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Shareholders of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc have approved a N500 billion rights issue aimed at strengthening the company’s capital base and accelerating its strategic expansion projects, particularly its backward integration programme. The approval was given at the company’s 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos on Wednesday, where investors also lauded the management for its resilience and improved performance …

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has unveiled a large transport intervention package worth ₦1 billion, along with the distribution of 500 electric tricycles to operators in Maiduguri Metropolis and Jere Local Government Area. The initiative, which targets 1,000 Keke NAPEP cyclists, is part of the State Government’s wider strategy to modernize urban mobility, reduce operating costs and ease economic pressure …

The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s comments about his intention to oust the president in the 2027 elections. Atiku in a recent interview stated that it would be difficult for a coalition of one candidate to defeat President Bola Tinubu, and instead suggested a coalition of candidates from …

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, said that Atiku Abubakar’s political mathematics regarding the rotation of power was “self-serving”. On Wednesday, while appearing on AriseTV, Atiku spoke about the distribution of presidential powers between the north and south since 1999, and noted that the south has held the office longer than the south. The …

Israel agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday, a truce that could end fighting with the militant group Hezbollah and strengthen attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war. US President Donald Trump announced the agreement as a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. However, Israel has not been fighting …

FIFA has announced plans to introduce a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, marking a historic first for the tournament. The groundbreaking performance is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will be renamed New York New Jersey Stadium for the event. According to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the half-time …

Police on Thursday charged a 30-year-old man, Ibrahim Karaye, in court in Kebbi State for allegedly killing his father, Bahago Karaye. Spokesman of the State Police Command, Usman, confirmed this in a statement in Birnin Kebbi. He said the incident occurred on March 30 at a farm in Rakka Village, Birnin Yauri, Yauri Local Government Area of ​​the state. “The …

Kwara United Queens head coach Felicia Anthony has reaffirmed her team’s determination to maintain their impressive run and clinch the title at the Kwara First Lady Pre-Season Championship. This follows their resounding 4-1 win over FUOYE Dazzlers in the semi-final played at the KFA Golden Pitch, George Innih Stadium, Ilorin, on Thursday. Speaking after the match, Anthony expressed his satisfaction …

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has reaffirmed Lagos as the beating heart of Nigeria’s economy, stressing that despite Abuja being the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos continues to drive the economic strength of the nation. Obasa made this statement on Thursday when he received the new leadership of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce …

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) says an e-procurement system is underway in the country. The Director General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, when a delegation of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) paid a courtesy visit to his office. Zulum provides $1 billion in transportation support and distributes 500 electric tricycles to cyclists …