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Security agents attempt to arrest El-Rufai at Abuja airport, seize passport
Security agents attempted to arrest Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on read more Security agents attempt to arrest El-Rufai at Abuja airport, seize passport
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Anthony Joshua may never return to boxing again – Eddie Hearn
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn says there are no assurances Anthony Joshua will return to boxing following the fatal road accident read more Anthony Joshua may never return to boxing again – Eddie Hearn
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INEC proposes N873bn for 2027 general elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a budget of N873.778 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general read more INEC proposes N873bn for 2027 general elections
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Lower oil output drags NNPC’s December profit by 30%
….as company’s full year 2025 revenue hit N60.51trn The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited faced a challenging end to read more Lower oil output drags NNPC’s December profit by 30%
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2027: I’ll back whoever emerges ADC candidate – Amaechi
…Urges caution on zoning Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, has pledged to support whoever that emerges as the presidential read more 2027: I’ll back whoever emerges ADC candidate – Amaechi
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Africa must forge unity to unlock energy prosperity – NGA
A senior African energy executive has warned that the continent must urgently pursue coordinated policy-making and shared infrastructure or risk read more Africa must forge unity to unlock energy prosperity – NGA
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World Bank backs bank recapitalisation to bridge Nigeria’s credit gap
Nigeria’s push to recapitalise its banks could help unlock credit to businesses and households, narrowing a long-standing intermediation gap that read more World Bank backs bank recapitalisation to bridge Nigeria’s credit gap
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Ikeja Electric demands tax details from customers
Ikeja Electric Distribution Company has given customers eight days to submit tax identification details or risk having their electricity supply read more Ikeja Electric demands tax details from customers
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EFInA capacity-building drive to close Nigeria’s gender finance gap
Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA) has intensified efforts to close Nigeria’s gender gap in access to finance through a read more EFInA capacity-building drive to close Nigeria’s gender finance gap
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FG bets on grassroots development to spark $1trn economy by 2030
In a bold shift in economic strategy, the Federal Government is moving its focus away from traditional top-down fiscal policies, read more FG bets on grassroots development to spark $1trn economy by 2030
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AI-Powered Trading: How Algorithms Are Reshaping Global Markets
Smart code now shapes how trades happen each day. This article explains how algorithm trading works, why it grows fast, read more AI-Powered Trading: How Algorithms Are Reshaping Global Markets
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Dangote refinery capacity may push naira below N1,000/$ – Otedola
Femi Otedola, billionaire investor and chairman of First HoldCo, has projected that the naira could strengthen to below N1,000 per read more Dangote refinery capacity may push naira below N1,000/$ – Otedola
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Tinubu applauds BOI, over N636b disbursement to businesses in 2025
….Supported over 7,000 MSMEs and 570 startups ….Disbursement led to retention of 1.6m jobs, President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, commended read more Tinubu applauds BOI, over N636b disbursement to businesses in 2025
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ICAN hails Olukoyede over anti-corruption gains, seeks deeper collaboration with EFCC
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has commended Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes read more ICAN hails Olukoyede over anti-corruption gains, seeks deeper collaboration with EFCC
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Russia’s WhatsApp block raises brows for Nigeria’s digital sovereignty
Russia’s decision to block Meta-owned WhatsApp has sparked concerns over digital sovereignty, platform regulation, and cybersecurity for Nigerian citizens. WhatsApp read more Russia’s WhatsApp block raises brows for Nigeria’s digital sovereignty
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E-transmission row: Nigerians opt for House version as battle shifts to harmonisation c’tee
Critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s political space, including analysts, lawmakers and civil society organisations, have thrown their weight behind the House read more E-transmission row: Nigerians opt for House version as battle shifts to harmonisation c’tee
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What to know about Ethiopia’s new FX reform taking effect today
Ethiopia has unveiled sweeping amendments to its foreign exchange framework, marking one of the country’s most consequential financial liberalisation moves read more What to know about Ethiopia’s new FX reform taking effect today
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Booming creative sector pushes Nigeria’s soft power ranking to 4-year high
Nigeria’s expanding entertainment and cultural industries are strengthening the country’s global influence, lifting its international standing to the highest level read more Booming creative sector pushes Nigeria’s soft power ranking to 4-year high
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Tax reform: Assessing the first month of implementation
One month after the new reforms took effect, the system is clearly in transition. The government has set bold revenue read more Tax reform: Assessing the first month of implementation
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Russia blocks WhatsApp as Kremlin tightens grip on digital space
Russia has ordered a nationwide block on WhatsApp, cutting off one of the country’s most widely used messaging services as read more Russia blocks WhatsApp as Kremlin tightens grip on digital space
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Insurgency delays pace of highway construction in Borno – Works Ministry
..As NUJ describes roads critical to mobility, livelihoods and overall stability The Federal Ministry of Works has attributed the slow read more Insurgency delays pace of highway construction in Borno – Works Ministry
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32 PAP scholarship beneficiaries bag first class
No fewer than 32 students who are beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) scholarship programme graduated with first-class honours read more 32 PAP scholarship beneficiaries bag first class
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Shettima departs Abuja to represent Tinubu at the 2026 African Union Summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday , departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at read more Shettima departs Abuja to represent Tinubu at the 2026 African Union Summit
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Power Sector Reform Implementation Series (2) : Electricity consumers protection framework
All over the world, households and businesses are affected by electricity issues, the availability or non-availability of it, however, each read more Power Sector Reform Implementation Series (2) : Electricity consumers protection framework
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AU Summit: Nigeria calls for accountability, institutional reform
Nigeria has called for fiscal discipline, institutional accountability, reform, and the timely implementation of audit recommendations across the African Union read more AU Summit: Nigeria calls for accountability, institutional reform
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Coscharis rolls out February rebate on select vehicle models
Coscharis Motors Plc has introduced a month-long campaign offering a rebate of up to 10 percent on selected vehicle models read more Coscharis rolls out February rebate on select vehicle models
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Nottingham Forest target Vitor Pereira after sacking Sean Dyche
Nottingham Forest have sacked Sean Dyche after almost four months in charge, with former Wolves manager Vitor Pereira emerging as the read more Nottingham Forest target Vitor Pereira after sacking Sean Dyche
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This Nigerian CTO cut cloud costs by 40% while scaling to millions of users
Cost discipline is rarely glamorous in the startup ecosystem. Yet in Nigeria’s fintech space, where margins are tight, infrastructure costs read more This Nigerian CTO cut cloud costs by 40% while scaling to millions of users
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Global air cargo demand achieves record volume in 2025 on e-commerce strength
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2025 and December 2025 global air cargo market performance read more Global air cargo demand achieves record volume in 2025 on e-commerce strength
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Nigeria’s edible oil producers seek protection as import surge threatens local market
Stakeholders across Nigeria’s oil palm, soybean and vegetable oil value chains have warned that a surge in imports, weak border read more Nigeria’s edible oil producers seek protection as import surge threatens local market
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FG set to accelerate ranching policy for livestock development – Minister
Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, has said that the Federal Government is set to accelerate National Ranching Policy read more FG set to accelerate ranching policy for livestock development – Minister
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We’re ready to take over Borno in 2027 – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Borno State Chapter has announced its readiness to commence membership registration after settling its internal read more We’re ready to take over Borno in 2027 – ADC
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Nwaebonyi, Hanga clash as Umahi dares lawmakers on projects’ inspection
…I will resign if found wanting – Umahi A heated exchange erupted on Wednesday during the joint budget defence session read more Nwaebonyi, Hanga clash as Umahi dares lawmakers on projects’ inspection
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Air Chief condemns coup plot, vows tough action
Sunday Aneke, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), has strongly condemned reported plans by certain individuals to violently subvert Nigeria’s read more Air Chief condemns coup plot, vows tough action
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Nigeria’s electronic election plan rests on fiber, 774 satellites
Nigeria’s push to transmit election results electronically ahead of the 2027 general elections is shifting from a legal reform debate read more Nigeria’s electronic election plan rests on fiber, 774 satellites
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Nigeria’s food labels under fire over NCD health risks
Medical experts have raised alarm over Nigeria’s current nutritional labelling model at the back of products, saying it is a read more Nigeria’s food labels under fire over NCD health risks
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