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The chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the federal government makes 52 kobo from every N1 generated from the production and sale of Dangote Cement.Dangote disclosed this on Wednesday at the 2025 Taraba International Investment Summit, with the theme: ‘Unlocking Taraba’s Investment Potentials, Advancing Agriculture, Energy, Mining, and Industrialisation for Sustainable Growth and Development’. According to the entrepreneur, the summit’s focus was apt, given the need to diversify the state’s economy and attract investors.SPONSOR AD He said governments benefit from investments, whether private or public, when they create conducive environments for businesses to operate and pay taxes.The…

Campaign posters promoting Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for the 2027 presidential election were on Thursday cited across streets and strategic locations in Kano.The posters, boldly displaying Makinde’s picture with the inscription, “To Move Nigeria Forward 2027”, were seen in high-traffic areas across the city, including the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) roundabout, Wapa area (former site of Triumph Newspaper), Dangi Flyover, and the ever-busy Kwari Market.Daily Trust reports that the publicity campaign is being spearheaded by a political support group, Nigeria Youths Awareness Group Makinde 2027 (NYAG Makinde 2027), which says it is mobilizing support across Northern Nigeria…

In a bold, citizen-driven push to restore peace, dignity, and opportunity to Kano’s youth, the AA Zaura Foundation has launched a major rehabilitation campaign tagged “From Street to Straight Project: Ending Thuggery Crisis in Kano State.” The initiative brought together traditional rulers, security chiefs, religious leaders, and civil society actors for a stakeholders’ consultative meeting held in Kano.Founder of the initiative and renowned philanthropist, Abdulkareem Abdussalam Zaura (AA Zaura), emphasized the apolitical and humanitarian nature of the gathering, describing it as a rescue mission to reclaim the future of Kano’s youth and the state’s declining social values. “This project is…

President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking the consideration and approval of N1.48 trillion appropriation bill for Rivers State.The president’s letter was read at Thursday’s plenary by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen. Tinubu in the letter explained that when approved, the funds will be used by the Emergency Rule Government of Rivers State under its Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), to provide for education, agriculture, provision of free drugs, among others.SPONSOR AD Among provisions in the proposed budget include ₦166 billion for health, ₦75.6 billion for education, ₦31.4 billion for agriculture and ₦5 billion for free…

Governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the sole candidate of the party for the 2027 presidential election.Addressing the APC National summit at the Presidential Villa, Governor Hope Uzodima of Imo State and the Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, said the governors have agreed that the President is the sole Presidential candidate for the party. The motion for the endorsement was moved by Uzodima and seconded by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State .SPONSOR AD Afterwards, Governor also put the put the question to the gathering which…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, are among stakeholders attending the All Progressives Congress (APC) National summit in Abuja.Also present are the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, deputy President of the Senate Jibrin Barau, among others. Speaking at the opening, the APCNational Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru said the ruling party won the Presidency and maintained its majority in the National Assembly.SPONSOR AD He said even after the election many continue to flood into the party to…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced another reduction of N15 in the price of its high-quality Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol.In a statement on Thursday, the firm said as a result of this reduction, Nigerians will now purchase the product at the following prices: N875 per litre in Lagos; N885 per litre in the South West; N895 per litre in the North West and North Central; while it will be sold for N905 per litre in the South East, South South, and North East. These prices will apply through all its partners.SPONSOR AD According to the…

By Malam Uba NanaEvery once in a while, a political figure comes along who does not fully fit into the system—they challenge it, redraw its boundaries, and ask us to think differently about what leadership should look like. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar is one of those figures. His story, rooted in the dry plains of Bauchi State in northern Nigeria and extending all the way to the embassies of Berlin and global climate summits, is more than a résumé. It’s a parable about the kind of leadership the 21st century demands. Tuggar is a man of many identities—businessman, legislator, diplomat—but at…

Real interest in crypto is shifting away from memes and moving toward utility, infrastructure, and early access. Cardano (ADA) has maintained its strength through consistent Layer-1 work and whale support. Meanwhile, Pi Network (PI) is under scrutiny due to concerns about centralisation and limited market exposure.While these two projects make their moves, BlockDAG is becoming the standout early-stage project of 2025. With smart capital focusing on its pricing model, exchange reveal, and live development efforts, it’s capturing serious attention. Cardano (ADA) Holds Ground as Whales AccumulateSPONSOR AD Cardano remains steady in the market with a current price near $0.72. Analysts…

Ethereum’s push toward the $3,000 mark highlights the market’s appetite for meaningful upside. With current price levels around $2,700, interest is growing as the Trillion Dollar Security initiative and declining exchange supply create a bullish setup.Pi Network continues to stir curiosity, especially among retail participants. Its price prediction narrative is gaining traction again, though questions remain about long-term token utility and how the network will deliver real value. While those projects grab headlines, Unstaked ($UNSD) is building real infrastructure. With AI agents earning through verified on-chain actions and a presale price of $0.009545, Unstaked has already raised over $6.5 million…