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This Week in Nigeria

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TWN News Roundup 30th November - 6th December 2025 TWN News Roundup 30th Nov - 6th Dec 2025 TWN News • Weekly Edition Weekly Briefing The Week's Top Stories: Nov 30 - Dec 6, 2025 Welcome back! I'm Omotola Oluwashindara. This week, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released positive Q3 GDP data, boosting market confidence. The National Assembly concluded its debates by passing the highly anticipated N35 Trillion Budget Bill. We also celebrate the official opening of the Lagos-Ibadan Rail Line Extension and cheer on the Super Eagles as they secure their place in the next AFCON tournament. Market & Sentiment Overview (Week Ending Dec 6) NGX All-Share Index (ASI) ▲ 152,501.98 Weekly Change: +0.40% | Year-to-Date: +51.35% Market capitalization: N98.50 trillion ...

Lagos Blue Line Ramps Up Service: 90 Daily Trips Starting Monday

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  Lagos Blue Line Ramps Up Service: 90 Daily Trips Starting Monday TWN NEWS - Transportation Desk | August 10, 2025 LAGOS - Commuters along the Marina-Mile 2 corridor are set to experience a transportation revolution as the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line announces a major service upgrade, effective Monday, August 11, 2025. Game-Changing Frequency Boost The Blue Line will now operate an impressive 90 daily trips, with trains running every 10 minutes throughout operational hours. This represents one of the most significant improvements to Lagos's rail infrastructure since the line's inception. 10-Minute City: New Reality for Lagos Commuters Perhaps most remarkably, the enhanced service will slash the Marina to Mile 2 journey time to just 10 minutes – a dramatic improvement that positions Lagos among cities with world-class rapid transit systems. "This is transformative for Lagos," said transportation analysts, noting that the 10-minute frequency combined with...