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The subsidy trap: What Nigeria would be reversing, By Akeem Bello
The pain of reform is real, but reversing an unsustainable system may cost more than sustaining it Countries often learn an old economic lesson only after considerable pain: you cannot reconstruct an economy without…
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DAZN secures LaLiga rights for Sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria
Sports streaming platform DAZN has secured the rights to broadcast every LaLiga EA Sports match across Sub-Saharan Africa for the next three seasons, covering Nigeria and 47 other markets in the region.
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Sweetener used in foods, beverages linked to strokes, heart attacks – Study
The researchers found that people with higher levels of xylitol in their blood had a greater risk of major cardiovascular events.
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Nigeria’s solar expansion not captured in official data – Report
The report noted that Africa’s solar expansion is happening faster than official statistics indicate, largely because the rapid growth of distributed solar is difficult to measure and record.
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The long game: What will Tinubu leave behind?, By Adeola Akinremi
To be honest, Tinubu’s quiet tech revolution is easy to underestimate. But it is not going unnoticed. Washington sees a market worth entering. Washington is watching and aligning its interests. If there were credible…
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MTN Nigeria’s independent director, Kola-Oyeneyin, to exit board
The telecommunications giant noted that Mrs Kola-Oyeneyin’s exit will take effect from 31 August, although MTN did not state the reason for her exit in the regulatory filing.
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Fuel subsidy debate: Between economic reform and political expediency, By Ehi Braimah
My view is that Nigeria does not need a return to an inefficient subsidy regime merely because petrol is expensive, neither does it need to worship the doctrine of subsidy removal while citizens are pushed deeper into…
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Nigeria seeks investment in oil and gas sector at China energy exhibition
Nigerian delegation heading to China as part of the country's push for investment in its oil and gas sector.
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Health minister seeks increased investment in radiopharmaceutical cancer therapy
He described radiopharmaceutical therapy as an important frontier in modern medicine, combining nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, pharmaceutical sciences, oncology and precision medicine for targeted cancer treatment.
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Heavy gunshots, explosions in Niger capital
Saturday’s attack, which observers said lasted for about two hours, targeted the airport and security perimeter near the presidency.
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NMA urges FG to implement retirement age of 65yrs for clinical health workers
According to the president, implementing the retirement age of 65 years for clinical health workers will provide an important palliative measure, as Nigeria continues to address the broader challenge of healthcare…
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PT Health Watch: Frequent heartburn may signal more serious condition, expert warns
While occasional heartburn is common, frequent or persistent symptoms may indicate gastroesophageal reflux disease and should not be managed indefinitely with self medication, a gastroenterologist has advised.
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Police rescue 2-year-old boy, arrest suspects in kidnapping plot
The police said a 34-year-old man, Nansik Sule, conspired with the child’s mother, Catherine Davou, to fake the boy's kidnap.
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2027: Atiku claims Tinubu is 90 years old, sick
Atiku made the claims in a two separate interviews in Hausa and English with the BBC released on Friday.
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2027: PDP names Niger governorship candidate
PDP says other aspirants decided to step down and support Mr Nami…
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