Adesanya warned of Edwards’ threat

Former two-time UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has been cautioned about the potential challenge posed by welterweight titleholder Leon Edwards as the Nigerian-born fighter prepares for his upcoming bout against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth. Since stunning the MMA world with his head kick knockout of Kamaru Usman, the Brit has defended his […]

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Nationwide protest: NGF promises to enhance security

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has reiterated its commitment to improving the security and protection It was reported that a nationwide protest, set to take place from August 1 to 10, has been generating tension and a variety of responses from Nigerians. Numerous groups expressing interest in leading the campaign stated that the protest was sparked […]

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Foreign education forex allocation tumbles 83% — CBN

Nigerians spent $38.17m on foreign education between January and March 2024, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s first-quarter 2024 statistical bulletin. The amount spent crashed by 83 per cent from $218.87m recorded in the same period of last year. However, on a quarter-by-quarter basis, there was an increase of 54 per cent […]

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Dangote, local refineries to end fuel importation

Owners of local refineries in Nigeria, including the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, say they can help the country stop the importation of refined petroleum products in 18 months if the Federal Government works with their plans. The refiners, who spoke under the aegis of the Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria, said there are other refineries […]

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JUST IN: Three die in Lagos building collapse

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency on Thursday confirmed the death of three site workers on a building that collapsed at Arowojobe Estate in the Maryland area of the state. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria. He said the incident happened […]

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Protest: NYCN begins consultation, directs affiliated organisations to be on standby

As part of preparations for the much talked about 1st August 2024 nationwide protest against economic policies of the Federal Government, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has initiated consultations and instructed its 104 affiliated youth organisations to remain on standby. It was reported that the proposed protest has been causing considerable tension and […]

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Netflix raises subscription by 40% for Nigerian users

Video streaming platform, Netflix, has once again increased its subscription prices in Nigeria with its Premium Plan going up by 40% to 7,000 from N5,000 per month. The latest price increment makes it the second price adjustment by the platform within the space of 3 months, having implemented a price increment earlier in April this […]

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NSA warns governors against planned protest

Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu during an high-level meeting with the 36 State Governors held on Tuesday night, expressed worry over the growing momentum over the planned nationwide protest by some aggrieved Nigerians, and the need for government’s attention. The NGF Chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who confirmed this in the […]

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Nissan shares plunge after profit warning

Nissan tumbled more than 10 percent on Thursday after the Japanese automaker issued a profit warning, citing “intense sales competition”, especially in the United States. The company and its domestic rivals are also struggling to stand their ground in China’s market as fast-growing electric vehicle firms backed by Beijing race ahead. Net profit in the […]

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