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HURIWA alleges plot to use int’l media to undermine 2027 elections
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised concerns over what it described as a looming threat to read more HURIWA alleges plot to use int’l media to undermine 2027 elections
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Cult clash leaves two dead as urban violence deepens in Kano’s Sabon Gari settlement
Residents of Sabon Gari settlement in downtown area of Kano, are reeling after a violent confrontation between rival cult groups read more Cult clash leaves two dead as urban violence deepens in Kano’s Sabon Gari settlement
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Police, DSS, Immigration, two other officers held for bribery in El-Rufai’s case
Five security officers have been arrested and are set to face prosecution over their alleged roles in a security breach read more Police, DSS, Immigration, two other officers held for bribery in El-Rufai’s case
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CBN verifying 13 banks’ funds as recapitalisation deadline month begins
As the final month of the banking sector recapitalisation exercise begins, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is intensifying verification read more CBN verifying 13 banks’ funds as recapitalisation deadline month begins
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PIA, Executive Order 9_2026 and the ‘limitedness’ of NNPC Ltd (2)
The espoused objective of EO9_2026 is to restore the ‘constitutional revenue entitlements for all tiers of government’. However, the operative read more PIA, Executive Order 9_2026 and the ‘limitedness’ of NNPC Ltd (2)
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BREAKING: Tinubu nominates Oyedele as minister of state for finance
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Doris Anite-Uzoka. Anite-Uzoka will now read more BREAKING: Tinubu nominates Oyedele as minister of state for finance
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Foreign firms must register or risk losing Nigerian contracts
Foreign companies that consider withholding tax their final obligation in Nigeria are facing a new challenge, which is mandatory registration. read more Foreign firms must register or risk losing Nigerian contracts
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FIFA launches World Cup countdown, silent on Nigeria’s petition
FIFA on Tuesday launched the 100-day countdown to the 2026 World Cup, still silent on Nigeria’s petition against DR Congo read more FIFA launches World Cup countdown, silent on Nigeria’s petition
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Social listening report: Key Nigerian narratives & global shocks
This report synthesises public sentiment and expert analysis on three key developments: the domestic fallout in Nigeria from the escalating read more Social listening report: Key Nigerian narratives & global shocks
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Women powering Nigeria’s tech ecosystem
Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is rapidly evolving, and the narrative of innovation is increasingly being driven by women. This trend is read more Women powering Nigeria’s tech ecosystem
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Accion MfB deepens financial inclusion drive with new branch
Accion Microfinance Bank reinforces its commitment to financial inclusion with the opening of its 76th branch nationwide and third branch, read more Accion MfB deepens financial inclusion drive with new branch
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Huawei connects 170 million people in remote areas, surpasses ITU digital inclusion target
Huawei has connected 170 million people in remote communities to digital services, exceeding its 2022 commitment to reach 120 million read more Huawei connects 170 million people in remote areas, surpasses ITU digital inclusion target
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PawaPay, Deriv deepens mobile money push across eight African markets
PawaPay, a Pan-African payments company, has partnered with Deriv, an online trading platform, to enable mobile money deposits across multiple read more PawaPay, Deriv deepens mobile money push across eight African markets
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Xiaomi’s premium shift signals intent for competition
The debut of the Xiaomi 17 Series and related ecosystem products has signalled Xiaomi’s intent to compete head-on with Apple read more Xiaomi’s premium shift signals intent for competition
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NGX Group: Reinforcing long-term value creation agenda
Nigerian Exchange Group Plc reinforces its commitment to accelerating market development, deepening product innovation, and embedding sustainability across Nigeria’s capital read more NGX Group: Reinforcing long-term value creation agenda
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Champion Breweries more than doubles profit to a record
Champion Breweries Plc more than doubled profit to a record in 2025 as revenue surged and finance income cushioned the read more Champion Breweries more than doubles profit to a record
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IATA reports 3.8% rise in January passenger demand
…forecasts cheaper airfares despite rise in passenger demand     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a 3.8 read more IATA reports 3.8% rise in January passenger demand
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AI and Cybercrime: Are SMEs ready?
Artificial intelligence is often presented as a productivity tool, a way to automate tasks, analyse data faster and unlock new read more AI and Cybercrime: Are SMEs ready?
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Oyebanji, Fayose woo Ekiti voters for Tinubu ahead of 2027
…as APC receives PDP defectors As the All Progressives Congress (APC) perfects its political strategies ahead of the June 20 read more Oyebanji, Fayose woo Ekiti voters for Tinubu ahead of 2027
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Plateau businesses crippled on insecurity
In Plateau State, rising insecurity is crippling agriculture, destroying businesses and deepening uncertainty among residents, as farmers and traders recount read more Plateau businesses crippled on insecurity
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Group rolls out initiatives to re-energise Bini-speaking people’s economy
Ughoron Group, a Benin-based consultancy, has rolled out initiatives to reenergise the Benin economy through massive investments. The group is read more Group rolls out initiatives to re-energise Bini-speaking people’s economy
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Explainer: Inside Neimeth’s N1.98bn capital restructuring
Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc is seeking shareholder approval for a N1.98 billion capital restructuring that could significantly reshape its balance read more Explainer: Inside Neimeth’s N1.98bn capital restructuring
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Iran drones hit US embassy in Saudi Arabia as Gulf tensions deepen
A drone strike set off a small fire at the United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital early Tuesday, as read more Iran drones hit US embassy in Saudi Arabia as Gulf tensions deepen
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Kaizer Chiefs plot move for Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali
South African Premier League giants Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly interested in securing the signature of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. read more Kaizer Chiefs plot move for Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali
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How Middle East crisis could reshape Africa’s biggest markets
The joint US–Israeli operation that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday has heightened geopolitical tensions in the read more How Middle East crisis could reshape Africa’s biggest markets
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Nigerians stranded as Middle East airspace closures disrupt global flights
Hundreds of Nigerian business travellers and tourists are currently stranded in Dubai and other transit hubs due to widespread flight cancellations read more Nigerians stranded as Middle East airspace closures disrupt global flights
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When politics loses its brakes: A call for democratic restraint in Edo State
The events of Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in Benin City were deeply troubling. A political gathering, peaceful in purpose and read more When politics loses its brakes: A call for democratic restraint in Edo State
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Bridging the digital divide: Technology as a tool for inclusion
Every generation inherits its own version of inequality. In earlier centuries, the dividing lines were drawn by land, literacy, or read more Bridging the digital divide: Technology as a tool for inclusion
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Budget defence exposes deep funding crisis across MDAs
Ongoing budget defence sessions at the National Assembly have exposed a deepening cash crunch across ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), read more Budget defence exposes deep funding crisis across MDAs
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Dubai International Airport records just 20 flights, down from over 1,200
Dubai International Airport, which typically handles more than 1,200 aircraft movements a day and operates around the clock, recorded just read more Dubai International Airport records just 20 flights, down from over 1,200
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Bitget targets 40% of tokenized stock trading by 2030
… boosts TradFi with one-click access Bitget, a Universal Exchange (UEX), has confirmed the global availability of its recently launched read more Bitget targets 40% of tokenized stock trading by 2030
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Limited travel operations resume across the UAE
…At Dubai International Airport, access to terminals has been restricted strictly to passengers with confirmed departures     Limited travel read more Limited travel operations resume across the UAE
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WORLD IN BRIEF: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Oil prices surge, US sanctions Rwanda and other stories
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed amid escalation Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, with a senior Revolutionary read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Oil prices surge, US sanctions Rwanda and other stories
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JAMB busts AI-Powered exam scam targeting UTME candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cracked down on a high-tech scam leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to target read more JAMB busts AI-Powered exam scam targeting UTME candidates
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BusinessToday Conference to Host 300+ Participants, Unveils Speakers
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—BusinessToday Communication Limited has announced the confirmed lineup of speakers for its 10th Annual Conference and Exhibition, scheduled to hold on April 2 at the Ballroom of Oriental Hotel in Lekki, Lagos. The conference, which begins at 9:00 a.m., is themed “Youth Advantage: Redefining Insurance and Pensions for a New Era.” Organisers say […] The post BusinessToday Conference to Host 300+ Participants, Unveils Speakers appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Lagos waste management failures fan air pollution concerns
…As breathing clean air becomes luxury For a city that never goes to sleep, Lagos State generates more than 14,000 read more Lagos waste management failures fan air pollution concerns
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