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AI could lift Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by 4% in a decade — IMF

By Maryam Shuaibu Artificial intelligence (AI) could increase Nigeria’s and sub-Saharan Africa’s economic output by up to four per cent over the next.

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Senate Passes Bill Proposing ₦50,000 Fine for Hawking, Preaching in Commercial Vehicles

By Maryam Shuaibu The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing stiffer penalties for a range of traffic.

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How Nigeria’s Export Boom Exposes a Decade of Diversification Promises

  By Maryam Shuaibu Nigeria’s merchandise trade reached ₦34.79 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, with exports significantly outpacing imports and producing.

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Kano ranked best state for raising a family despite lowest income levels — Report

By Maryam Shuaibu Kano has emerged as the best state for raising a family in Nigeria despite recording the lowest income levels among.

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Security

Gunmen abduct retired army general, wife in Katsina

By Maryam Shuaibu Suspected bandits have abducted Rabe Abubakar, a retired major-general and former Director of Defence Information, along with his wife in.

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Security

IGP warns against misuse of police videos, says misleading clips undermine security efforts

By Maryam Shuaibu The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has warned against the misuse of police-related video content, saying misleading recordings.

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Health

Cholera outbreak kills 37, infects over 3,000 in Borno

By Maryam Shuaibu A cholera outbreak has killed 37 people and infected more than 3,000 others across seven local government areas of Borno.

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Nigerians Would Have Stopped Coup Plotters Themselves — Defence Minister

Defence Minister Christopher Musa has said the officers who plotted to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government had so little support that ordinary Nigerians.

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Opinion

Invisible Learners: Street Children and a Forgotten Right

By Ioryar Louis Tarvershima They wake each morning not to the sound of a school bell, but to blaring horns, hurried footsteps, and.

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Opinion

When Survival Becomes a Transaction: Society’s Role in Women’s Vulnerability

By Hauwa Muhammad Across streets, campuses, cities, and quiet corners of our communities, a reality exists that is often whispered about but rarely.

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Ganduje Cancels Plan To Establish Independent Hisbah Group In Kano

Former Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Tuesday cancelled his plan to establish an independent Hisbah group known as Hisbah Fisabilillahi.

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FG expands irrigation to boost dry-season farming, food security in Kano

The Federal Government has announced the expansion of irrigation infrastructure across Kano South as part of efforts to boost dry-season farming, enhance food.

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Kano adopts Sharia-aligned gender equity model in women’s empowerment policy – Prof. Kofar Mata

A professor of Entrepreneurship at the Dangote Business School, Bayero University Kano, and also  consultant to Kano Women Economic Empowerment Programme,  Professor Bala.

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Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price To N699 Per Litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant reduction in the ex-gantry price of petrol, lowering the rate to N699 per litre —.

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Pressure Mounts on NAHCON Commissioner Over Alleged Disregard for Service Rules

A controversy has emerged at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) amid allegations that the Commissioner in charge of Operations, Alhaji Anofi.

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Education

FG Unveils N50m Equity Free Grant For Tertiary Students

The Federal Government, on Monday, unveiled a N50 million Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), aimed at promoting innovation, research excellence and entrepreneurship across.

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FG Establishes 119 Learning Centres For Almajiri Education

The Federal Government has established 119 learning centres across the country to transform access to foundational education for both Almajiri learners and out-of-school.

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FIDAC Condemns Alleged Unlawful Arrest of Former Kano Anti-Corruption Boss

The Fiscal Discipline and Development Advocacy Centre (FIDAC) has strongly condemned what it described as the forceful and irregular arrest of former Executive.

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Health

Kano Records 42,000 HIV Patients as KSACA Raises Alarm Over Low Testing Rates

The Director-General of the Kano State Agency for the Control of AIDS (KSACA), Dr. Usman Bashir, has revealed that the state currently has.

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CSADI Reaffirms Commitment to Persons With Disabilities, Celebrates International Day in Kano

The Executive Director of Community Support and Development Initiatives (CSADI), Hajiya Zainab Ahmed Suleiman MFR, JP has reiterated the organization’s long-standing commitment to.

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