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Nigeria’s Textile Mills Leave 47% Capacity Idle as Import Ban Debated

Nigerian textile manufacturers operated at just 53% capacity over the past year, highlighting severe energy, financial, and raw material bottlenecks.

Aug 19, 2026 · 2 min read

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Jannik Sinner Out of US Open After Right Knee Injury Fails to Heal

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FIFA Bans Paredes for 10 Games, Hits Argentina With Massive Fines

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Adeleke Rejects ADC Pact Claims After Osun Election Victory

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Aug 19, 2026 · 2 min read

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Naira Holds Steady at N1,350 to Dollar as FX Liquidity Improves

The naira traded near N1,350 against the dollar on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, supported by improved FX liquidity at the official market.

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Jannik Sinner Out of US Open After Right Knee Injury Fails to Heal

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to a right knee injury, missing the final Grand Slam of the season in New York.

Aug 21, 2026 · 2 min read

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Naira Holds Steady at N1,350 to Dollar as FX Liquidity Improves

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Clueless Play from Manchester United

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Clueless Play from Manchester United