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Beyond oil: Niger Delta attracts new investments for economic growth and development – Hey Braimah

In the mangrove-lined streams and bustling markets of the Niger Delta, the scent of crude oil has long defined daily life. For decades, the region’s nine states – Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, Rivers and Abia – have fueled Nigeria’s economy through vast hydrocarbon reserves. Yet for many residents, that black gold has brought more curses …

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Dangote, Pope Leo XIV, Trump, Xi Jinping, other nominees…

ALIKO DANGOTE Prominent African industrialist and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, has been named among TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world for 2026, reaffirming his position as one of the iconic and most successful business leaders of his generation. Dangote joins globally influential figures from multiple sectors, including political leaders such as US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi …

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Senate summons NNPC boss, others over N210tr flagged in audit report

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts on Wednesday gave the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) until April 29 to account for the N210 trillion flagged in the audit report from 2017 to 2023. The committee directed the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari, to always be present with the previous GCEO, Mr. Melee Kyari, …

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Arsenal reaches the semi-finals after drawing 0-0 with Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal reached the semi-finals of the Champions League after edging out Sporting Lisbon in a nervy goalless draw in the second leg against Sporting Lisbon that secured a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday. The result means that Arsenal have reached the Champions League semi-finals in two consecutive seasons for the first time in their history. The Gunners were well below …

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