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Cascador bets on real-economy startups with $5m capital pipeline

Cascador bets on real-economy startups with $5m capital...

Cascador is doubling down on Africa’s real-economy businesses, opening applications...

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Tension grips Jos as traders flee shops amid fresh panic

Tension grips Jos as traders flee shops amid fresh panic

Tension mounted across major settlements in Jos, the capital of Plateau State on...

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Nigerians, others to pay more as Canada increases residence, citizenship fee

Nigerians, others to pay more as Canada increases residence,...

The Canada has announced an increase in application fees for permanent residence...

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As cyber threats rise, bank auditors reposition to strategic advisors

As cyber threats rise, bank auditors reposition to strategic...

Cyber threats and fast-changing technology are forcing Nigerian banks to abandon...

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FCT, Finland partner on smart city, infrastructure, agriculture initiatives

FCT, Finland partner on smart city, infrastructure, agriculture...

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to collaborate...

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30 states rank low in transparency, accountability in use of public funds — Report

30 states rank low in transparency, accountability in use...

Thirty of Nigeria’s 36 States scored below average on transparency and accountability...

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Trump says US could ‘leave’ Iran war within 2-3 weeks, even without a deal

Trump says US could ‘leave’ Iran war within 2-3 weeks,...

President Donald Trump signalled on Tuesday that the United States could wind down...

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The financial conversation every woman needs to have — before she needs to have it

The financial conversation every woman needs to have —...

This April, my husband and I celebrate thirty years of marriage. I want you to hold...

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A happy mouth, a healthier nation

A happy mouth, a healthier nation

We have seen several occasions where vibrant young men and women lost self-confidence...

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Nigeria votes, but structure wins: Lessons from 2023 and the road to 2027

Nigeria votes, but structure wins: Lessons from 2023 and...

Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election did more than produce a winner; it exposed...

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Tinubu misses March deadline as lawmakers extend 2025 capital budget

Tinubu misses March deadline as lawmakers extend 2025 capital...

…Authorities give conflicting signals President Bola Tinubu has failed to meet his...

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Nigeria’s gas riches lure Europe, but pipelines aren’t ready

Nigeria’s gas riches lure Europe, but pipelines aren’t...

European energy officials are scrambling for alternative suppliers after strikes...

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How Nigerian banks defied odds to raise N4.6trn in 2yrs

How Nigerian banks defied odds to raise N4.6trn in 2yrs

Nearly two decades after the 2004 recapitalisation that reshaped Nigeria’s banking...

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WORLD IN BRIEF: Iran war costs, Wolf attack in Germany, South Africa fuel levy cut and other stories

WORLD IN BRIEF: Iran war costs, Wolf attack in Germany,...

The one-month war in Iran cost Arab countries up to $194bn The United Nations Development...

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BOI, EIB secures €50m fund to boost Nigeria’s healthcare, pharma value chain

BOI, EIB secures €50m fund to boost Nigeria’s healthcare,...

The Bank of Industry (BOI) and European Investment Bank (EIB) recently announced...

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Nigeria’s women entrepreneurs eye expansion as skills, capital gap persists

Nigeria’s women entrepreneurs eye expansion as skills,...

Nigeria’s women entrepreneurs are increasingly ready to scale their businesses,...

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Nigeria raises gas price for power companies to $2.18/MMBtu

Nigeria raises gas price for power companies to $2.18/MMBtu

Nigeria’s Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has raised...

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FG, Nestlé, others launch water handbook to drive standards, unlock economic benefits

FG, Nestlé, others launch water handbook to drive standards,...

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, in partnership with Nestlé...

Top African Unicorns in 2026: Fastest-Growing Billion-Dollar Startups in Africa

Top African Unicorns in 2026: Fastest-Growing Billion-Dollar...

Discover the top African unicorns in 2026, including fast-growing fintech and tech...

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Inside Trump’s ICE Facilities: Overcrowding, Neglect And A System Critics Call Despicable

Inside Trump’s ICE Facilities: Overcrowding, Neglect And...

Security guards were overheard taking bets on which detainee would be next to take...

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National Assembly passes N68.3tn 2026 budget for third reading

National Assembly passes N68.3tn 2026 budget for third...

Both chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday approved for third reading a total...

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For Those Applying To Grad School, New Study Reveals Some Graduate Programs Don’t ‘Pay Up’

For Those Applying To Grad School, New Study Reveals Some...

While many complete graduate programs in the hopes of finding jobs with higher salaries,...

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Uncle Luke Chastises Chili, Nick Cannon For Reported MAGA Views

Uncle Luke Chastises Chili, Nick Cannon For Reported MAGA...

Uncle Luke has chastised TLC's Chili and Nick Cannon after both have been connected to...

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Salt of Salt-N-Pepa Urges Fans To Give TLC’s Chilli Some Grace Amid MAGA Allegations

Salt of Salt-N-Pepa Urges Fans To Give TLC’s Chilli Some...

This isn't the first time the “No Scrubs” singer has seen herself caught up in some...

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2027:  There are political, legal plots to destabilise our party – ADC

2027: There are political, legal plots to destabilise our...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress...

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PDP’s sole Niger senator dumps party for APC

PDP’s sole Niger senator dumps party for APC

Peter Jiya, the lawmaker representing Niger South, on Tuesday announced his defection...

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Dangote Refinery to receive seven NNPC crude cargoes in May

Dangote Refinery to receive seven NNPC crude cargoes in...

Nigeria’s state oil company is set to supply seven crude cargoes to the Dangote...

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GTCO reports N1.23trn pre-tax profit, shareholders get N12.76 dividend

GTCO reports N1.23trn pre-tax profit, shareholders get...

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has released its Audited Consolidated...

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Relax, Reset, Ready to Fly: Virgin Atlantic reveals revamped Heathrow Clubhouse

Relax, Reset, Ready to Fly: Virgin Atlantic reveals revamped...

Virgin Atlantic has unveiled its newly refurbished Clubhouse at London Heathrow...

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Don’t fall for these Making Tax Digital myths

Don’t fall for these Making Tax Digital myths

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax launches in April 2026 and will eventually affect...

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EFCC re-arraigns Nadabo Energy boss over alleged N1.4bn oil subsidy fraud

EFCC re-arraigns Nadabo Energy boss over alleged N1.4bn...

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)...

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Nine Kano Reps dump NNPP  for APC as 27 lawmakers defect

Nine Kano Reps dump NNPP for APC as 27 lawmakers defect

A wave of mass defection hit the House of Representatives on Tuesday as 27 lawmakers...

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Wesley Chapel Black Chamber Opens to Empower Minority Businesses

Wesley Chapel Black Chamber Opens to Empower Minority Businesses

Wesley Chapel Black Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Grand Opening The Wesley Chapel...

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Celebrate National Black Bookstore Day on April 7! Discover and Support

Celebrate National Black Bookstore Day on April 7! Discover...

NABB Declares April 7 National Black Bookstore Day The National Association of Black...

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IWD: LASG vows commitment to enforcement of women, girls’  rights

IWD: LASG vows commitment to enforcement of women, girls’...

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday restated its commitment to protecting and...

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Lagos economic growth product of data, intentional governance – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos economic growth product of data, intentional governance...

…as experts urge state to translate gains to prosperity for citizens Governor Babajide...

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From capital raising to profit pressure: African banks face new reality

From capital raising to profit pressure: African banks...

African banks are entering a new phase of transformation, as the focus shifts from...

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Women bankers drive financial inclusion, gender equity for global competitiveness

Women bankers drive financial inclusion, gender equity...

Women bankers and stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial sector have called for a decisive...

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New Hiring Initiatives Target Early-Career Talent

New Hiring Initiatives Target Early-Career Talent

Meanwhile, only 116,912 people joined the federal government, a 55.6% decrease from...

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Apple’s email privacy feature shields users from apps not law enforcement

Apple’s email privacy feature shields users from apps not...

Apple’s push to strengthen user privacy is facing renewed scrutiny after fresh revelations...

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Students of ABU Zaria receive N1.3bn NELFUND loan support

Students of ABU Zaria receive N1.3bn NELFUND loan support

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has disbursed a total of N1.3 billion in student...

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Wellington College International Lagos Welcomed in London Amid Historic UK–Nigeria State Visit

Wellington College International Lagos Welcomed in London...

Partnership between one of Britain’s leading schools and Rendeavour, Africa’s new...

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From Passion to Enterprise: How Tolu Eletu Is Shaping Nigeria’s Wellness Industry

From Passion to Enterprise: How Tolu Eletu Is Shaping Nigeria’s...

Nigeria’s wellness industry is growing, but it is still largely unstructured and...

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Resignation deadline triggers cabinet members’ exits ahead of 2027 election

Resignation deadline triggers cabinet members’ exits ahead...

With the deadline for political appointees seeking elective offices expiring today,...

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OneHealth unveils Free Clinical Excellence programme for frontline health professionals in Nigeria

OneHealth unveils Free Clinical Excellence programme for...

OneHealth Pharmacy, a foremost online pharmacy network in Nigeria, has launchd OneHealth...

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Car finance lenders shares rise after industry bill for redress cut by £2bn

Car finance lenders shares rise after industry bill for...

Lloyds and Barclays shares were up by more than 1% and Close Brothers rising by...

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Why Nigeria should stop importing ethanol its cassava produces

Why Nigeria should stop importing ethanol its cassava produces

Despite being the world’s largest cassava producer, Nigeria is among the top global...

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Zedcrest Appoints Ademola Akogun as Managing Director, Investment Banking

Zedcrest Appoints Ademola Akogun as Managing Director,...

Lagos, Nigeria – March 2026 — Zedcrest Group, a leading financial services company,...

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