
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko as a Non-Executive Director on the board of the Nigeria Commodity Exchange under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. She will represent Lagos State on the board, taking over from Bamidele Hussein. The government says her professional experience is expected to strengthen
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By Newsworld Health Desk Friday, May 8, 2026 Health experts are raising awareness about Hantavirus, a rare but potentially deadly viral disease mainly spread through contact with infected rodents and their waste. Although the virus is more commonly reported in parts of Asia, Europe, and the Americas, public health specialists say Nigerians should still
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- BUSINESS, SLIDE
- May 8, 2026
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is facing mounting pressure following allegations that about $3.5 billion allocated for the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries remains inadequately accounted for, sparking renewed calls for a full-scale investigation. The controversy centers on massive funds reportedly approved over the years for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt, Warri,
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