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Globacom is once again celebrating African brilliance as its sponsored programme, African Voices Changemakers on CNN International, spotlights one of Nigeria’s most renowned writers, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The programme, anchored by Larry Madowo, will air on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. To give audiences across different time zones a chance …

  … MARKETERS’ N1.505TRN SUBSIDY DEMAND Dangote Petroleum Refinery stands by its statement on the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), published on Monday, September 15, in the following national newspapers: The Guardian, ThisDay, The Punch, Daily Trust, Nigerian Tribune, Daily Sun, Vanguard, The Nation, BusinessDay, Leadership, …

Civil society groups have called for action on claims that billions of naira meant for constructing smart schools in Enugu State have been misappropriated. The coalition, under the Global Gender Safety and Moral Development (GGSMD) alleged that Sujimoto Luxury Construction Ltd diverted ₦5.7 billion from the ₦11.45 billion project fund. …

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered Anambra J.C. Michael Nigeria Limited and seven others to pay Keystone Bank Limited N1.703 billion over an unpaid debt tied to a public-private partnership project with the Anambra State government. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa gave the ruling on July 17, 2025, in a …

THE Philippines froze bank accounts and insurance policies tied to 20 Public Works officials and six contractors in a widening probe of anomalous flood control projects, a move that could boost President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s anti-corruption drive as he faces pressure to rein in ballooning debt. The Court of …

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday asked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct withdrawal of appointment letters issued to political appointees who have not undergone the constitutionally mandated confirmation process by the legislature. The resolution followed a motion titled “Need for Government Appointees to Appear Before the House for …

@MFaarees_ on Monday, September 15, made a post saying that Nigerian commercial banks, in collaboration with network providers, are exploiting Nigerian citizens, and tagged the apex bank in the post. An X (formerly Twitter) user, @MFaarees_, has called out the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for blocking him after he …

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope competitive reform agenda has delivered 28 Field Development Plans (FDPs) with 18.2 billion dollars worth of investment commitments in the Nigerian oil sector The Commission Chief Executive, Mr Gbenga Komolafe disclosed this on Tuesday at …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed what he discussed with the United States Ambassador, Richard M. Mills Jr. during his visit to the envoy in Abuja on Tuesday. Atiku was accompanied on the visit by some of his political associates, including former governor of Cross River State, Liyel Imoke. …

  By BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria today sits at a troubling crossroads where official statistics clash with the bitter truth of daily survival. Each month, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Federal Ministry of Finance release inflation figures, suggesting a country navigating economic turbulence with resilience. Yet, in kitchens …