Gov Adeleke’s PDP Resignation
Afrobeats star David Adeleke (Davido) has responded to the resignation of his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). On Tuesday, Davido shared the news on his X page with the brief caption: “Jeje…” Fans interpreted this as a call for restraint amid the political upheaval. Governor Adeleke officially
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FCMB Named Nigeria’s ‘Best SME-focused Bank’ for 2025
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has been recognized as Nigeria’s Best SME-focused Bank for 2025 by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). The award highlights FCMB’s leadership in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, with a 24% share of the banking sector’s ₦1.8 trillion SME disbursement in 2024. The award was presented during the
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Sudanese Army Denies RSF Seizure of Strategic Babnusa Amid Escalating Kordofan Conflict
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has officially rejected claims by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that it has taken control of the strategically significant West Kordofan town of Babnusa, a city that serves as a gateway to the western region of Sudan, including Darfur. The military government released a statement on Tuesday asserting that
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2027: IBB Tasks Turaki with Rebuilding PDP
Former military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd) has charged the newly elected PDP National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki, SAN, to rebuild the party, correct past mistakes, and position it as a stabilising force ahead of the 2027 general elections. The directive came during a courtesy visit to Babangida’s Minna residence by Turaki and selected PDP
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Gaza Death Toll Exceeds 70,000 Amid Ongoing Israeli Attacks
Gaza City, Gaza Strip – November 29, 2025 – The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 70,000 as Israeli military operations continue, even after a United States-brokered ceasefire with Hamas took effect last month, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Since the conflict began on October 7, 2023, more than 70,100 people have been killed
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Amaechi Rules Out VP Slot, Confirms 2027 Presidential Bid
Former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi has dismissed speculation linking him to a potential vice-presidential slot with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 elections. Through his media aide, Amaechi clarified that he is solely pursuing his own presidential ambition and will not serve as a running mate to anyone. The statement follows comments
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