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Lagos governorship candidates outline plans on education, housing, healthcare
Lagos governorship candidates have spoken on their plans for education, housing, healthcare, Yoruba cultural preservation and business protection. The candidates set out their positions across those policy areas.
Lagos 2027: NDC candidate Funso Doherty pledges free education, healthcare
NDC governorship candidate Funso Doherty has pledged to make education and healthcare free in Lagos if elected. His promises include free meals and transport for public school students.
A first-person account of an encounter with Nigeria’s Vice President
A writer recounts an encounter with Nigeria’s Vice President, describing the day they felt the diaspora was being heard.
Dangote Foundation launches Student Share Grant Initiative for young Nigerians
The Aliko Dangote Foundation has launched a Student Share Grant Initiative aimed at helping young Nigerians begin investing early while deepening financial literacy and encouraging long-term wealth creation. The programme is open to students aged 18 and above in public and private tertiary institutions across Nigeria and introduces them to saving, responsible investing and ownership through participation in the ongoing Initial Public Offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. An eligible student who completes the required verification and subscribes for a minimum of 10 DPRP shares through the designated platform will qualify for the Foundation to fund an application.
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💼 Business & Economy
Investigation: NUPRC fails to enforce anti-flaring law as methane emissions go unchecked
An investigation reports that the NUPRC has failed to enforce Nigeria’s anti-flaring law as methane emissions go unchecked.
NNPC’s oil security claims rise to N11.2tn
NNPC’s oil security claims have risen to N11.2 trillion, according to the report.
Fire destroys goods, property worth millions of naira at Port Harcourt market
A fire has destroyed goods and property worth millions of naira at a market in Port Harcourt.
Tinubu pledges to lower food, transport costs through support for farmers
President Tinubu has pledged to lower food and transport costs through support for farmers.
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⚽ Sports
City Boy Movement names Super Eagles stars Omeruo, Shehu to leadership roles
The City Boy Movement has named Super Eagles stars Omeruo and Shehu to leadership roles.
Okoye heads to London as Super Eagles travel to Russia for friendly
Goalkeeper Okoye is heading to London while the Super Eagles travel to Russia for a friendly game. A 22-player squad has been listed for the match, and Ndidi has withdrawn from the Russia friendly.
Everton celebrate Nigeria@66 with Amokachi, Aiyegbeni, Yobo, other stars
Everton celebrated Nigeria@66 alongside former stars including Amokachi, Aiyegbeni and Yobo.
2028 Olympics Qualifier: Comoros name squad for Super Falcons clash
Comoros have named their squad for the 2028 Olympics qualifier against the Super Falcons.
🎬 Entertainment
After AFRIMMA award, K’WATE vows to conquer global music scene
After winning an AFRIMMA award, K’WATE has vowed to conquer the global music scene.
Full list: Big Brother Naija Season 11 finalists ahead of Sunday showdown
The full list of Big Brother Naija Season 11 finalists has been released ahead of Sunday’s showdown.
Burna Boy’s Bugatti, Otedola’s Aston Martin among Nigerian news in September
A round-up of Nigerian news in September features Burna Boy’s Bugatti, Otedola’s Aston Martin, Kizz Daniel’s N1.6 billion Ferrari SUV and Sunny Ade’s gold Rolls-Royce.
Sexy Steel claims he owned beat of Davido’s ‘Dami Duro’; Davido explains
Sexy Steel has claimed he owned the beat of Davido’s hit ‘Dami Duro’, and Davido has explained what transpired.
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🩺 Health & Education
Before the Hospital: The healthcare gap IKEAHealth wants to close
A report examines the healthcare gap IKEAHealth wants to close before patients reach the hospital.
Hospital urges Nigerians to prioritise heart health
A hospital has urged Nigerians to prioritise heart health.
Indian hospital uses ex-Nigerian leader Abdulsalami Abubakar in knee surgery advert
An Indian hospital has used former Nigerian leader Abdulsalami Abubakar in an online commercial for knee surgery.
Sowore tackles Abubakar’s Indian hospital advert over Nigeria’s healthcare system
Sowore has tackled the Indian hospital advert featuring Abubakar, raising questions over Nigeria’s healthcare system.
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