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Month: February 2026

NSIA, IFC sign $154 m deal to increase access to cancer treatment

…target underseved Nigerian communities By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a $154.1 million deal to fund the expansion of Oncology Centres across Nigeria. The partnership which was sealed , last night, in Abuja, was to strengthen access to quality diagnostic and…

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Libya opens investigation into killing of son of late ruler Gaddafi

Libyan prosecutors said Wednesday they were investigating the killing of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of slain ruler Muammar Gaddafi, in the city of Zintan. The public prosecutor’s office said forensic experts had been dispatched to Zintan in northwest Libya, where he was shot dead, adding that efforts were underway to identify suspects. “The victim died…

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Telecom subscriptions hit 179.6m as teledensity rises to 82.9% — NCC

By Juliet Umeh The latest data from the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, shows that Nigeria’s telecommunications industry recorded fresh growth in December 2025, as total active subscriptions increased to 179.64 million from 177.43 million in November. National teledensity rose to 82.87 per cent in December from 81.84 per cent recorded in the previous month. A…

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Uba Sani commissions Kauru Road, reverses 45 years of neglect

Governor Uba Sani has brought relief to the communities along Pambeguwa-Kahutu-Kauru road that have been yearning for a reliable road for close to 50 years. The Governor commissioned the 22 kilometre asphaltic road on Tuesday, which has a span bridge connecting Kubau and Kauru local governments. Speaking at the ceremony, he recalled that on 27th…

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Anger mounts in Senegal over sanitary pad scandal

Anger is mounting in Senegal over the alleged use of expired materials in sanitary pads and diapers by a leading Chinese firm, which denies any wrongdoing or bribery. The west African country’s pharmaceutical regulator late last year accused Softcare of possessing some 1,300 kilograms (2,865 pounds) of expired and unsuitable raw materials, including polyethylene film,…

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EPL: Rooney names two best signings this season

Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has named the two best signings in the Premier League this season. The winter transfer window ended on Monday night, and several players joined different clubs. Similarly, the summer transfer window was concluded last year, and several players also moved to different clubs. However, speaking on The Wayne Rooney show,…

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Electoral fraud worst crime in democracy – Oshiomhole

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole has said that electoral fraud is the worst crime in a democracy. Oshiomhole said this on Monday while fielding questions in an interview on News Central. Speaking on the delays in Nigeria’s electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general election, the lawmaker warned that vote buying and the manipulation of…

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Bauchi governor declares Tuesday work-free day

By Charly Agwam Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has declared Tuesday, February 3, a work-free day for civil servants in both public and private sectors to mark the golden jubilee anniversary. In a press release made available by the governor’s media aide, Muhktar Gidado, on Tuesday, the governor described the anniversary as a moment to…

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Nigerian-American driver Ugochukwu wins Formula Regional title

Former McLaren development driver Ugo Ugochukwu has won the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy, just three months after parting ways with the Formula 1 team. The 18-year-old claimed the title with four wins from 15 races, finishing 15 points clear of Audi F1 junior Freddie Slater. Ugochukwu stood on the podium at every round and finished…

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‘Tinubu secures $50bn FDI,’ as APC chair slams critics of president’s foreign trips

By Omeiza Ajayi National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s strategic international diplomacy, asserting that the president’s foreign engagements are delivering measurable economic rewards for the country. The APC chairman noted that this diplomatic offensive has already secured over $50 billion in Foreign Direct Investment…

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