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2027 elections: INEC proposes tighter control on party primaries, campaign spending

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled a draft of the reviewed regulations guiding political parties, targeting “opaque” primaries and unchecked...

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Feature News

BioRTC leads innovation against emerging diseases in Yobe

BY NABILU BALARABE For decades, communities along the River Yobe have silently battled a deadly health crisis. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has...

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Economy

Petrol price rises to N1,330/litre in Lagos, N1,370 in Abuja

Petrol prices in Nigeria have further risen to record levels, eliciting fears of inflation as the conflict in the Middle East rages...

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Feature News

Balancing Data privacy in Nigeria’s AI future

BY MARTHA AGAS In her one-room apartment in Lugbe, Abuja, 35-year-old Laraba Jacob was getting frustrated by incessant phone calls from agents...

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Banking

UBA Group, BII Sign Letter of Intent to Explore Trade Finance Collaboration across Africa

United Bank for Africa (UK) Limited (“UBA UK”) and British International Investment plc (“BII”), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor,...

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Feature News

Rebuilding Nigeria’s future: Confronting the ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ cybercrime crisis

BY EMMANUEL YASHIM Youth are the foundation of a nation’s future, holding untapped, immense potential. For Nigeria, where about 70 per cent...

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Energy

Reps Warns Nigeria May Face Petrol Scarcity In 48 Hours, Blames Supply Crisis

Nigeria may face acute fuel shortages within the next 48 hours if urgent steps are not taken to address mounting supply challenges,...

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Government

King Charles gives Tinubu full military reception at Windsor Castle

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been given a full military reception, ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle marking the beginning of his...

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Government

Tinubu to Security Chiefs– relocate to Maiduguri over bomb attacks

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, following bomb attacks in three...