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Nigeria's building boom lifts Lafarge Africa's nine-month profit by 246%

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- Nigeria's building boom, propelled by rapid urbanisation and infrastructure development, laid the groundwork for the 245.9 per cent boost in net profit for Lafarge Africa in the ni... Read More


ICJ rules against Israel, orders it to allow aid into Gaza

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that Israel must allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, saying its restrictions over the past two years violate international law. In... Read More


Niger to recruit 25,000 to fight terrorists - Gov Bago

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- Niger State Governor Umar Bago has revealed his administration's plan to recruit 25,000 youths to fight the bandits and jihadists terrorising local communities. The governor discl... Read More


ICPC realises N1.87 billion from disposal of forfeited assets in 2024

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced that it realised N1.87 billion from the auction of 23 forfeited assets in 2024 - the hi... Read More


Lagos govt to decommission major landfills in push for cleaner, flood-free city

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The Lagos State Government says it will soon decommission major landfills that have outlived their usefulness as part of renewed efforts to improve waste management and promote env... Read More


Experts urge Nigeria to adopt safety-based funding, community-led innovation for resilient health systems

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- Health experts have urged the Nigerian government to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation and prioritise safety-based funding as a pathway to building a resilient and self-sus... Read More


Nigerian govt releases N32.9 billion to PHCs, urges Nigerians to monitor funds

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The federal government has released N32.9 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to enhance primary healthcare services nationwide. The Coordinating Minister o... Read More


Military, ISWAP terrorists clash in Borno

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- Nigerian security forces and suspected Islamic State West Africa Province's (ISWAP) fighters clashed for hours in Mafa and Dikwa local government areas of Borno State, with both si... Read More


Reps move to place VAT on exclusive list in constitution, pass bill for second reading

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- A bill seeking to include Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nigeria's exclusive legislative list has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation, co-spo... Read More


AXA Mansard's executive director for technical and client service resigns

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has announced that its executive director for technical and client services, Rashidat Adebisi, is exiting its directors' board by way of resignation, with... Read More