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'In Universal Studios of Art, we make artists more professional' - The Nation Newspaper

Abiodun Olaku is a master artist. He is a painter who has put in over four decades into studio art practice. He is one of the founders and trustees of the Universal Studios of Art, Iganmu, located within the precincts of the National Theatre, Lagos. He sp

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Nigeria's Demographic Time Bomb - Champion Newspapers LTD

Nigeria is often described as a country of immense promise. A vast population, abundant resources, and an energetic youth culture have long fueled the belief that the country's future could be extraordinary. Yet buried within that promise is a looming que

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2027 election: Did INEC give deadline for govt officials seeking election to resign? Fact Emerges

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs and governance in Nigeria and Africa. FCT, Abuja - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said a graphic currently circu

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Nigeria's Economy: In Or Out Of The Woods?

ABUJA - When President Bola Ahmed Tinu­bu recently declared that Nigeria was "out of the woods," his state­ment was met with a mix of ap­plause, skepticism, and cautious optimism. Speaking at the presidential villa, Tinubu hailed the relative stability i

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Abuja Forest Raid: Troops Smash Kidnap Den, Rescue 19 as Gunmen Scatter

ABUJA -- Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 19 kidnapped victims during a high-stakes "coordinated search-and-rescue operation" in the rugged terrain of Gidan Dogo, within the Bwari Area Council of the FCT. The mission, which took place on Friday,

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Mid-East War: How FG Can Save Nigerians From Fallouts - Experts

LAGOS - Experts in various fields have expressed worry over the likely spike in cost of living in Ni­geria due to the escalation of the Middle East war and called on the Federal Government to quickly put in place safeguards to cushion the impact of the gl

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HOW AFRICA GROUNDS ITS OWN LEADERS

Akpabio: Opposition Parties Will Remain in Confusion Till after 2027 Elections Visa walls and broken flight routes are choking AfCFTA, silencing women's mobility, and costing the continent its most valuable deals, write HABIBAH A. WAZIRI AND OSWALD OSAR

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Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, March 8th, 2026

What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 7th March, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. The exchange rate for

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Ramadan Siege: Rising terror attacks in Islamic holy month shake Northern Nigeria

From Borno to Kebbi and Zamfara, a wave of attacks since the start of Ramadan has left dozens dead, displaced thousands and raised fresh fears about insurgent resurgence. Shortly after Muslims broke their fast last Wednesday in Ngoshe, a rural community

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Aesthetics turn hazard, as recurring POP ceilings collapse raises safety concern - The Nation Newspaper

Plaster of Paris (POP) ceilings collapse is now a recurring phenomenon in many homes, resulting in damages, injuries and palpable threat to life. This situation has beamed the searchlight on the activities of unskilled craftsmen in the building industry.