Dangote Refinery sets to become the largest in the world with 1.4m bpd capacity
… Commends Tinubu’s reforms, projects $55bn annual revenue …Plans NGX listing to empower Nigerians President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has explained that the decision to expand the Dangote Petroleum Refinery from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd is driven by emerging opportunities across Africa, growing regional demand for cleaner …
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NDLEA arrests Popular Socialite Pretty Mike, 75-year-old grandpa, Others over drug offences
.... Uncovers UK-bound cocaine in cream containers, meth in water heater A total of 70 parcels of cocaine factory packed in walls of cocoa butter formula body cream containers heading to London, United Kingdom have been uncovered at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agen…
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Ned Nwoko Should Never have come to the Public to accuse Regina of being A Drug Addict -- By Daniel Wilson
I struggle hard never to comment publicly on people I know, no matter the temptation. When controversies like that of Natasha and Akpabio arose, both of whom I am personally acquainted with, I kept my mouth shut. Because those who know me know that if I ever speak, I say things exactly as they are, not to please any party. And that, more often than not, offends one s…
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NDLEA launches online portal for drug integrity test, visa clearance certificate
…System part of efforts to streamline operations, remove bottlenecks and curb drug scourge, says Marwa The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a digital platform that will make its drug integrity test and visa clearance processes seamless, more accessible and ultimately curb the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria.…
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Bowine International School Honoured at PTSEA 2025
Bowine International School has once again demonstrated its legacy of excellence, earning a prestigious award at the Presidential Teachers and Schools Excellence Award (PTSEA) 2025, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Education. The recognition reinforces Bowine’s position as one of the state’s foremost educational institutions, committed to quality teaching and…
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US, UK, DRC-bound illicit drug consignments intercepted in frozen snails, electrical bulbs
. As NDLEA recovers 38, 270 tramadol pills in car tyre, door compartments in Adamawa; destroys 70,650kg skunk in Ekiti, Ondo forests Consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and female clothes heading to the United States, United Kingdom and Democratic Republic of Congo have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law E…
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Felabration 2025: Rite Foods reaffirms commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Rite Foods Limited, a leading food and beverage company in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental stewardship anchored on collaboration. Speaking as a panelist at The Fela Debates 17 as part of activities marking the 2025 Felabration festival, themed “Water (No) Get Enemy: Sustaining Life, Art and Commerce Through the Blue Economy,” Mr. Ekuma Eze, He…
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Police bust Fake Police Officers, arrest 5 Suspects
The Kano Police Command has successfully apprehended a notorious syndicate of fake Police Officers in a significant operation driven by credible intelligence. On 16th October 2025, at about 1:00 pm, operatives from the Command's Special Intervention Squad (SIS) acted swiftly and arrested the following suspects while parading themselves as Police Officers: Aliyu A…
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Police arrest 2 Suspected Motor Vehicle Thieves, recover stolen Toyota Corolla
The Kano State Police Command is pleased to announce the arrest of two suspected motor vehicle thieves and the recovery of a stolen Toyota Corolla. On October 13, 2025, at about 11:25 am, operatives of the Command's Special Intervention Squad (SIS) apprehended Michael Jatau, 39, and Haruna Aliyu Muhammad, 21, in possession of a suspected stolen vehicle, a 2012 To…
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Fidelity Bags awards for Best Export and Trade Support and Innovation
Fidelity Bank’s market leadership has been affirmed once again as the tier-one lender bagged double honours at the BusinessDay Bank and Other Financial Institutions’(BAFI) Awards 2025. At the awards ceremony, which was held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, 11 October 2025, Fidelity Bank was presented with the awards for the “Best …
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Dangote Cement commissions 100 Billion CFA Francs Cement Plant in Côte d'Ivoire Cement Plant
Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the Nigerian conglomerate founded by Aliko Dangote, has officially launched operations at its new cement plant in Attingué, in Côte d'Ivoire, approximately 30 kilometers from Abidjan. The announcement was made by the Managing Director of Dangote Cement Côte d'Ivoire, Serge Gbotta, during a press briefing held at Novotel Abidj…
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Polaris Bank Wraps Up 2025 Customer Service Week with Renewed Commitment to Customer Satisfaction
Polaris Bank has restated its dedication to delivering exceptional customer experience as it successfully concluded activities marking the 2025 edition of Customer Service Week themed “Mission: Possible.” The week-long celebration, which ran from Monday, October 6 to Friday, October 10, was filled with engaging customer appreciation activities and staff recognition i…
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Police rescues Kidnapped Victims, recovers Exhibits
The Kano State Police Command is pleased to announce the successful rescue of two kidnap victims and the recovery of exhibits in two separate operations. These achievements demonstrate the Command's commitment to combating kidnapping and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the State. In the first operation, on 7th October 2025, on the direction of the Co…
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Chronic Debtor Brendan Usoro’s Apologists Stage Unlawful Disruption in Abuja
.… Bank Swiftly Restores Normal Operations In what appears to be yet another desperate attempt to evade repayment of long-outstanding debts upheld by multiple court judgments, Dr. Brendan Innocent Usoro and his company, Miden Systems Limited, have been linked to an unlawful protest staged on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Central Business District in Abuja. A gro…
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Fidelity Bank Set to Disburse NCGC N5bn Credit Guarantee Facility to Boost MSME Financing
Tier one Lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced its readiness to begin the disbursement of funds under the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) N5 billion Credit Intervention Scheme. The initiative is designed to expand access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), as well as businesses owned by women and youths across Nigeria. This was d…
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Union Bank Strengthens Media Ties at Informal Mixer Event
Union Bank of Nigeria recently hosted an informal and engaging meet-and-greet session with leading media professionals at The Stallion Plaza, its headquarters in Marina, Lagos. The event, held at SpaceNXT, the Bank’s purpose-designed co-creation hub for innovators and creators, was conceived as a relaxed platform to foster personal connections and deepen mutual un…
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Fidelity Bank Commences Disbursement of FGN MSME Intervention Funds
.... Reaffirms Support for Women Entrepreneurs Tier One Lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has commenced the disbursement of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s (FGN) MSME Intervention Funds, administered by the Bank of Industry (BOI), to qualified SMES with a strategic focus on empowering women-owned businesses across the country. The FGN MSME Intervention Fund is designed …
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SUNU Nigeria Expands Impact, Funds FreeBreast Cancer Screening for 150 Women in Second Annual Campaign
SUNU Nigeria, comprising SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc and SUNU Health Nigeria Limited, has announced the launch of its second annual Pink October 2.0 initiative, significantly expanding its commitment to women’s health by offering free breast cancer screenings (mammograms/clinical breast exams) to 150 women in Nigeria. This year’s effort marks a major increase in imp…
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Ecobank Nigeria Launches Upgraded Mobile App for Faster, Smarter and Simpler Banking Experience
Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the leading pan-African banking group, has announced the launch of its upgraded mobile app, delivering a faster, smarter, and simpler banking experience for customers nationwide. This launch marks a significant step in Ecobank’s commitment to digital innovation and financial empowerment. The newly enhanced mobile app features a mo…
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Imisi wins Big Brother Naija 10/10
Imisi has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija 10/10 show. She defeated the other top two finalist, Koyin and Dede to emerge the winner.
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