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Business · Leadership News ·Dangote Refinery IPO Goes Live On NGX, Targets 10m Investors
Dangote Refinery has launched an initial public offering on the Nigerian Exchange, with the offer aiming to attract up to 10 million investors. The development marks the start of the refinery’s planned participation in the Nigerian capital market, although the headline does not provide details on the offer size, pricing, or timeline.
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Business · Premium Times ·Nigeria rejoins J.P. Morgan Global Bond Index after 11 years
Nigeria has rejoined the J.P. Morgan Global Bond Index after an 11-year absence, marking the country’s return to a major international benchmark for government debt. The development places Nigerian bonds back within an index followed by global investors and financial institutions.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·King’s College: Parents, workers protest FG’s concession plan
Parents and workers at King’s College have protested the Federal Government’s reported plan to concession the school. The demonstration highlights opposition from key stakeholders to the proposed arrangement, although the headline does not provide details about the concession terms, the government’s rationale, or the specific demands made by those protesting.
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Health · Daily Post ·NAFDAC alerts Nigerians over suspected counterfeit toothpaste
Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned members of the public about suspected counterfeit toothpaste. The alert advises Nigerians to remain cautious regarding the product and highlights concerns over the circulation or possible use of toothpaste believed to be falsified.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·NHRC warns political actors against rights violations ahead of 2027 elections
The National Human Rights Commission has cautioned political actors to avoid violations of citizens’ rights as preparations and political activities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections develop. The warning highlights the need for stakeholders to respect human rights and uphold lawful conduct throughout the electoral process.
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Other · Daily Trust ·
MURIC condemns attack on Sokoto cleric, mob killing of suspect
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned an attack on a cleric in Sokoto State and the mob killing of a suspect linked to the incident. The group’s statement highlights concerns about violence against religious figures and the taking of justice into private hands.
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Sports · Leadership News ·
Former West Ham Goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko Dies At 64
Former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko has died at the age of 64. The former player was known for his time with the English club, although the headline provides no further details about the cause, date, or circumstances of his death.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·Tinubu, others make Aljazirah 2025 leadership excellence honours list
President Bola Tinubu and other individuals have been named on the Aljazirah 2025 Leadership Excellence Honours list. The recognition indicates that the listed honourees are being acknowledged for leadership-related achievements or contributions, although the headline does not specify the full list of recipients or the criteria for their selection.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·2027 polls: ADC urges INEC to bar partisan lecturers from serving as Returning Officers
The African Democratic Congress has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to prevent lecturers with partisan affiliations from serving as Returning Officers in Nigeria’s 2027 elections. The party’s position focuses on limiting potential political conflicts of interest among officials responsible for declaring or transmitting poll results.
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Other · Premium Times ·Gunmen abducted 16-year-old boy in Enugu, abandoned him in Anambra
Gunmen abducted a 16-year-old boy in Enugu State before abandoning him in neighbouring Anambra State. The headline indicates that the teenager was later found or left there, but provides no further details about the circumstances of the abduction, his condition, the perpetrators or any official response.
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Business · Leadership News ·
Investors Subscribe Billions Of Naira Minutes After Dangote Refinery IPO Opened — Aig-Imoukhuede
Tony Elumelu, chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, said investors subscribed billions of naira shortly after Dangote Refinery’s initial public offering opened. The statement indicates strong early demand for shares in the refinery, though the headline does not specify the subscription amount, investor identities, or the offering’s overall outcome.
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Business · PM News ·
UBA opens subscription channel for Dangote Refinery IPO, invites investors to participate
United Bank for Africa has opened a subscription channel for investors interested in participating in the initial public offering of Dangote Refinery. The move provides a formal avenue for eligible investors to submit subscriptions as the refinery’s IPO process advances.
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World · Leadership News ·
China Bans Drone Possession In Beijing Over Security Fears
Chinese authorities have banned the possession of drones in Beijing, citing security concerns. The measure affects residents and visitors in the capital and reflects efforts to address potential risks associated with privately owned unmanned aircraft, although the headline does not provide details on enforcement or the duration of the restriction.
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Health · Premium Times ·Stakeholders seek stronger investment to reduce maternal, newborn deaths
Stakeholders are calling for increased investment and stronger interventions to address maternal and newborn deaths in Nigeria. The appeal highlights the need for greater attention and resources toward improving outcomes for mothers and babies, although the headline does not specify the stakeholders involved or the measures proposed.
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World · The Punch ·India approves electricity exports to flood-hit Nepal
India has approved electricity exports to Nepal, which is dealing with the effects of severe flooding. The decision is expected to support Nepal’s power supply during the crisis, although the headline does not provide details on the volume, duration or terms of the electricity arrangement.
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Business · BusinessDay ·August inflation to moderate to 15.3% — BusinessDay forecast
BusinessDay forecasts that Nigeria’s inflation rate will moderate to 15.3% in August. The projection indicates a slower pace of price increases during the month, though the headline does not provide details on the factors behind the expected change or its potential effects on households, businesses and the wider economy.
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Other · Daily Trust ·
Kebbi: Security operatives engage bandits in gun battle, kill scores
Security operatives in Kebbi State engaged suspected bandits in a gun battle, reportedly killing scores of them. The headline provides no further details about the location, casualties among the security forces, the identities of the operatives, or the circumstances leading to the confrontation.
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Business · Vanguard ·J.P. Morgan returns Nigeria to bond index after 11 years
J.P. Morgan has reinstated Nigeria in its bond index after an 11-year absence. The development indicates that Nigerian government bonds have been readmitted to the financial institution’s benchmark, a move that could increase the country’s visibility among global fixed-income investors and influence international tracking of its debt market.
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Politics · The Punch ·
Tinubu allocates EFCC-recovered property as new NDPC headquarters
President Bola Tinubu has allocated a property recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to serve as the new headquarters of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission. The decision places the commission’s administrative base in an asset previously recovered through an EFCC process.
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Sports · The Punch ·
Tottenham coach De Zerbi rules Richarlison out of Liverpool clash
Tottenham coach Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that forward Richarlison will not be available for the club’s clash with Liverpool. The headline indicates the Brazilian’s absence is a selection or fitness-related development, but provides no further details about the reason or expected return.
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