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Army opens application for Short Service Combatant recruitment

The Nigerian Army has opened applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027 for eligible Nigerians, including qualified civilians and serving military personnel. The Army, in a statement said,

August 11, 2026

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Panic as cult clash for supremacy in Rivers varsity results in gunfire

There were gunshots on Monday at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni Town, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, following a supremacy clash that ensued between two cult groups in the

August 11, 2026

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NFF apologises to Tinubu, Nigerians over Super Falcons’ WAFCON setback

Tinubu and Nigerians following the Super Falcons’ failure to secure direct qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, tendered the apology on behalf of the federation,

August 11, 2026

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ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at Bayelsa Varsities Over CBA, 19 Month Arrears

Academic activities at two of Bayelsa State’s foremost tertiary institutions ground to a halt yesterday as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) declared an indefinite strike over the state government’s alleged

August 11, 2026

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MTN invests N1.62trn in network as H1 profit rises 71%

MTN Nigeria invests N1.62 trillion in network infrastructure between 2025 and the first half of 2026, as its profit after tax rose 70.6 per cent to N707.5 billion. The Chief Financial

August 11, 2026

Business·News

Mutual Fund Menu: Choosing the Right Investment for Every Financial Goal – First Asset Management

Imagine walking into a restaurant with an extensive menu. There are healthy salads, hearty local dishes, spicy delicacies, and indulgent desserts. If you ask the waiter which meal is the best, the

August 11, 2026

Banking·Business·News

Evolve or fall behind, industry leaders tell advertising professionals

Advertising professionals have been urged to continuously evolve their skills, operating models and creative approaches to remain relevant in an industry being reshaped by artificial intelligence, changing consumer behaviour and emerging technologies.

August 11, 2026

News·Technology

How Nigeria can sustain its top spot as world’s best-performing stock market after 228% rise from N30trn to N158trn in 3yrs

The Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE), Dele Oye, has said Nigeria must maintain policy consistency, deepen market liquidity and strengthen investor confidence to sustain its position as

August 11, 2026

Business·News

Ecstatic as Arugba leads procession to Osun grove

As the 2026 Osun Osogbo festival climax on Friday, the votary maiden (Arugba) led thousands of Osun adherents into the sacred grove to pay homage to the river goddess. Osun-Osogbo, an annual

August 7, 2026

News·Traditional

Business Times announces 2026 Awards, celebrating excellence, vision and impact across key sectors

Businesses that create jobs, visionary leaders who inspire change, innovators transforming industries, and organisations delivering measurable impact on society will take centre stage as Business Times prepares to celebrate excellence at the

August 6, 2026

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