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By Moses Nosike African journalists need to look beyond crisis-driven coverage and tell more stories about the people and institutions building connections across borders, fellows at the 2026 MTN Media Innovation Summit in South Africa have said. The call came during a session moderated by one of the MIP fellows Tolulope Ajibola, titled “Storytelling Across […]

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…Challenges Detractors to mobilise $22bn for a competing RefineryBy Udeme AkpanThe Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses across Kano State to take advantage of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited Initial Public Offering (IPO), describing equity ownership as a powerful vehicle for long-term wealth […]

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By John Alechenu ABUJA — Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, has said the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, performed better as governor of Rivers State than his predecessors, Peter Odili and Chibuike Amaechi. Nwuche stated this at the weekend in Ochigba, Ahoada East Local Government […]

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By Udeme AkpanIkeja Electric Plc has warned customers against engaging unauthorised electricians to work on its network, following recent incidents involving fatalities linked to unsafe electrical activities.The company also provided updates on its Meter Asset Provider, MAP, refund process during its September Virtual Stakeholder Engagement, a monthly platform for customer education, operational updates and service-related […]

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According to him, however, the suspension should only be the beginning of efforts to establish what led to the deaths and ensure accountability.

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The UK recorded a steady increase in enforced returns after the number of people returned fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, with nationals of five countries accounting for a significant share of returns in recent years.

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Nasarawa State Government has launched manhunt for illegal miners and mining companies who are in the habit of recruiting minors and underage workers at their sites and without recourse to industrial safety and welfare of the workers. 

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Barely hours after mourning and calling for the rescue of survivors of Sudan mine collapse that killed some miners, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on Friday mourned the death of detainees for alleged illegal mining.

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For students who want to own an iPhone without spending a fortune, there are several models available.

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By Dickson Omobola No fewer than 50 youths in Lagos State have been trained to identify fake news, impostor content, misleading headlines, manipulated or altered media, fabricated information and content presented out of context. The training comes against the backdrop of growing concerns over the spread of misleading information online. Around 75 per cent of […]

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