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Zenith Bank emerges Nigeria’s number 1 bank by Tier-1 Capital for 16th consecutive year in 2025 top 1000 world banks’ ranking
Eagle Online
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July 4, 2025
Zenith Bank Plc has retained its position as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the sixteenth consecutive year in the 2025 Top 1000 World Banks’ Rankings, published by The Banker, Financial Times Group, United Kingdom. This...
Energy security: Powering Nigeria’s future, By Awaal Gata
Premium Times
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July 4, 2025
There are moments in a nation’s history when a single bold decision rewires the entire system and restores sanity to an industry long ruled by chaos. For Nigeria, that moment arrived in May 2023, when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made the daring...
How Nigeria’s Middle Class Is Shifting From Breadwinners To Barely Getting By
The Nigerian Voice
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There was a time when Nigeria’s middle class stood tall as the nation’s economic engine and stabilizing force. Made up of civil servants, teachers, nurses, small business owners, and professionals in various fields, these Nigerians were not...
Raise Prices On Sugary Drinks, Alcohol, Tobacco By 50%, WHO Urges Nigeria, Others
Daily Independent
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July 4, 2025
0 ABUJA – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other member countries to raise the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50 per cent through taxation over the next 10 years, to help curb rising non-communicable...
Peter Rufai gave Nigerians unforgettable moments—Peter Obi
Alexa.ng
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Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, has expressed sadness over the passing of Peter Rufai, a former Nigeria Super Eagles goalkeeper. Obi, in a condolence message posted on his X handle, described...
Kaduna monarch throws weight behind DFAM’s fierce war on drug abuse
New National Star
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July 4, 2025
From SUNDAY MATTHEW TAGGAH, Kaduna A new wind of hope is blowing through the valleys of Southern Kaduna—and it carries the unmistakable scent of purpose. In what many have called a watershed moment in Nigeria’s grassroots war against drug abuse,...
Izon Nation Appeals To South African President Ramaphosa To Release Henry Okah Detained For Over 14 Years
Sahara Reporters
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Concerned citizens of the Izon Nation have made an urgent and passionate appeal to President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, requesting for the unconditional release of their son, Henry Emomotimi Okah, a Nigerian national who has been detained in...
Ex-Minister Ezekwesili Urges Senate To Correct Wrongs Done To Suspended Senator Natasha, Kogi Constituents
Sahara Reporters
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A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has called on the Senate to swiftly right the wrong and injustice done to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and her constituents, who were unconstitutionally denied representation due to her...
1.3m Nigerians face starvation as aid cuts push WFP toward shutdown
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 4, 2025
More than one million people in Nigeria are at risk of starvation as the World Food Programme (WFP) prepares to suspend food assistance by August due to severe funding shortfalls, The Independent (UK) has reported. WFP spokesperson for Nigeria,...
World Bank Names Mathew Verghis as New Country Director for Nigeria
Arise News
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July 4, 2025
The World Bank has announced the appointment of Mathew Verghis as its new Country Director for Nigeria, effective 1st July 2025. Verghis, an Indian national and seasoned economist, takes over from Dr. Ndiame Diop, who has transitioned to a new...
ADC Mourns Ex-International Peter Rufai
Point Blank News
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July 4, 2025
129 By Myke Agunwa, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Friday joined millions of Nigerians in mourning the passing of Peter Rufai, fondly known as Dodo Mayana – a true legend of Nigerian football and one of the finest goalkeepers to...
World Bank appoints Mathew Verghis as Nigeria’s country director
The Cable
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July 4, 2025
The World Bank has announced the appointment of Mathew Verghis as its new country director for Nigeria. In a statement on Friday, the World Bank said the appointment takes effect from July 1. Verghis, an Indian national, succeeds Ndiame Diop, who...
World Bank Appoints Mathew Vergeis As Country Director For Nigeria
New Telegraph
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July 4, 2025
The World Bank has announced the appointment of Mathew Verghis as its new Country Director for Nigeria, effective July 1, 2025. According to a press release issued by the Bank on Friday, Mr. Verghis succeeds Dr. Ndiame Diop, who has transitioned...
Nigeria mourns football legend Peter Rufai
Eye Radio
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July 4, 2025
Authors: Michael Daniel | BBC | Published: 5 hours ago Peter Rufai helped Nigeria reach the last 16 at the 1994 and 1998 editions of the Fifa World Cup Nigeria is mourning the death of football icon Peter Rufai, who passed away on Thursday at 61...
Burnley Join Race for Nigeria’s Tolu Arokodare, Eye £25m Genk Striker Ahead of Premier League Return
The Herald
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July 4, 2025
Burnley have registered strong interest in Nigeria international striker Tolu Arokodare as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of their Premier League return, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 24-year-old forward, who plies his trade...
Previous Constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions – Senate
Business Day
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July 4, 2025
…Explains how state assemblies disapproved key proposals on state police, traditional institution, others.. …Lagos insists on genuine federalism, devolution of powers …State assemblies, traditional rulers pledge support for constitution review...
CNG Conversion: 50 Nigeria Lady Mechanics Graduate From Specialised Training
Daily Independent
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July 4, 2025
1 BENIN – No fewer than Fifty women on Friday graduated from a specialised training programme in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicle Conversion, marking what was described as “a historic milestone” in the country’s push for cleaner automotive...
OBITUARY: Peter Rufai, electrician who became ‘first Nigerian goalkeeper to play professionally abroad’
The Cable
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July 4, 2025
Peter Rufai was more than a goalkeeper. He was a myth, an inspirational picture on the wall for misty-eyed children. He was a tale by moonlight, and the retelling of his brilliance was almost a legendary fable. He was “Dodo Mayana”, a sight so...
ADC not for political jobbers — Kano chieftain slams Kachikwu
Daily Post
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July 4, 2025
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State, Hon. Abdullahi Umar, has criticised the party’s former presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, saying the ADC is not a platform for political jobbers. Speaking to journalists in...
Siasia faces N250m legal threat over bribery claim against Mikel’s former agent
Premium Times
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July 4, 2025
Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has been hit with a 14-day ultimatum to apologise and pay ₦250 million to a top FIFA-licensed football agent, John Shittu, over a bribery allegation the latter says is false, damaging, and deeply injurious...