Archive: October 25, 2025

Browsing through all stories published on October 25, 2025.

World Bank to Deploy $14 Billion in Agriculture Transformation Drive

This initiative represents a strategic shift from funding isolated agricultural projects to building interconnected economic ecosystems that can deliver sustained job creation and inclusive growth.” — World Bank statement on AgriConnect.

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Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC) May Increase Stake in Dangote Petroleum Refinery Ltd. — Aliko Dangote

I want to demonstrate what this refinery can do, then we can sit down and talk,” — Aliko Dangote on NNPC’s future stake in his refinery.

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Katsina Gov Approves ₦372m for Bursary, Announces Special-Needs Scholarships

Governor Dikko Radda has approved ₦372 million for bursary payments to over 24,000 Katsina students and announced new scholarships for learners with special needs.

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Lover, three others arrested over murder of boyfriend in Sokoto

Police in Sokoto have arrested four suspects, including a woman accused of luring her lover to his death before his motorcycle was stolen.

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Yamal fired up by criticism ahead of El Clásico, says Barca assistant coach

Lamine is a top player and I think the criticism will be motivating for him.” — Marcus Sorg, Barcelona assistant coach

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Justin Bieber goes viral vibing to Fireboy’s “Playboy”

Canadian star Justin Bieber went court-side on Saturday and ended up vibing to Fireboy DML’s “Playboy” — the viral clip is now lighting up social media

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Zlatan Ibile reveals failed maths exam pushed him to music

Failing maths set Zlatan Ibile on a new path — one that ended up defining him as a major figure in Nigerian street-pop and Afrobeats. From church choir drummer to Zanku creator, the detour became a destiny.

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Julius Babatunde Adelakun Oyo Catholic bishop dies at 91

He built foundations of faith that still stand strong today.” — Bishop Emmanuel Badejo on Bishop Adelakun’s legacy

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Naira Gains as Nigeria Exits Financial Crime Watchlist

The removal of Nigeria from the FATF grey list is a clear signal to the world that Nigeria can meet and exceed global standards in financial integrity — Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, Director/CEO, Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU)

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Nigeria Court Adjourns Kanu’s Terrorism Trial to Monday

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the terrorism trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to Monday, after he complained of being unable to access his case file following his lawyers’ withdrawal. The judge granted him weekend access to his defence team but warned that the six-day window for his case would not be extended.

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Nigeria shaken off money-laundering “grey list” — a milestone for economic reform

This development reinforces confidence in our economy and the integrity of our monetary and financial systems – Wale Edun. Nigeria’s removal … is a clear signal to the world that Nigeria can meet and exceed global standards in financial integrity – Hafsat Abubakar Bakari.

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