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How court battles cloud Nigeria’s oil prospects
By the time Nigeria passed the Petroleum Industry Act in 2021, the country’s oil sector had endured nearly a decade read more How court battles cloud Nigeria’s oil prospects
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Carrick calls for patience amid calls for permanent United role
Michael Carrick has played down calls for a permanent contract, insisting that his time as Manchester United manager should only read more Carrick calls for patience amid calls for permanent United role
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Bitget, BlockSec introduce UEX Security Standard
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), said it has released UEX Security Standard: From Proof to Protection, a joint read more Bitget, BlockSec introduce UEX Security Standard
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Otu’s Honours: Ironbar says academic, media Honours deepen ‘people first’ mandate
Emmanuel Ironbar, Chief of Staff to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State,  has described as a resounding endorsement of read more Otu’s Honours: Ironbar says academic, media Honours deepen ‘people first’ mandate
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President Tinubu heads to UK for first state visit in nearly four decades
After a 37-year hiatus, Nigeria is finally returning to the United Kingdom for a state visit. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu read more President Tinubu heads to UK for first state visit in nearly four decades
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Poor revenue undermining efforts to ease debt servicing strain – Minister
Doris Uzoka-Anite, the minister of state for finance has said that poor revenue generation was impacting the government ‘s ability read more Poor revenue undermining efforts to ease debt servicing strain – Minister
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Federation account inflows jump to N35tn in 2025 — AGF
Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, accountant-general of the federation (AGF), says inflows into the federation account rose to N35 trillion in 2025, up read more Federation account inflows jump to N35tn in 2025 — AGF
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Editors faults Senate’s stance on result transmission, warns of eroding trust
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed concern over the Senate’s position on the transmission of election results ahead read more Editors faults Senate’s stance on result transmission, warns of eroding trust
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FG begins implementation of renegotiated ASUU agreement
The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of key welfare components of its renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union read more FG begins implementation of renegotiated ASUU agreement
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Access Bank’s bid for Bidvest Bank collapses as South African sale process restarts
Access Bank has failed in its attempt to acquire Bidvest Bank, after the transaction collapsed due to unmet conditions by read more Access Bank’s bid for Bidvest Bank collapses as South African sale process restarts
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Nigerian lawmakers urge removal of electricity subsidy to boost revenue
Members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations have called for the full removal of electricity subsidy as part of efforts read more Nigerian lawmakers urge removal of electricity subsidy to boost revenue
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US flags visa overstays as threat to Nigeria’s travel access
The United States Mission in Nigeria has renewed its warned  that visa overstays and other forms of non-compliance could have read more US flags visa overstays as threat to Nigeria’s travel access
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How Ali Bello used Kogi funds to buy Abuja properties – EFCC witness tells court
Ahmed Abubakar, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), told a federal high court in Abuja that read more How Ali Bello used Kogi funds to buy Abuja properties – EFCC witness tells court
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Election integrity and the politics of discretion
Democracies rarely die in one dramatic moment. More often, they are quietly redesigned—clause by clause—until citizens discover that elections still read more Election integrity and the politics of discretion
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Dangote refinery says it has identified individuals claiming it imports petrol, threatens legal action
The Dangote refinery says it has identified individuals behind claims that it imports petrol into Nigeria, describing the narrative as read more Dangote refinery says it has identified individuals claiming it imports petrol, threatens legal action
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Building a board of advisors: A guide for Nigerian businesses
In the vibrant and often challenging landscape of Nigerian entrepreneurship, where grit and relentless hustle are practically prerequisites for survival, read more Building a board of advisors: A guide for Nigerian businesses
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NCDMB rules out certificate transfer in oil industry contracting
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has ruled out the transfer of certificates in oil industry contracting as read more NCDMB rules out certificate transfer in oil industry contracting
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Nigeria, as global aid funding collapses
Nigeria’s latest ranking as the world’s top hunger hotspot for 2026 should shake the nation out of policy fatigue and read more Nigeria, as global aid funding collapses
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Bullish signal for NGX as PenCom raises equity caps
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has formally adjusted the investment boundaries for Nigeria’s N21 trillion pension industry, a move analysts read more Bullish signal for NGX as PenCom raises equity caps
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Building Africa’s next generation of resilient health systems
Over the past year, conversations across global development circles have shifted noticeably. From discussions around U.S. aid reductions and evolving read more Building Africa’s next generation of resilient health systems
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Group positions creativity for jobs, inclusive growth in Rivers
COLE2CREA8, the creative economy and enterprise acceleration platform under the ‘COLE’CTIVE INITIATIVE’, has been launched as a citizen-powered programme aimed read more Group positions creativity for jobs, inclusive growth in Rivers
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PenCom deploys tech to lift informal pension coverage from zero to 10% 
..says over 75 million workers face retirement without finacial protection  Nigeria’s Pension Commission (PenCom) disclosed, on Monday, that it would read more PenCom deploys tech to lift informal pension coverage from zero to 10% 
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Lassa fever claims four lives, spreads across seven Plateau LGAs 
The Plateau State Government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever, with 11 positive cases and four deaths recorded across read more Lassa fever claims four lives, spreads across seven Plateau LGAs 
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Ex-NBA president tells NASS to mandate e-transmission of 2027 election results 
Olisa Agbakoba, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has called on the National read more Ex-NBA president tells NASS to mandate e-transmission of 2027 election results 
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FX market gap widens first time in three years 
The gap between Nigeria’s official and parallel exchange rates has widened to more than N90, marking the widest divergence since read more FX market gap widens first time in three years 
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Protest erupts as Nigerians demand real time election results
Hundreds of protesters converged at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, on Monday to demand real time election results. The protest read more Protest erupts as Nigerians demand real time election results
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Africa Startup funding deals revert to post-2020 levels in January
African startup deal activity weakened again at the start of 2026, with the number of disclosed funding rounds falling back read more Africa Startup funding deals revert to post-2020 levels in January
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Peter Obi Joins #OccupyNASS Protest at National Assembly
Hundreds of protesters under the hashtag #OccupyNASS on Monday converged at the main entrance of the National Assembly, expressing displeasure over alleged alterations to provisions of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill and the implementation of the new tax law. Chanting solidarity songs, the protesters accused lawmakers of tinkering with key electoral reforms and policies they […] The post Peter Obi Joins #OccupyNASS Protest at National Assembly appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Tinubu: We’ll Overcome Terrorism, BanditryO
President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that Nigeria will defeat terrorism and banditry, describing the security threats as “unacceptable” and alien to the nation’s core values. Declaring open the Second National Economic Council (NEC) Conference at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, President Tinubu assured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve to strengthen the country’s security […] The post Tinubu: We’ll Overcome Terrorism, BanditryO appeared first on Business Today NG.
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EFCC Probes Two for Alleged ₦70.03m Diversion in Enugu
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigations of one Ibekwe Izuchukwu Emmanuel, a sales representative of Prince OJ Global Services Limited and Miracle Onyekachi Nnaji, a Point of Sale, POS operator for alleged criminal diversion of N70, 030, 450 (Seventy Million, Thirty Thousand, Four Hundred […] The post EFCC Probes Two for Alleged ₦70.03m Diversion in Enugu appeared first on Business Today NG.
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EFCC Arraigns Two as Court Orders Remand Over Alleged ₦603.4m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, arraigned Gidado Ibrahim and Halimat Adenike Tejusho(at large) before Justice H. Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory,  FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja for an alleged N600m job scam They were arraigned on an amended six count charge bordering  on fraud, obtaining under false pretence and forgery […] The post EFCC Arraigns Two as Court Orders Remand Over Alleged ₦603.4m Fraud appeared first on Business Today NG.
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EFCC Arraigns Otobor Onajefe for Alleged ₦37.44m Fraud in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, arraigned one Otobor Geoffrey Onajefe on a two-count charge bordering an alleged conspiracy and stealing to the tune of ₦37,440,000.00 (Thirty-Seven Million, Four Hundred and Forty Thousand Naira) before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, […] The post EFCC Arraigns Otobor Onajefe for Alleged ₦37.44m Fraud in Lagos appeared first on Business Today NG.
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LASG Creates Over 15,000 Jobs Through Lagos Agripreneurship Programme
The Lagos State Government has created over 15,000 jobs for its residents through the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP), an intervention programme aimed at training young people between the ages of 18 and 30 years in modern agricultural practices to showcase the possibilities in the food systems using training, internship, and mentorship platforms. The intervention programme […] The post LASG Creates Over 15,000 Jobs Through Lagos Agripreneurship Programme appeared first on Business Today NG.
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Wimbart bets on pre-seed Africa with new PR unit for founders under $1m mark
As Africa’s early-stage tech ecosystem grows more competitive, communications agency Wimbart is targeting pre-seed startups with a new public relations read more Wimbart bets on pre-seed Africa with new PR unit for founders under $1m mark
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SIG to boosts local food production as packaging femand rises in Nigeria
Global packaging solutions provider SIG is ramping up its engagement in Nigeria as rising food and beverage production drives demand read more SIG to boosts local food production as packaging femand rises in Nigeria
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N2.72bn capital vote insufficient for trade, investment push — Minister
Jumoke Oduwole, the minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, has cautioned that the Federal Ministry’s proposed N2.72 billion capital allocation read more N2.72bn capital vote insufficient for trade, investment push — Minister
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