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⚡ BreakingCentre urges inclusive education, assistive tech for blind students
Quick Read: The Executive Director of the Resource Centre for the Blind, Temitayo Ayinla, has urged Nigerian governments to move beyond policy statements and invest in practical measures for the visually impaired. The call emphasizes the need for specialized training, assistive technology, and inclusive infrastructure to remove barriers to academic and career success.
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Business
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Just In49 mins agoNPA partners Antwerp-Bruges on port benchmarking
Quick Read: The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has established a benchmarking framework with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to enhance port performance. NPA Managing Director Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho is now leading efforts to scale these digital and operational standards across West and Central African ports.
Business
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Just In51 mins agoTerminal urges timely cargo clearance to cut port costs
Quick Read: Festus Mbisiogu, Chairman of Blue Diamond Logistics China, emphasized that efficient cargo clearance is vital for reducing costs and demurrage for Nigerian importers. Speaking at the company's 20th-anniversary event, he highlighted the role of digital innovation in overcoming historical port delays.
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Crime
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Just In53 mins agoCourt admits offer letter in N152m Oak Homes trial
Quick Read: The Federal High Court in Lagos is presiding over a N152m property fraud trial involving developer Olukayode Olusanya and Oak Homes Ltd. During the latest proceedings, the court admitted one key offer letter into evidence while rejecting three other documents due to their status as unexplained photocopies.
Crime
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Just In56 mins agoHEDA urges EFCC to probe NSPRI’s N683.8m spending
Quick Read: The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has formally requested that the EFCC investigate the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI). This follows reports that the institute spent N683.8m on projects unrelated to its core research mandate in a single day.
Business
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Just In57 mins agoCourt rejects Delta’s 5% consumption tax on VAT transactions
Quick Read: The Federal High Court has nullified specific provisions of Delta State's 2017 consumption tax law, ruling that it improperly overlaps with the federal Value Added Tax (VAT) regime. Justice Peter Lifu issued a perpetual injunction against state authorities, affirming that federal law takes precedence over inconsistent state legislation.
General
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Just In57 mins agoLagos warns motorists against ember months recklessness
Quick Read: The Lagos State Safety Commission has initiated a road safety campaign to mitigate the high risk of accidents during the ember months. Through a series of road walks at major transport interchanges, officials are urging drivers and commuters to prioritize patience and adherence to traffic regulations.
Crime
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Just In59 mins agoCourt acquits businessman of alleged N99m fraud
Quick Read: The Lagos State High Court has acquitted businessman Percy Abah of charges related to the retention of N99.05m in allegedly fraudulent funds. Justice Ismail Ijelu ruled that the prosecution failed to establish the essential elements of the crime, specifically the defendant's knowledge of the funds' illicit origin.
Technology
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Just In1 hr agoSix African innovators transforming education with AI
Quick Read: Six African innovators are utilizing artificial intelligence to address critical gaps in the education sector, ranging from personalized tutoring to scholarship navigation. By adapting AI to local infrastructure and specific educational needs, these developers are enhancing learning outcomes and preparing the workforce for an AI-driven economy.
Sports
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Just In1 hr agoUnited are awful to watch – Mikel
Quick Read: Former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has harshly criticized Manchester United's recent form, describing the team as disjointed and disastrous. The club is currently facing significant pressure following a winless streak of eight matches.
Business
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Just In1 hr agoLCCI seeks incentives to drive clean energy adoption
Quick Read: The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has formally requested that the Federal Government provide tax incentives, reduced import duties, and affordable financing to assist SMEs in adopting clean energy. This initiative aims to mitigate the negative impact of high energy costs on business productivity and survival.
Business
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Just In1 hr agoNigeria may miss 3mbpd oil production target — PETAN
Quick Read: The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has cautioned that Nigeria is unlikely to meet its 3mbpd oil production target by 2030 without addressing critical infrastructure and funding deficits. Chairman Wole Ogunsanya highlighted that the country lacks the necessary wells, pipelines, and surface equipment to support the combined needs of domestic refineries and export quotas.
Politics
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Just In1 hr ago2027: Fubara urges Rivers monarchs to remain neutral
Quick Read: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged traditional rulers to remain neutral and prioritize peace as the state enters the 2027 political season. He emphasized that the role of traditional leadership is to ensure justice and fairness, warning against actions that could lead to social division.
Crime
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Just In1 hr agoFamily petitions IGP over engineer’s missing corpse in Anambra hospital
Quick Read: The family of the late engineer Chukwunweike Okammelu has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police to demand a more thorough investigation into the disappearance of his corpse from the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital. The family's legal counsel contends that the previous police report was insufficient, as it focused solely on the mortician while ignoring broader institutional and criminal negligence.
Crime
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Just In1 hr agoFarmer’s killing: Ondo mob attacks police station, injures two officers
Quick Read: An angry mob in Ala, Ondo State, attacked a police station and injured two officers while attempting to seize murder suspects for extrajudicial killing. The Ondo State Police Command has condemned the violence and arrested 14 individuals involved in the assault.
Crime
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Just In1 hr agoLagos man bags life jail for defiling 11-year-old girl
Quick Read: The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced Idris Ashimiyu to life imprisonment for the defilement of an 11-year-old girl. Justice Abiola Soladoye found the prosecution's case credible, noting that the survivor did not consent to the act.
Crime
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Just In1 hr agoCourt remands actress Doris Ogala for cyberstalking Lagos pastor
Quick Read: Actress Doris Ogala has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre by a Federal High Court in Lagos following her arraignment on charges of cyberstalking and attempted extortion against Pastor Chris Okafor. The defendant pleaded not guilty to all three counts, which include the alleged publication of intimate photographs and threats to damage the cleric's reputation.
Technology
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Just In1 hr agoResidents groan as blackout hits Lagos communities
Quick Read: Residents of three communities in Bariga, Lagos, are facing a severe four-month electricity crisis that has disrupted daily life and small-scale commerce. The situation has forced vulnerable residents to sleep outdoors to escape extreme heat, while business owners struggle with the inability to preserve perishable goods.
Crime
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Just In1 hr agoLagos court denies KC Luxury bail, orders speedy trial
Quick Read: A Federal High Court in Lagos has denied a bail application for businessman Afolabi Michael Kazeem, known as KC Luxury, who is facing charges of cocaine trafficking and money laundering. Justice Musa Kakaki ruled that the defence failed to provide adequate medical evidence to warrant release, ordering instead an accelerated trial.
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