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AI could help Nigeria, other developing economies achieve century of progress in decade – Report August 20, 2026
Financial Inclusion: Policy fragmentation, dollar dependence stall cross-border payments in Africa July 28, 2026
Alleged Cocaine Trafficking: Court upholds 30-day extension of KC Luxury’s detention September 17, 2026
Court jails South African woman 25 years in Abuja for importing heroin into Nigeria September 17, 2026
Oyo school kidnap survivor testifies on terrorists’ invasion as suspects’ trial begins September 17, 2026
VIDEO: Rivers students cross dangerous floodwater on makeshift planks to reach classroom September 17, 2026
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Rainbow Coalition: APC South-east caucus backs governors, asks Wike to apologise for ‘disrespect’ September 17, 2026
2027: Police react to Ebonyi governor, council chairman’s threats against opposition September 16, 2026
Shettima clarifies remarks on northern governors’ support for President Tinubu in 2023 September 17, 2026
2027: Shekarau, Shema, Geidam, Badaru, others form Tinubu’s reelection mobilisation group September 16, 2026
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Illegal Mining: Niger sets up panel to probe deaths of 37 detainees in NSCDC custody, commandant suspended September 18, 2026
Court jails South African woman 25 years in Abuja for importing heroin into Nigeria September 17, 2026
ANALYSIS: Instant payments outpace Central Africa’s anti-money laundering controls September 17, 2026
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