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International Women’s Day 2026: Julius Berger celebrates with CSR Outreaches in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt schools

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

Foremost engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC weekend celebrated the 2026 International Women’s Day with outreaches in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt schools, even as its female staff in all the regions and sites of the company were not left out in the activities marking the celebration of womanhood...

China’s Exports Jump Over 20% In First Two Months Despite Trump Tariffs

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2026March 10, 20260

China’s exports surge in early 2026 despite US tariffs, driven by electronics demand and stronger trade with Europe. China’s exports have surged in the first two months of 2026 despite ongoing trade tensions with the United States and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Official data released by Chinese authorities...

‘My People Seek Balance’: Amasiri Spokesperson Condemns Ebonyi Government Over Land Dispute

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2026March 10, 20260

Amasiri community in Ebonyi spokesperson Joy Idam says shutdown of schools, hospitals and markets has left residents dying and children losing an academic year. The Amasiri community in Ebonyi State Spokesperson Joy Idam has accused the state government of imposing punitive measures that have crippled the town following a lingering...

‘Not Sustainable’: Kunle Afolayan Bemoans N11M Diesel Expense At Resort

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2026March 10, 20260

Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan says his Oyo resort spent N11 million on diesel within five weeks despite solar power, seeks support. Nigerian filmmaker and director Kunle Afolayan has revealed the heavy financial strain rising diesel prices are placing on his hospitality and creative venture, saying his resort spends about N11 million...

Tiwa Savage Launches Music Foundation With Star Studded Celebration In Lagos

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2026March 10, 20260

Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage unveils her music foundation at Lagos event, celebrating 100 young talents and industry support. Tiwa Savage brought glamour and purpose to Lagos on Monday evening, launching the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation in a star studded event designed to celebrate 100 selected young music talents. The launch...

Keyamo Directs Hybrid Payment System At Airport Access Gates

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2026March 10, 20260

Aviation minister Keyamo directs hybrid payment system at Nigeria’s airport gates, allowing cash and electronic payments to ease traffic congestion. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has directed the introduction of a hybrid access gate payment system at airports across Nigeria following the earlier suspension of the full cashless...

Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To ₦1,075, Diesel To ₦1,430 Amid Falling Global Crude Prices

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2026March 10, 20260

Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price to ₦1,075 per litre and diesel to ₦1,430, citing declining global crude prices. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel), with the new pricing taking immediate...

Governor Sule Supervises Distribution Of Dangote Foundation Rice To Nasarawa LGs

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2026March 10, 20260

Governor Sule supervises distribution of Dangote Foundation rice across Nasarawa’s 13 LGs, warns officials against diversion of palliatives. Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has personally supervised the distribution of 30,000 bags of 10kg rice donated by the Aliko Dangote Foundation to vulnerable residents across the state’s 13 local government...

IGP Disu Vows To Reclaim Communities Overrun By Bandits

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2026March 10, 20260

IGP Olatunji Disu pledges to reclaim communities seized by bandits in Kwara and across Nigeria. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has pledged that security forces will reclaim communities overrun by bandits in Kwara State and other parts of the country. Disu said the police would do everything possible,...

NSCDC Threatens Contractors With Prosecution Over Damage to Abuja Fibre Optic Cables

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2026March 10, 20260

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has threatened to prosecute construction firms and contractors responsible for damaging underground fibre-optic cables in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Corps warned that the continued destruction of the critical communication infrastructure poses serious risks to national security and economic stability. The...