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ADC crisis: Kachikwu, state chairmen back court judgement against Mark 
Dumebi Kachikwu, former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside the party’s factional state chairmen, on Wednesday welcomed read more ADC crisis: Kachikwu, state chairmen back court judgement against Mark 
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Unaccounted N210trn: Again, Senate threatens Ojulari with arrest warrant over absence
…says Kyari, Ajia, Wunti reach out to Senate panel The Senate Committee on Public Accounts on Wednesday again threatened to read more Unaccounted N210trn: Again, Senate threatens Ojulari with arrest warrant over absence
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Tinubu names Bianca Odunmegu-Ojukwu, substantive Minister of Foreign Affairs, nominates Enikanolaiye, Minister of State
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who read more Tinubu names Bianca Odunmegu-Ojukwu, substantive Minister of Foreign Affairs, nominates Enikanolaiye, Minister of State
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2027: Tinubu endorses Hamzat’s nomination as Lagos APC consensus Governorship candidate
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, formally endorsed the Lagos All Progressive Congress APC consensus governorship candidate,  Obafemi Hamzat. Bayo Onanuga, read more 2027: Tinubu endorses Hamzat’s nomination as Lagos APC consensus Governorship candidate
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President Tinubu unveils UNESCO’s first global media, information literacy institute
Nigeria has taken a significant step onto the global stage with the unveiling of its first institute dedicated to media read more President Tinubu unveils UNESCO’s first global media, information literacy institute
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Aneke orders relentless air offensive against bandits in Bauchi 
Sunday Aneke, the Chief of the Air Staff,  has ordered intensified, intelligence-led air operations against terrorist and bandit groups, warning read more Aneke orders relentless air offensive against bandits in Bauchi 
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Meet Rabiu Umar, nominee for NMDPRA chief executive
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum read more Meet Rabiu Umar, nominee for NMDPRA chief executive
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‘Real estate market is beginning to question what it is being sold’
Casper Chidubem, president, Home Inspectors Nigeria Limited speaks on the real estate sector, quality of buildings, and the role of inspectors. read more ‘Real estate market is beginning to question what it is being sold’
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Supreme court to rule Thursday on ADC leadership crisis
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has fixed Thursday to deliver judgment in the protracted leadership dispute rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC), read more Supreme court to rule Thursday on ADC leadership crisis
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Satellite operators multiply in Africa as Amazon targets Kenya licence
The low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite race across Africa is gaining momentum as several global operators secure regulatory approvals and strategic read more Satellite operators multiply in Africa as Amazon targets Kenya licence
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PenCom Deploys Digital Platform to Boost Pension Verification Exercise
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Federal Government has intensified efforts to boost participation in the ongoing mandatory verification and enrollment exercise for civil servants with accrued pension rights, following a low turnout despite the significance of the programme. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is conducting a one-time nationwide online verification and enrollment exercise for all active employees […] The post PenCom Deploys Digital Platform to Boost Pension Verification Exercise appeared first on Business Today NG.
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NUPRC backs Ingentia Energy as model for local upstream participation
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening indigenous participation in Nigeria’s oil and gas read more NUPRC backs Ingentia Energy as model for local upstream participation
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Tinubu sacks NMDPRA’s chief, nominates Rabiu Umar as replacement
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of Saidu Mohammed as the authority chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream read more Tinubu sacks NMDPRA’s chief, nominates Rabiu Umar as replacement
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Nigeria crosses N150trn stock valuation as bull run continues 
Nigeria’s stock market has reached a historic peak, with market capitalisation officially crossing the N150 trillion threshold. This monumental achievement read more Nigeria crosses N150trn stock valuation as bull run continues 
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Why cloud infrastructure is becoming central to trust in Nigerian elections
Elections sit at the core of democratic legitimacy, but in Nigeria that legitimacy is still repeatedly contested. The familiar explanations read more Why cloud infrastructure is becoming central to trust in Nigerian elections
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AACCI Nigeria positions itself as a gateway for Asia-Africa trade flows
The Asia-Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry Nigeria Chapter is betting on Nigeria as a central hub for Asia-Africa trade read more AACCI Nigeria positions itself as a gateway for Asia-Africa trade flows
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Platnova bets on unified payments system to scale Africa’s fintech sector 
Platnova Technologies Limited has called for a unified and interoperable payments system across Africa, warning that fragmented financial infrastructure is read more Platnova bets on unified payments system to scale Africa’s fintech sector 
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NGX Group shareholders urge leadership to  continue focus on growth, value creation
Shareholders of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) have commended the Board and Management for the Group’s performance and strategic read more NGX Group shareholders urge leadership to  continue focus on growth, value creation
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6 planes cost me $2m to insure, same amount to insure 25 in Europe – United Nigeria Airlines CEO
Addis Ababa|| Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, has revealed that he is paying a huge sum of $2 read more 6 planes cost me $2m to insure, same amount to insure 25 in Europe – United Nigeria Airlines CEO
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BRIT Properties targets Africa’s housing gap to become choice brand
BRIT Properties Nigeria Limited has set an ambitious target to become Africa’s leading affordable housing brand by 2030, as it read more BRIT Properties targets Africa’s housing gap to become choice brand
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Nigeria’s new finance minister and the illusion of the first 100 days
When Bola Tinubu, president of Africa’s most populous country, appointed Taiwo Oyedele as Nigeria’s new Minister of Finance and Coordinating read more Nigeria’s new finance minister and the illusion of the first 100 days
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Africa pushes health system reset at Nairobi Summit
The World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 has opened in Nairobi, Kenya, with a strong call for urgent and coordinated read more Africa pushes health system reset at Nairobi Summit
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Nigeria’s fiscal reform agenda runs into a digital infrastructure problem
Nigeria’s revenue challenge is well known, but still poorly diagnosed. The country has one of Africa’s largest economies, yet struggles read more Nigeria’s fiscal reform agenda runs into a digital infrastructure problem
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Private sector growth weakens as PMI records first contraction in 16 months
Nigeria’s private sector slipped into contraction in April 2026, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) falling to 49.4 points, marking read more Private sector growth weakens as PMI records first contraction in 16 months
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Oyo moves to attract agric investment as Iseyin Value Hub seeks govt backing
Oyo State is positioning itself to attract private capital into agribusiness, as the Iseyin Agric Value Hub seeks strategic backing read more Oyo moves to attract agric investment as Iseyin Value Hub seeks govt backing
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Namibia holds rates for third straight time as Middle East war clouds outlook
The Bank of Namibia kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.50 percent for a third consecutive meeting in April read more Namibia holds rates for third straight time as Middle East war clouds outlook
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Senate confirms Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor
…describes him as square peg in square hole The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Lamido Yuguda as Deputy read more Senate confirms Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor
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African banks’ tier-1 capital trails single US lender, limiting infrastructure push
African commercial banks face a structural capital constraint that is increasingly shaping their ability to finance large-scale infrastructure projects, with read more African banks’ tier-1 capital trails single US lender, limiting infrastructure push
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SID Initiative empowers young women with disabilities through leadership,  health advocacy training in Lagos
The Sustainable Impact and Development (SID) Initiative successfully conducted a 3-day Capacity Building and Leadership Development Workshop for Adolescent Girls read more SID Initiative empowers young women with disabilities through leadership,  health advocacy training in Lagos
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NCAN leadership tussle: Adesokan faults Ajanaku’s claims insists court ruling nullifies actions
Ademola Adesokan, national president, Nation Cashew Association of Nigeria, NCAN, has said former president Ojo Ajanaku lacks the legal authority read more NCAN leadership tussle: Adesokan faults Ajanaku’s claims insists court ruling nullifies actions
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Ghana seeks majority private investor for new national carrier
Ghana says it was working to identify an investor for a new national airline, inviting “potential strategic partners” to engage read more Ghana seeks majority private investor for new national carrier
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NDLEA Raids 3 illicit Drug Warehouses in Lagos, Recovers N16.9bn worth of opioids
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered three illicit drug warehouses hidden in a residential estate in Okota area of Lagos where Two Million Three Hundred and Sixty Thousand (2,360,000) pills of high-potency tramadol 225mg and One Million Nine Hundred and Nine Thousand Four Hundred (1,909,400) bottles of codeine […] The post NDLEA Raids 3 illicit Drug Warehouses in Lagos, Recovers N16.9bn worth of opioids appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Court Restrains INEC from Recognising ADC Caretaker-Backed State Congresses
The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising or participating in any state congresses conducted by a disputed interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress. The court also restrained former Senate President David Mark and other party leaders from interfering with the roles and tenure of elected state […] The post Court Restrains INEC from Recognising ADC Caretaker-Backed State Congresses appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Mutual Benefits pays out N13.6bn claims Q1 2026
Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has paid out N13.6 billion in claims to policyholders across its General Insurance and Life Business read more Mutual Benefits pays out N13.6bn claims Q1 2026
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Mutual Benefits Pays ₦13.6bn Claims Amid Industry Reforms
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, said it paid a total of ₦13.6 billion in claims to policyholders across its General Insurance and Life business segments in the first quarter of 2026, spanning January to March. The impressive payout underscores the company’s enduring commitment to prompt claims settlement, financial strength and the fulfilment of its […] The post Mutual Benefits Pays ₦13.6bn Claims Amid Industry Reforms appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Ibukun Awosika quits Cadbury Nigeria board after nearly two decades
Renowned business leader Ibukun Awosika has resigned from the Board of Directors of Cadbury Nigeria Plc after nearly two decades read more Ibukun Awosika quits Cadbury Nigeria board after nearly two decades
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