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2026 DTF Opens Pitch Platform For Emerging Tourism, Tech Entrepreneurs

The festival, organised by Jands Travel Business School (JTBS), took place today at the Virginia Conference Centre, Independence Layout, Enugu.

Eno Inspects Ibom International Hospital, Pushes Health Insurance As Project Targets 2027

The Governor said the facility, when completed, would be positioned as a world-class medical centre capable of providing advanced healthcare services not only to Akwa Ibom residents but also to patients from other parts of Nigeria and the African region.

Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit $54.08bn, Highest In 18 Years

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CBN data showed that reserves stood at $54.0839 billion on Thursday, up from $53.99 billion on September 2 and $53.90 billion on September 1.

NGX Extends Gains As ASI Climbs To 246,992 Points Despite Negative Breadth

The ASI opened at 246,388.22 points and closed at 246,992.44 points, representing a 0.25 percent gain.

US Stands Alone As 164 Nations Vote To Correct World Map

The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly endorsed an African-led initiative to change the way the world’s continents are represented on maps, with 164 countries backing a resolution designed to promote more geographically proportionate representations of Africa and other regions of the Global South.

Dangote Refinery Gets SEC Approval For ₦525/Share IPO

Dangote Group disclosed the approval on Friday, bringing the refinery closer to what is expected to be one of Africa’s largest equity offerings. At the offer price, the shares are worth about ₦2.15 trillion if fully subscribed.

Chinese Businesses Are Voluntarily Turning Commercial Billboards Into Scientist Tributes

In places normally reserved for fashion campaigns, consumer brands and celebrity endorsements, commuters and shoppers are suddenly seeing scientists

They Truly Wanted To Do It, Innocent Suspects May Be Freed – Defence Minister Drops Coup Bombshell

Musa also disclosed that some of the suspects arrested in connection with the alleged coup plot could be released if ongoing investigations establish that they have no case to answer.

First Niger Bridge To Shut Sections For Two Weeks

The acting Federal Controller of Works in Anambra State, Timothy Emenike, who disclosed the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Friday, said the closure is scheduled to commence on Monday, September 7, and last until September 21, 2026.

‘Children Belong in Classrooms, Not Streets’ — Atiku Hits Back At Critics, Defends AUN’s Interventions For Almajiri, IDPs

The exchange followed a comment by an X user, identified as @Oluwabunmi63697, who challenged Atiku over a photograph showing children apparently engaged in street begging.