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Amazon follows Microsoft's lead, announcing it will no longer use nondisclosure agreements when negotiating data center projects with local governments, aiming to increase transparency amid community opposition.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 returns with a focus on AI-era startup growth. This investor guide breaks down networking strategies, session highlights, and deal-sourcing tactics to maximize your ROI at Moscone West.
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Wunmi Mosaku lit up The Jennifer Hudson Show's Spirit Tunnel with choreographed moves and beaming smiles ahead of her October 6 episode, turning the backstage hallway into a celebratory hype moment.
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Nigerian poet and lawyer Ogaga Ifowodo receives the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature for his collection Why Does God Need a Gun?, marking another milestone in his celebrated literary career.
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FOLA drops his sophomore album '9' on October 9, 2026, featuring collaborations from Ayra Starr, Davido, BNXN and Darkoo. The album title uses a football striker metaphor for guaranteed hits.
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Nigeria's balanced mutual fund segment surged 23.94% to N191.02 billion in September 2026. Discover the top 10 funds by YTD return, key performance insights, and what the N191 billion NAV growth means for investors.
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The SEC has disowned WayvePay and warned Nigerians against investing through the unregistered platform, citing fraud risks. Investors are urged to verify regulatory status before committing funds.
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Zenith Bank's non-banking subsidiaries reported a combined N9.11 billion pre-tax profit in H1 2026, driven by strong pension custody growth and expanded regional operations.
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NUPRC identifies 788,000 barrels per day of shut-in oil production across 63 operators targeting restoration, aiming to boost Nigeria's crude output and support 2030 production goals.
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Dangote Group projects Nigeria's crude oil production to reach 1.72 million barrels per day in Q4 2026, with a full-year average of 1.62 million bpd. The forecast reflects steady quarterly growth and easing geopolitical price pressures.
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Google Gemini 3.8 Live introduces customizable AI avatars that help small businesses create animated brand representatives, complete with SynthID watermarking for transparency and trust.
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The inaugural Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards honored authentic disability representation, with 'The Pitt' and 'Take Me Home' among top winners at the historic Santa Monica ceremony.
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Nigeria's balanced mutual fund segment surged 23.94% to N191.02 billion in September 2026. Discover the top 10 funds by YTD return, key performance insights, and what the N191 billion NAV growth means for investors.
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Nigeria hosts Madagascar in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, with Victor Osimhen absent and Eric Chelle's side aiming for a winning start in Group L qualifying action.
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Tuchel has expressed concern over Cole Palmer's repeated injury issues, stating the Chelsea forward is missing vital England camp opportunities due to persistent discomfort.
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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal urges FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to join the APC or clarify his political stance, insisting loyalty must be clear ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Vice President Shettima urges global leaders to direct AI toward human development, highlighting Nigeria's digital infrastructure investments and the technology's potential to transform key sectors at the 81st UN General Assembly.
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A Federal High Court in Gombe nullified Isa Pantami's PDP governorship ticket and ordered a fresh primary election following a legal challenge by aspirant Usman Aliyu Garry over procedural irregularities.
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Aliko Dangote breaks ground on a $660 million pipeline connecting Djibouti and Ethiopia, promising to enhance energy security, reduce logistics bottlenecks, and stimulate regional trade and job creation.
