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12 takeaways from new Electoral Act
The Electoral Act, 2026 has finally come into force. Its enactment confirms the demise of the old order that never read more 12 takeaways from new Electoral Act
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Stock market snaps winning streak after MPC verdict
Nigeria’s stock market retreated on Tuesday by 0.92 percent after Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) verdict. Rising from its 304th meeting read more Stock market snaps winning streak after MPC verdict
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Pension data gaps delay family benefits
…as only 16% RSAs complete recapture When 57-year-old Taiwo left home for work each morning, he carried with him the read more Pension data gaps delay family benefits
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Export profits exemption now tied to forex repatriation
Nigerian exporters will now have to repatriate their foreign exchange earnings through official banking channels before qualifying for tax exemption read more Export profits exemption now tied to forex repatriation
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Mutual Benefits pays out N5.9bn claims in first month of 2026
Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has paid out N5.94bn in claims to its policyholders in January 2026 alone, underlining its strong read more Mutual Benefits pays out N5.9bn claims in first month of 2026
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Africa Re GMD Karekezi emerges AAMFI chairman
Corneille Karekezi, group-managing director/CEO of African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), has been named the chairperson of the Governing Council Alliance read more Africa Re GMD Karekezi emerges AAMFI chairman
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Trump receives security report on Nigeria 
Committees of the United States House of Representatives have formally presented a  report on Nigeria’s security and religious freedom situation read more Trump receives security report on Nigeria 
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How FG intends to tax freelancers, influencers and online sellers
Nigeria’s fiscal deficit is putting pressure on tax authorities to expand the country’s narrow revenue base, with freelancers, influencers and read more How FG intends to tax freelancers, influencers and online sellers
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Your pension as tax shield: How the new tax law affects your pension contributions
For many Nigerian employees, pension contributions appear on their monthly payslip as a routine statutory deduction. The figure is deducted read more Your pension as tax shield: How the new tax law affects your pension contributions
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Accion Microfinance Bank quotes N2.02bn Commercial Paper on FMDQ Exchange 
FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited has approved the quotation of Accion Microfinance Bank Limited’s N2.02 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper (CP) read more Accion Microfinance Bank quotes N2.02bn Commercial Paper on FMDQ Exchange 
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Nigeria’s fiscal problem is not size, but structure
Nigeria’s public finances are expanding rapidly at both federal and state levels. The Federal Government plans to spend N58.18 trillion read more Nigeria’s fiscal problem is not size, but structure
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Trump’s 10% tariffs take effect as trade confusion deepens
Fresh tariffs ordered by Donald Trump, United States president, have come into force at a lower rate than he publicly read more Trump’s 10% tariffs take effect as trade confusion deepens
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Yobe APC Chair commends Buni, Stakeholders over Peaceful Ward, LG Congresses
Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Yobe State, has commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for read more Yobe APC Chair commends Buni, Stakeholders over Peaceful Ward, LG Congresses
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Kano Assembly urges state govt to respond to US allegations against Kwankwaso
…demands road projects across LGAs The Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to formally engage read more Kano Assembly urges state govt to respond to US allegations against Kwankwaso
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Niger school rescue: FG denies ransom payment, debunks militant release allegations
The Federal Government has dismissed media reports alleging that it paid a huge ransom and released militant commanders to secure read more Niger school rescue: FG denies ransom payment, debunks militant release allegations
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Eterna beats forecast, posts highest profit in a decade
Eterna Plc posted its strongest annual profit growth in more than 10 years after booking a one-off debt gain and read more Eterna beats forecast, posts highest profit in a decade
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Regius Capital enters commercial paper market with N30billion Johnvents industries transaction
A Securities and Exchange Commission-licensed issuing house, Regius Capital Limited, has completed its first Commercial Paper transaction, participating as a read more Regius Capital enters commercial paper market with N30billion Johnvents industries transaction
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Tinubu’s petrodollar order faces legal, fiscal brickwall
When President Bola Tinubu signed Executive Order 9 directing that oil and gas revenues flow directly into the Federation Account, read more Tinubu’s petrodollar order faces legal, fiscal brickwall
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BREAKING: CBN bets on disinflation to deliver second rate cut in five months
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday lowered its benchmark interest rate for the second time in five months, trimming the MPR... read more BREAKING: CBN bets on disinflation to deliver second rate cut in five months
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NDPHC bets on solar for Kano industrial clusters in race to fix energy woes
Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) is pushing into solar energy and dedicated industrial power supply as the state-owned read more NDPHC bets on solar for Kano industrial clusters in race to fix energy woes
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How Africa Fashion Week London 2026 reflects a new global reality for African fashion
For decades, African fashion has been described as “the next big thing.” But as Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) prepares read more How Africa Fashion Week London 2026 reflects a new global reality for African fashion
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Shea butter ban drives 5% surge in local processing – Report
Nigeria’s push to restrict raw shea nut exports and promote local processing is beginning to show early signs of traction, read more Shea butter ban drives 5% surge in local processing – Report
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Banks can grow revenue through digital and risk pricing — Akin Adegoke
Nigeria’s banking sector faces a shifting outlook as a recent report by S&P Global projects tighter margins, higher capital requirements, read more Banks can grow revenue through digital and risk pricing — Akin Adegoke
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NBA: Wembanyama leads San Antonio Spurs past Pistons 114–103
Victor Wembanyama delivered a defensive masterclass as San Antonio Spurs overpowered the Detroit Pistons 114–103 on Monday in a bruising read more NBA: Wembanyama leads San Antonio Spurs past Pistons 114–103
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Why APC will win Osun governorship election — Oyintiloye
Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has expressed confidence that the party will emerge read more Why APC will win Osun governorship election — Oyintiloye
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Lagos hikes BRT fare by 13% on rising operational costs
Lagos commuters will begin to pay more, as the state government has increased fares on all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) read more Lagos hikes BRT fare by 13% on rising operational costs
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Firm launches platform for election transparency in West Africa
Observe West Africa, a data-driven platform focused on transparency, accountability, and decision-making across West Africa, has hosted its official virtual read more Firm launches platform for election transparency in West Africa
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Wike, Okpebholo, others commission 54 construction equipment in Edo
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Monday, joined the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo read more Wike, Okpebholo, others commission 54 construction equipment in Edo
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U.S. assures Nigerian students with valid F1, J1 visas safe despite new travel restrictions
The United States Mission Nigeria has clarified that Nigerian students and exchange visitors holding valid visas will not be affected read more U.S. assures Nigerian students with valid F1, J1 visas safe despite new travel restrictions
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I went to Davos undercover as an ‘important person’ and left with a clearer view of power, AI, and what actually works
I am on the train leaving Davos, watching the Alps disappear behind a curtain of snow, my body finally catching read more I went to Davos undercover as an ‘important person’ and left with a clearer view of power, AI, and what actually works
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The Russia–Ukraine war has turned into a major human trafficking pipeline for Africans
As of late 2025, Ukrainian officials estimated that at least 1,436 African nationals from 36 countries are fighting for Russia read more The Russia–Ukraine war has turned into a major human trafficking pipeline for Africans
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Africa’s startups raise $2.2bn in 2025 as growth outruns Europe, China and India
African startups pulled in $2.2 billion in equity funding in 2025, a 24 percent jump from the previous year, according read more Africa’s startups raise $2.2bn in 2025 as growth outruns Europe, China and India
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Transport sector sees 649% investment surge, hits decade-high
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Nigeria’s transport sector surged to a record decade-high in the first nine months of 2025, read more Transport sector sees 649% investment surge, hits decade-high
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Late-night attack on Kwara border community leaves three dead
At least three people have been killed in a fresh attack on Koro community in Ekiti Local Government Area of read more Late-night attack on Kwara border community leaves three dead
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US Congress asks Nigeria to dump Russian military equipment for American weapons
The United States Congress has called on Nigeria to divest from Russian military equipment and instead procure American defence systems, read more US Congress asks Nigeria to dump Russian military equipment for American weapons
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Report highlights risks of AGOA uncertainty, calls for stronger AfCFTA implementation
A report by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) has warned that growing uncertainty around the United States trade preferences under the African read more Report highlights risks of AGOA uncertainty, calls for stronger AfCFTA implementation
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