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Nigeria needs to step up regulation of its booming mining sector

It’s an absolute fact. Nigeria is on the cusp of a mineral-led economic revival. Beneath its soil lies a vast deposit of more than 44 commercially viable minerals ranging from gold, lithium and zinc to limestone and coal, with a combined value of more than $700 billion. At a time when the global economy is shifting towards energy transition minerals, …

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Amy Okonkwo missing as D’Tigress unveils 21-player team for historic WNBA friendlies

The senior Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigresahave named a roster of 21 players for training camp ahead of their highly anticipated friendly matches against WNBA rivals later this month. Head coach Rena Wakama has assembled a balanced team that combines experienced players with exciting emerging talents as the African champions prepare for a historic series against top American teams. Read …

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The naira earned N0.02 against the dollar at the official window

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, appreciated against the United States dollar at the official window on Wednesday. Officially, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data shows that the naira closed at N1,343.74/$1, compared with N1,343.74/$1 on Tuesday. This represents a gain of N0.02 for the local currency against the dollar. On the black market, the naira appreciated by N3 against …

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Arsenal, Bayern advance to Champions League semifinals

Arsenal have progressed to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League despite playing out a goalless draw with Sporting CP in the second leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday night. Leading 1-0 from the first leg in Portugal, the Gunners had the upper hand, and they held on goalless at the Emirates Stadium to beat the Portuguese. Arsenal reached …

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