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Economy/Business

NGX Chairman hails BUA workforce

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The Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group highlights that BUA Group’s extraordinary rise to a multi-trillion-naira conglomerate is fundamentally driven by its dedicated workforce, not just physical assets. He asserts that honoring long-serving employees is a strategic imperative, as enduring corporate greatness is built daily by committed individuals who execute the founder’s vision. This culture of valuing people secures the organization’s future and serves as a powerful model for institutional success. Consequently, the NGX pledges deeper capital market support, recognizing that

Aviation

NSIB begins investigation into Hawker 800XP incident at Kano airport ‎

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The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched a formal inquiry into a serious incident involving a Hawker 800XP aircraft at Kano airport, where the nose landing gear collapsed upon landing despite visual confirmation of deployment. This investigation will critically examine the discrepancy between cockpit indications and physical gear performance, alongside operational procedures and maintenance history. The core takeaway is the vital importance of robust verification protocols for critical flight systems, even when external visual checks appear normal. The safe disembarkation of all eight

Foreign

ECOWAS leaders pledge united front against coups, insecurity

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ECOWAS leaders have declared a unified, collective response to the regional crises of military coups, terrorism, and organized crime, recognizing these threats as borderless and indivisible. The bloc’s core insight is that internal discord is its greatest vulnerability, and enduring stability can only be achieved through shared resolve, not isolated national actions. The commitment is framed as a foundational unity of fraternity, not a transactional alliance, essential for defending the region’s future. This represents a strategic pivot towards integrated security and

General News

AYG 2025: Nimrod lauds Team Nigeria for winning beach volleyball gold 

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Nigeria’s beach volleyball program is establishing itself as a dominant African force, as evidenced by its women’s team securing gold at the African Youth Games. This victory is strategically framed as redemption for prior World Championship absences and a critical step toward the ultimate objective: qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The federation’s leadership highlights consistent high-level performances, particularly from the women’s squad, as proof of a sustainable development pathway. This success is presented as a direct result of targeted athlete support,

Football

NPFL: Match Day 17 Results

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The Nigeria Premier Football League’s Match Day 17 saw a mix of decisive results and tight contests, with Enyimba International and Niger Tornadoes securing significant victories. The outcomes highlight a competitive league landscape where home advantage did not guarantee success, as evidenced by several away wins. Key fixtures remain outstanding, indicating potential shifts in the standings upon completion. This matchday reinforces the NPFL’s unpredictability and the narrow margins defining team performance at this stage of the season.

Football

Enyimba humble visiting Kwara United 3-1 in Aba

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Enyimba FC secured a decisive 3-1 home victory over Kwara United, propelled by a second-half brace from Michael Chidera and critical errors forced from the opposing goalkeeper. Both coaches framed the result around strategic pressure and execution, with Enyimba’s manager emphasizing forced mistakes and a forward-looking focus on securing maximum points, while Kwara’s coach cited injuries and individual off-days. The outcome reshuffles the mid-table standings, highlighting how momentum and capitalizing on

Economy/Business

‎Edo reviews Radisson Hotel deal amid ₦385m monthly debt

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The Edo State government is conducting a forensic review of a ₦25 billion Radisson Hotel project, revealing a critical misalignment: the state bears the full debt burden and services a ₦385 million monthly payment, yet holds only a 20% equity stake while a private partner holds 80% without clear evidence of their financial contribution. This investigation, extending to other major inherited projects, aims to rectify opaque equity structures and the absence of competitive bidding that have exposed the state to significant financial risk.

Agriculture

LASG hosts 5th Food Festival to foster growth across agric. value chain

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The Lagos State Government’s 5th Food Festival strategically leverages culinary culture to drive economic growth across the agricultural value chain, positioning food as a core economic and cultural asset. By empowering entrepreneurs, chefs, and food vendors, the event functions as a key intervention to foster business transformation, talent development, and food security. It uniquely serves a dual purpose: stimulating the local agribusiness ecosystem while celebrating Lagos’s diverse identity and telling its story through cuisine. This initiative exemplifies a holistic model where cultural celebration is

Education

AGILE Training: Kogi deepens second-chance education

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The Kogi State government is strategically investing in non-formal education by training 130 facilitators to elevate teaching quality and expand access for adolescent and adult learners. This initiative, a partnership with AGILE and PIBCID, focuses on practical, learner-centered instruction in core subjects to improve literacy, numeracy, and essential life skills. The program’s core insight is that skilled facilitators are the critical lever for success, directly determining meaningful outcomes in second-chance education. By standardizing participatory methods across the state

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