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Global tech stocks power strong 2026 start as AI rally continues
Global equity markets have started 2026 with significant momentum, especially those tied to artificial intelligence (AI) and data-center infrastructure, driven read more Global tech stocks power strong 2026 start as AI rally continues
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Xavi Hernández emerges leading candidate for Man United job
Manchester United have reportedly identified former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández as their top target to succeed Ruben Amorim, who was read more Xavi Hernández emerges leading candidate for Man United job
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Education loan applications reach 1.33m as NELFUND disburses N161.9bn
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of N161.97 billion to students across the country, benefiting more read more Education loan applications reach 1.33m as NELFUND disburses N161.9bn
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Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement strengthens Northern mobilisation, rallies support in Kaduna
The Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement has intensified its grassroots mobilisation in Northern Nigeria, with a renewed push in Kaduna State read more Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement strengthens Northern mobilisation, rallies support in Kaduna
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USA-Venezuela quagmire: Morass for sober reflection
Nigeria is deemed the giant of Africa. As such, it is expected that Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, should have read more USA-Venezuela quagmire: Morass for sober reflection
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IGP deploys Gumel, 17 commissioners of police to strategic commands, harps on professionalism
Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has ordered the deployment of a newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) and read more IGP deploys Gumel, 17 commissioners of police to strategic commands, harps on professionalism
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Nigeria’s internet data usage surges to 13.2 million terabytes in 2025 – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that Nigeria’s internet data usage surged to approximately 13.2 million terabytes (TB) in read more Nigeria’s internet data usage surges to 13.2 million terabytes in 2025 – NCC
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Women entrepreneurs’ trade fair to hold in Kwara, targets 30,000 participants
Muslim women entrepreneurs, under the aegis of Muslimapreneur, on Tuesday announced that scores of Muslim women entrepreneurs in Kwara State read more Women entrepreneurs’ trade fair to hold in Kwara, targets 30,000 participants
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UN laments spate of attacks in Niger State, calls for protection of civilians, schools
Mohamed Malick Fall, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, has called for stronger protection of civilians, civilian read more UN laments spate of attacks in Niger State, calls for protection of civilians, schools
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Nigerian Army opens applications for Direct Short Service Commission Course 29/2026
The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2026, calling on read more Nigerian Army opens applications for Direct Short Service Commission Course 29/2026
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NELFUND disburses N161.9bn to over 864,000 students as applications hit 1.33 million
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of N161.97 billion to students across the country, benefiting more read more NELFUND disburses N161.9bn to over 864,000 students as applications hit 1.33 million
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FAAN pledges operational excellence, sustainability with new integrated management system policy
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to operational excellence, safety, quality service delivery and environmental read more FAAN pledges operational excellence, sustainability with new integrated management system policy
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Impostor meals’ allegations spark food safety concerns on Glovo
On a humid Lagos morning, Adenike Ruth lay curled on her bed, too weak to stand, her body still reeling read more Impostor meals’ allegations spark food safety concerns on Glovo
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 KEDCO promotes 1,500 Staff, the largest promotion ever made by the company
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has approved the promotion of 1,500 employees in what it described as the largest merit-based read more  KEDCO promotes 1,500 Staff, the largest promotion ever made by the company
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International travel hits 3-year high, domestic air traffic slumps by 13% since 2022
New data from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has exposed a deepening divide in the country’s aviation sector. read more International travel hits 3-year high, domestic air traffic slumps by 13% since 2022
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LinkedIn users with content creation strategy, land more opportunities – Expert
…Job seekers who treat LinkedIn like a resume database are being quietly overlooked …Recruiters are sourcing talent the same way read more LinkedIn users with content creation strategy, land more opportunities – Expert
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Training youths in procurement, project management could create up to 130,000 jobs – NBS
A report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicates that if 5 to 10 percent of unemployed young persons read more Training youths in procurement, project management could create up to 130,000 jobs – NBS
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Here are five shocks that may disrupt price stability in 2026 — PwC
Nigeria’s recent disinflation gains could come under renewed pressure in 2026 as a combination of domestic and external shocks threatens read more Here are five shocks that may disrupt price stability in 2026 — PwC
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Badaru denies defection rumour, reaffirms loyalty to APC
Mohammed Badaru, former minister of Defence, has dismissed reports suggesting he is set to defect to the African Democratic Congress read more Badaru denies defection rumour, reaffirms loyalty to APC
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US intervention in Venezuela: A bold move for energy security and global energy dynamics? Lessons for Africa
The recent dramatic US intervention in Venezuela’s political and energy landscape has triggered seismic debates on global energy security, geopolitical read more US intervention in Venezuela: A bold move for energy security and global energy dynamics? Lessons for Africa
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Tension in Kano as Kwankwaso, Kano gov clash over support for Tinubu
…Gov Yusuf’s defection to APC doesn’t guarantee victory in 2027 – Analyst  Political tension has heightened in Kano State following read more Tension in Kano as Kwankwaso, Kano gov clash over support for Tinubu
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Nigerian box office hit historic N15.6bn in 2025 as Nollywood films get more views than Hollywood for first time
Nigeria’s cinema industry recorded its strongest performance ever in 2025, with a total box office gross of N15.6 billion (approximately read more Nigerian box office hit historic N15.6bn in 2025 as Nollywood films get more views than Hollywood for first time
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Bwala says Obi will miss ADC presidential, Vice-Presidential tickets
Daniel Bwala says Peter Obi will neither emerge as the presidential nor vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). read more Bwala says Obi will miss ADC presidential, Vice-Presidential tickets
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COAS prioritises training, combat readiness in fight against insurgency
…as Nigerian Army opens 2026 training cycle Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has underscored the importance of realistic read more COAS prioritises training, combat readiness in fight against insurgency
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Wike reaffirms loyalty to Tinubu amid rising APC tensions in Rivers
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has restated his firm allegiance to President Bola Tinubu, insisting that read more Wike reaffirms loyalty to Tinubu amid rising APC tensions in Rivers
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Diamond slump pushes Botswana to eye $100,000 ‘golden passport’
…may become seventh African country offering citizenship-by-investment Botswana is weighing a “golden passport” scheme that would grant citizenship to foreign read more Diamond slump pushes Botswana to eye $100,000 ‘golden passport’
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2026: The enigma year for which the Soothsayers lost their compass
The end-of-year soothsayer, that perennial fixture of December: prophets, star-gazers and forecasters, fell conspicuously silent as 2025 drew to a read more 2026: The enigma year for which the Soothsayers lost their compass
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Family income recovery drives consumer confidence in January 2026
Consumers expressed stronger optimism about Nigeria’s macroeconomic outlook in January 2026, largely driven by improvements in family income, according to read more Family income recovery drives consumer confidence in January 2026
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Tension in Ondo, as athletes protest appointment of Sports Council acting GM
Sports unions and athletes on Tuesday, have protested over the appointment of Evelyn Lebi as the acting General Manager of read more Tension in Ondo, as athletes protest appointment of Sports Council acting GM
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Aiyedatiwa launches 5million emblem appeal fund, donates one-month salary to fallen heroes
Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Ondo State Governor, has officially launched the N5million Emblem Appeal Fund to mark the commencement of activities for read more Aiyedatiwa launches 5million emblem appeal fund, donates one-month salary to fallen heroes
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SEC says stronger regulation underpins NGX’s N100trn market cap milestone 
Nigeria’s equities market crossed the N100 trillion market capitalisation threshold this week, extending early-year gains amid broad participation across key read more SEC says stronger regulation underpins NGX’s N100trn market cap milestone 
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Chelsea appoint Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior new head coach
Chelsea have announced the appointment of Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, handing the 41-year-old Englishman a read more Chelsea appoint Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior new head coach
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Mutfwang commissions new Police out-station to boost security in Plateau community
Succour has come to residents of Dong community in Jos-North Local Government Area of Plateau State with the commissioning of read more Mutfwang commissions new Police out-station to boost security in Plateau community
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Governor Yusuf at 63: Birthday messages expose shifting alliances in Kano politics
The 63rd birthday celebration of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has gone beyond routine goodwill messages to emerge as read more Governor Yusuf at 63: Birthday messages expose shifting alliances in Kano politics
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CBN sees capital market extending bullish streak on bank recapitalisation
Nigeria’s capital market is expected to sustain its bullish run last year through 2026, buoyed by the ongoing banking sector read more CBN sees capital market extending bullish streak on bank recapitalisation
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Analysts say recapitalisation to improve banks’ loan growth in 2026
Nigeria’s banking sector is expected to record stronger loan growth and more resilient earnings in 2026, driven largely by recent read more Analysts say recapitalisation to improve banks’ loan growth in 2026
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