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Other · Channels TV ·No Space For Transnational Drug Cartels In Nigeria, Marwa Vows As NDLEA Arrests Fleeing Mexican Kingpin
NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa says Nigeria will not provide operating room for transnational drug cartels, following the agency’s arrest of a Mexican suspected kingpin who was reportedly fleeing. The development highlights intensified enforcement against international narcotics networks and the agency’s stated resolve to disrupt their activities in the country.
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Technology · Vanguard ·‘I am the hoax buster’ – Trump rejects AI danger warnings
Donald Trump has dismissed warnings about the dangers posed by artificial intelligence, presenting himself as someone who exposes or counters hoaxes. The remarks indicate his rejection of concerns raised about AI risks, though the headline provides no further details about the specific warnings or context.
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Other · Vanguard ·Armed men kill two, injure 2 in Imo
Armed men reportedly attacked people in Imo State, killing two individuals and injuring two others. The incident adds to concerns over violent attacks in the state, although the headline does not provide details about the location, the victims, the attackers’ identities or the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·AI is about to make cyberattacks faster, cheaper and almost impossible to stop
The report examines how artificial intelligence could significantly accelerate cyberattacks, reduce the cost of launching them and make defensive efforts more difficult. It highlights a growing cybersecurity challenge in which attackers may use AI to increase the scale, speed and sophistication of threats beyond current prevention and response capabilities.
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Other · Premium Times ·From fighting fires to reading the weather: Can Nigeria learn to see the storm before it breaks?, By Crispin Oduobuk
Crispin Oduobuk examines whether Nigeria can move beyond reacting to disasters and develop stronger systems for forecasting severe weather. The article focuses on the country’s ability to detect storms early, use meteorological information effectively and prepare communities before extreme weather events cause harm.
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Business · Daily Post ·Things to Know About the Dangote Refinery IPO
Daily Post outlines key information about the proposed initial public offering of Dangote Refinery, highlighting details readers should understand about the listing and its potential implications. The briefing focuses on the refinery’s IPO rather than broader developments, while the headline does not specify the offer’s timing, structure, valuation or eligibility requirements.
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Politics · Vanguard ·2027: Court adjourns NDC primary dispute to Wednesday
A court has adjourned proceedings over a dispute concerning the NDC primary ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 political activities. The matter is scheduled to return on Wednesday, when the court is expected to continue hearing or addressing issues related to the primary dispute.
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Business · BusinessDay ·Madica invests up to $1m in five African pre-seed startups
Madica, an investment initiative, has committed up to $1 million across five African startups at the pre-seed stage. The funding will support early-stage companies on the continent, though the headline does not specify the individual startups, allocation per company, sectors involved or the terms of the investments.
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Education · BusinessDay ·FG, workers reach truce over King’s College concession plan
The Federal Government and workers have reached an agreement to resolve differences over a proposed concession plan for King’s College. The truce suggests both sides will pursue discussions on the institution’s future management, although the headline does not specify the terms of the agreement or whether the concession will proceed.
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Business · Nairametrics ·Nigeria breaks 14-month US trade deficit streak as urea fuels N797 billion surplus
Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of N797 billion, ending a 14-month run of trade deficits with the United States. The improvement was driven by urea exports, highlighting the contribution of fertiliser shipments to Nigeria’s trade position during the period covered.
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Politics · The Punch ·I’m not Makinde’s surrogate, says Oyo APM gov candidate
The Oyo State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement has rejected claims that he is acting as a political surrogate for Governor Seyi Makinde, distancing his campaign from the governor.
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Business · BusinessDay ·IMF warns African central banks against false precision in forecasts
The International Monetary Fund is cautioning African central banks against relying on overly exact forecasts when assessing economic conditions. The warning suggests policymakers should recognise uncertainty in projections and avoid presenting estimates with more confidence or precision than the available data can support.
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Sports · Vanguard ·Neymar, Coutinho reunite at Santos for first time at club level
Neymar and Coutinho have reunited at Santos, marking the first time the two Brazilian footballers are together at club level. The development highlights their new shared association with the Brazilian club.
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Business · Premium Times ·UBA opens subscription channel for Dangote Refinery IPO, invited investors to participate
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has opened a subscription channel for investors interested in participating in the initial public offering of Dangote Refinery. The bank invited eligible investors to use the channel to subscribe, indicating its role in facilitating access to the refinery’s share offer.
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Business · BusinessDay ·USAID pullback pushes African healthcare towards $5bn pension capital
A reduction in USAID support is prompting African healthcare stakeholders to look towards pension funds as an alternative source of financing. The shift could direct up to $5 billion in pension capital towards healthcare investment, although the headline does not specify the countries, projects or timing involved.
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Politics · The Punch ·
2027: Reps deputy spokesman backs Tinubu with new mobilisation group
The deputy spokesperson of Nigeria’s House of Representatives has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 political bid by establishing or endorsing a new mobilisation group. The development signals efforts to organise backing for Tinubu ahead of the next presidential election.
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Business · Nigerian Tribune ·VIDEO: N100,000 investment in our refinery could make you a millionaire in one or two years — Dangote
Aliko Dangote says a N100,000 investment in his refinery could potentially grow into a million-naira holding within one or two years. The claim centres on the possible returns available to investors in the refinery, though the headline does not provide further details about the investment structure, risks or conditions.
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Other · The Punch ·
Lagos clamps down on unsafe pepper grinding machines
Lagos authorities are taking action against unsafe pepper-grinding machines, signalling a crackdown aimed at addressing potential risks associated with their use. The measures focus on equipment considered hazardous, although the headline does not specify the affected locations, enforcement methods, operators or any reported injuries.
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Other · Premium Times ·Six in 10 Nigerian domestic flights delayed in August — Report
A report found that six out of every ten domestic flights in Nigeria were delayed during August, highlighting widespread disruption to scheduled air travel. The headline does not provide details on the causes of the delays, the airports or airlines affected, or the report’s methodology.
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Other · Premium Times ·Container truck crashes into vehicles on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A container truck crashed into several vehicles on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, according to Premium Times. The incident involved a major road traffic collision on the busy route, but the headline does not provide details on casualties, the precise location, the cause of the crash, or any resulting traffic disruption.
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