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The Federal Government has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals complex as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy, pledging stronger collaboration with the private sector to accelerate industrialisation, job creation and economic transformation. The Minister of State for Industry, John Owan Enoh, made the declaration yesterday after leading a […]
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Nigeria’s financial institutions are collaborating less effectively than the cybercriminal networks targeting them, weakening the sector’s ability to combat fraud despite the rapid growth of digital payments, a new report by the Bridgforte Centre for Global Impact has found. The finding was disclosed yesterday at the launch of the think tank’s maiden flagship report, “Trust […]
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The Osun State Police Command has arrested the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, and six other individuals over alleged vote buying and other offences. The command, in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the arrests followed credible intelligence about the activities of a suspected criminal gang […]
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The Premier League has unveiled a shortlist of 12 of the greatest teenage talents in its history, inviting fans to vote for the competition’s greatest-ever wonderkid after highlighting players who made a significant impact before the age of 20. Our correspondent reports that the list was obtained from a feature published on the Premier League’s […]
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Brazilian football icon Neymar Jr. has officially announced his retirement from international football, ending a remarkable 16-year career with the Seleção following Brazil’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 34-year-old Santos forward confirmed his decision after his side’s 4-2 victory over Universidad Central in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana knockout round […]
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The Lagos State Government has begun plans to introduce specialised vehicle number plates for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as part of efforts to promote inclusion, improve accessibility and enhance mobility across the state. The proposal was discussed during a courtesy visit by the management of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) to the […]
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Chelsea are on the verge of completing the signing of Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck after the veteran forward was granted permission to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge. According to BBC Sport, the 35-year-old is expected to sign a two-year contract with the Blues and will join the squad in Hong Kong […]
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UEFA’s 55 member associations will hold an emergency meeting later this week to discuss FIFA’s controversial proposal to sell stakes in its major competitions to external investors. The virtual meeting follows FIFA’s announcement of plans to establish a new commercial subsidiary that would manage its flagship tournaments, including the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cups […]
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