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NSIA launches $300m fund for renewable energy

— Targets investment in mini-grids, standalone solar systems By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, NSIA, has launched a $300 million Nigeria Distributed Renewable Energy, DRE, Fund to accelerate private-sector investment in renewable energy and expand electricity access to underserved communities and businesses. The Fund reached its commercial launch […]

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2027: Tinubu warns police against partisanship

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has warned the Nigeria Police against allowing itself to be used to serve any political interest ahead of the 2027 General Elections, charging officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and impartiality in the discharge of their duties. The President gave the warning at the 2026 Conference […]

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Alleged Certificate Forgery: Court allows ex-Minister Nnaji to travel for medical treatment

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday gave former Minister of Science and Technology Chief Uche Nnaji, who is facing trial for alleged certificate forgery, permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. In a ruling delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, the court directed the release of Nnaji’s international passport, […]

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FTSE Russell: It will attract international capital, broader investor participation – Market operators

By Peter Egwuatu As Nigeria returns to the frontier market today, market operators have expressed confidence that foreign capital into the country is expected to be enhanced following global visibility. Reacting to the return to frontier market, Fiona Ahimie , President Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers , CIS said : “ Nigeria’s return to frontier market […]

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LASEMA clears truck incidents, restores traffic on Ikorodu Road

By Matthew Johnson The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has cleared two separate truck incidents that disrupted vehicular movement on Ikorodu Road and at National-Ashade, restoring normal traffic flow in the affected areas. The incidents, which occurred on Sunday, involved a loaded mixer truck that fell across the Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, corridor on […]

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Dubai declares 10-day mourning after emirate ruler’s brother dies

DUBAI — Dubai has declared 10 days of official mourning following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of United Arab Emirates Vice-President, Prime Minister and Dubai ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Sheikh Ahmed died at the age of 76. Dubai authorities directed that flags across the emirate be […]

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751 Nigerian passports delivered in Qatar within two weeks

The Nigerian Embassy in Doha, Qatar, has delivered 751 newly produced passports to Nigerian applicants following a passport intervention exercise held from August 11 to 21. The development, which the embassy described as a milestone in service delivery, saw the distribution of the passports begin on September 18, about two weeks after the completion of […]

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