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US Court Rejects Nigeria’s Sovereign Immunity Defence in $70m Arbitration Award To Chinese Firm 

Nigeria's sovereign immunity defence got rejected by a US court, enforcing a $70 million arbitration award to a Chinese firm.

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Detroit Judge Temporarily Suspended After Handcuffing Teen For Falling Asleep During Field Trip To Court

A Detroit judge has been temporarily suspended for handcuffing a teen during a field trip to court as a lesson…

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Wanted Peruvian Gang Leader Gianfranco Torres-Navarro Arrested In New York

Wanted Peruvian gang leader Gianfranco Torres-Navarro has been arrested in the US, officials say.

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Keyamo Addresses Aviation Workers’ Concerns Over Revenue Deductions, Calls for Industrial Peace

Minister Festus Keyamo has assured aviation workers of the government's commitment to resolving revenue deduction concerns amicably.

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Danish Biotech Company Bavarian Nordic Seeks EU Approval To Extend Mpox Vaccine Use To Adolescents

Bavarian Nordic is seeking EU approval to extend its mpox vaccine to adolescents, with plans for trials in younger children.

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‘Running Costs Are Different’: Senator Kawu’s Claim of N21m Monthly Salary False, Senate Insists 

The Senate has denied Senator Kawu’s claim of N21m monthly earnings, stating senators receive N1.06m in salary and allowances.

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Ganduje Dismisses Claims of Protesters Looting Corruption Case Files As ‘Laughable’ Propaganda

APC’s Ganduje has called Kano State's claim of protesters looting corruption documents ‘laughable,’ accusing the government of sponsoring the protests.

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Nigeria Unveils New Regulations on Customs Excise Variation Order To Curb Food Inflation

The Federal Government has unveiled guidelines for 100% Duty-Free Rate and VAT exemptions on basic food items to reduce inflation.

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New Mpox Strain Detected In Sweden As Global Outbreak Spreads Beyond Africa

A new strain of mpox has spread to Sweden from Africa, prompting global health concerns over further international spread.

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Thailand Appoints Paetongtarn Shinawatra As Youngest Prime Minister Amid Political Turmoil

Paetongtarn Shinawatras has become Thailand's youngest prime minister at 37, two days after Srettha Thavisin’s dismissal by the constitutional court

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FCCPC, EFCC Join Forces to Protect Nigerian Consumers from Unfair Trade Practices

FCCPC and EFCC have agreed to strengthen their partnership to combat arbitrary price hikes and safeguard consumer rights in Nigeria’s…

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FAAN to Enhance Airport Security in Nigeria with New Scanners, Explosive Detection Systems

FAAN has announced plans to replace single-view scanners with double-view ones at international airports to enhance passenger screening and security.

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Peter Obi: Seizure of Nigeria’s Presidential Jets an International Embarrassment

Peter Obi has called the seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets in Europe an “international embarrassment” exposing leadership failure and…

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NEMA: 227,494 Persons Affected As Flooding Hits 27 States, Damages 32,837 Homes, 16,488 Hectares of Farmland

NEMA has deployed relief to areas affected by severe flooding across 27 states, warning communities to move to higher ground.

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Nigeria Moves to Stop Overdependence on Imported Equipment in Power Sector

Power Minister Adelabu has emphasised reducing reliance on imported power equipment and increasing local content to achieve 6,000MW by December…

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CBN Governor Cardoso Hails Growth in Nigeria’s Banking Sector Due to IFRS Adoption

CBN Governor Cardoso has revealed that IFRS standards have driven transparency, boosting foreign investments and growth in Nigeria's financial sector.

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Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea To Strengthen  Defence Cooperation, Tackle Oil Theft Via Joint Patrols

Deputy gas minister Ekpo says Nigeria's $2.5bn gas pipeline project with Equatorial Guinea will boost the nation's economy, create employment.

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Nigerian Troops Eliminate 147 Terrorists, Arrest 381 in Coordinated Operations Across Country 

Nigerian military has reportedly killed 147 terrorists, arrested 381, and rescued 113 hostages in a week of coordinated operations across…

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Trump Launches Personal, Policy Assaults On Kamala Harris In Asheville Rally

Trump has criticised Kamala Harris, targeting her policies and intellect, as he struggles to regain his lead in polls.

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EIU Warns Further Delays at Dangote Refinery Will Harm Nigeria’s Economy

The EIU has warned that delays in achieving petrol production at Dangote refinery could worsen Nigeria's budget deficit, currency stability

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