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December Economy: Nigeria’s local brands are about to have their biggest month
On a warm Saturday afternoon in early December, the Lekki Arts & Crafts Market is already heaving. A young banker read more December Economy: Nigeria’s local brands are about to have their biggest month
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7 essential documents you need to renew your Nigerian passport quickly
Renewing a Nigerian passport has become easier, but many applicants still face delays because they arrive without the right documents. read more 7 essential documents you need to renew your Nigerian passport quickly
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Stakeholders urge journalists to amplify marginalised voices for Africa’s inclusive growth
Stakeholders in the media and development sectors on Tuesday said Africa’s inclusive growth will remain a mirage unless journalists amplify read more Stakeholders urge journalists to amplify marginalised voices for Africa’s inclusive growth
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SEC to democratise information dissemination, enhance investor engagement with USSD Code, ISS Audio
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to unveil two innovative products – a USSD Service and ISA Audio read more SEC to democratise information dissemination, enhance investor engagement with USSD Code, ISS Audio
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Niger Delta Youth Congress says call for Matawalle’s ouster political
The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to retain wave what it described as read more Niger Delta Youth Congress says call for Matawalle’s ouster political
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Personal finance: Detty December: The season that wants your wallet
Detty December is not just a phrase, it’s a lifestyle. It’s that time of the year when Lagos never sleeps, read more Personal finance: Detty December: The season that wants your wallet
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FHSA, NSPRI move to boost food processing with climate-smart equipment training
…train women-led processors Efforts to boost value addition, agroprocessing, and climate-smart mechanisation in Nigeria took a major step recently as read more FHSA, NSPRI move to boost food processing with climate-smart equipment training
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AFCON: Hull City in talks with NFF to delay Semi Ajayi’s camp arrival
Hull City are reportedly in discussions with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to delay Semi Ajayi’s release for the Super read more AFCON: Hull City in talks with NFF to delay Semi Ajayi’s camp arrival
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Umuada Productions: Angel’s journey to reclaiming African stories
From the moment Angel Okwuosa first put pen to paper as a child, her path has been guided by a read more Umuada Productions: Angel’s journey to reclaiming African stories
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Senate screens Christopher Musa for Defence Minister job
The Senate has commenced the screening of Christopher Musa, the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General, as the new read more Senate screens Christopher Musa for Defence Minister job
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Real reason Tinubu replaced Badaru with Christopher Musa
Christopher Musa, nominated by President Bola Tinubu, to replace Abubakar Badaru, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, is widely seen read more Real reason Tinubu replaced Badaru with Christopher Musa
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NGX begins Commercial Paper listings
Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has introduced Commercial Paper (CP) listings, following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The read more NGX begins Commercial Paper listings
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US Congress reopens inquiry into alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, report headed to Trump
Committees of the United States Congress on Tuesday in Washington held a joint briefing over the alleged persecution of Christians read more US Congress reopens inquiry into alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, report headed to Trump
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Stories that mirror children boost reading and self-esteem—Aboderin-Talabi
Olubunmi Aboderin-Talabi, a renowned children’s author and convener of Akada Children’s Book Festival, Nigeria’s first and largest literary festival dedicated read more Stories that mirror children boost reading and self-esteem—Aboderin-Talabi
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Nigeria moves towards circular auto economy, to build first modern ELV recycling plant
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has partnered with Japan’s Kaiho Industry Co. Ltd. to establish Nigeria’s first read more Nigeria moves towards circular auto economy, to build first modern ELV recycling plant
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US Senator pushes bill to end dual citizenship
Bernie Moreno, United States Senator has introduced a controversial bill seeking to end the long-standing practice of dual citizenship for read more US Senator pushes bill to end dual citizenship
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Bauchi police arrest drug dealer, seize tramadol, diazepam worth N12.2m
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug dealer, Ogbu Simon, and recovered 17,500 sachets of Tramadol and read more Bauchi police arrest drug dealer, seize tramadol, diazepam worth N12.2m
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Nigeria bets on digital payments VAT for more revenue
Nigeria’s new tax reform now enforces compliance on Value Added Tax (VAT) payment on digital payments, SaaS and online services read more Nigeria bets on digital payments VAT for more revenue
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Experts urge stronger action to curb rising Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa
Public health experts have called for stronger action by governments and citizens to contain the spread of Neglected Tropical Diseases read more Experts urge stronger action to curb rising Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa
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Uba Sani opens Kaduna’s first procurement summit, pledges stronger accountability
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has declared open the maiden Procurement, Logistics and Supply Management International Industry Summit 1.0 read more Uba Sani opens Kaduna’s first procurement summit, pledges stronger accountability
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How Nigeria’s private equity market fared in the nine months
Nigeria’s private equity (PE) market is becoming more diversified and disciplined, with investors deploying capital across 13 sectors in the read more How Nigeria’s private equity market fared in the nine months
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Summit flags N543bn annual export loss as hazardous pesticides threaten Nigeria’s food system
Nigeria is losing an estimated N543.7 billion annually to international export bans triggered by excessive pesticide residues in agricultural produce, read more Summit flags N543bn annual export loss as hazardous pesticides threaten Nigeria’s food system
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Northern stakeholders urges Tinubu to retain Matawalle
The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Mohammed Bello Matawale, Nigeria’s Minister of read more Northern stakeholders urges Tinubu to retain Matawalle
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Stay vigilant, Ohanaeze tells Tinubu, cites 2015-style political tactics’
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Igbo apex socio-cultural body, has called on President Bola Tinubu to remain vigilant in the face read more Stay vigilant, Ohanaeze tells Tinubu, cites 2015-style political tactics’
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Africa Re gets S&P financial rating upgrade to full ‘A’
…outlook stable, positive Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has raised the global scale long-term issuer credit and insurer financial read more Africa Re gets S&P financial rating upgrade to full ‘A’
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Regulatory gridlock threatens Nigeria’s crypto market ahead 2026 tax enforcement
Nigeria’s cryptocurrency market faces renewed uncertainty as a combination of stalled licensing, rising compliance costs, and an impending tax regime read more Regulatory gridlock threatens Nigeria’s crypto market ahead 2026 tax enforcement
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Building Nigeria’s tech future, one classroom at a time
A student in a Lagos public school recently asked me, “Why do we need to learn this?” He was pointing read more Building Nigeria’s tech future, one classroom at a time
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Africa tech IPO drought ends with two $427M listings
Africa’s six-year tech IPO drought ended dramatically in November as South African fintech Optasia and Moroccan payments firm Cash Plus read more Africa tech IPO drought ends with two $427M listings
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South-West security: Intent is not enough, action is urgent
The recent South-West Governors’ Forum meeting signalled both hope and frustration. The six governors of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, read more South-West security: Intent is not enough, action is urgent
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Greenwich Merchant Bank tops FMDQ’s 2025 compliance rankings
Greenwich Merchant Bank (GMB) has been named the best-compliant member by FMDQ Group PLC, reflecting its strong adherence to regulatory read more Greenwich Merchant Bank tops FMDQ’s 2025 compliance rankings
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Rivers State is back in business – Investment promotion agency
The Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency (RSIPA) says Rivers State is back in business. The Agency has also articulated plans read more Rivers State is back in business – Investment promotion agency
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Rivers subsurface financials
For most of this year, figures concerning Rivers State financial seem to be available only in underground sources. When Sim read more Rivers subsurface financials
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Why a One-Dimensional Investment Strategy No Longer Works
As is the case with many investors, simplicity has always held a strong appeal. A single asset class, one financial read more Why a One-Dimensional Investment Strategy No Longer Works
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Belaunde survives shooting as Peru’s tense election season turns violent
Rafael Belaunde, a Peruvian presidential hopeful, escaped with minor injuries on Tuesday after gunmen opened fire on his car south read more Belaunde survives shooting as Peru’s tense election season turns violent
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Anatomy of the deal: FBNQuest to EverQuest
On November 29, FBN Holdings Plc announced its full divestment from FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, ending nearly a decade of read more Anatomy of the deal: FBNQuest to EverQuest
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GDP unpacked: What Q3 2025 tells us about jobs, prices, and economic Inclusion
Nigeria’s Q3 2025 GDP report paints a picture of sustained rebound- albeit not comfort. With output rising 3.98% year-on-year, the read more GDP unpacked: What Q3 2025 tells us about jobs, prices, and economic Inclusion
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