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El-Rufai alleges plot to possible politically-motivated arrest, detention upon his return to Nigeria
Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State, has raised the alarm possible politically-motivated arrest and detention upon his read more El-Rufai alleges plot to possible politically-motivated arrest, detention upon his return to Nigeria
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Cross River community banishes 60-year old woman for witchcraft
Florence Osang, a 60-year woman, residing at Abo-Obisu Village, Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, has been banished read more Cross River community banishes 60-year old woman for witchcraft
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Atedo Peterside, Bishop Kukah,Emir Sanusi, Falz, other prominent Nigerians call for democratic reforms
Twenty-four prominent Nigerians, including Atedo Peterside, Bishop Matthew Kukah, former Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II, activist Aisha Yesufu, and read more Atedo Peterside, Bishop Kukah,Emir Sanusi, Falz, other prominent Nigerians call for democratic reforms
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Valentine Economy I: When love is purchased
Valentine’s season is not a celebration. It is an economy. And like every economy, it reveals priorities, pressure points, and read more Valentine Economy I: When love is purchased
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Counting Trillions, Measuring Nothing? An analytical look at FAAC allocation, subnational performance
…State revenue is soaring but services stalling …More fiscal windfalls, governance headwinds Nigeria’s states have never been richer on paper. read more Counting Trillions, Measuring Nothing? An analytical look at FAAC allocation, subnational performance
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The five quotients of modern leadership every leader must master
Leaders are a combination of different kinds of intelligence, with each having its distinct quotient. This is to navigate complexity, read more The five quotients of modern leadership every leader must master
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ESG and the future of infrastructure financing
Financial institutions worldwide are under growing pressure to decarbonise. Lenders increasingly “green” their loan books, and infrastructure projects are coming read more ESG and the future of infrastructure financing
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The politics embedded in economic structure
Every economy tells a political story long before any election does. Long before manifestos are written or ballots are cast, read more The politics embedded in economic structure
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30m Nigerian women, girls face AI-enabled online attacks by 2030 – Report
Up to 30 million women and girls in Nigeria could face online abuse enabled by generative artificial intelligence by 2030, read more 30m Nigerian women, girls face AI-enabled online attacks by 2030 – Report
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Ten dead after woman opens fire in British Columbia high school
Ten people, including the suspected shooter, have died after a woman opened fire at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, read more Ten dead after woman opens fire in British Columbia high school
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Stocks rally as pension funds ignite liquidity tsunami
Nigeria’s stock market surged on Tuesday after a quiet but powerful rule change released fresh money from the country’s pension read more Stocks rally as pension funds ignite liquidity tsunami
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Woro massacre: Senate orders forest sweep, demands rescue of abducted women, children
The Senate on Tuesday raised the alarm over escalating killings and abductions in Woro communities in Kaima Local Government Area read more Woro massacre: Senate orders forest sweep, demands rescue of abducted women, children
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FG attracts $23m from foreign partners for eye treatments
…Targets 1.6m schoolchildren, 7,500 teachers, 81,000 free reading glasses As part of efforts to strengthen eye healthcare, the federal government read more FG attracts $23m from foreign partners for eye treatments
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Dangote accuses petrol importers of fresh sabotage
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused “unpatriotic and unscrupulous individuals” of orchestrating a sophisticated misinformation campaign designed to undermine the $20 read more Dangote accuses petrol importers of fresh sabotage
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GoNigeria calls for democratic reforms, expands mandate beyond voter mobilisation
The GoNigeria Initiative has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy, urging the nation to look beyond periodic elections and read more GoNigeria calls for democratic reforms, expands mandate beyond voter mobilisation
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Stocks rally as pension funds ignite liquidity tsunami
Nigeria’s stock market surged on Tuesday after a quiet but powerful rule change released fresh money from the country’s pension read more Stocks rally as pension funds ignite liquidity tsunami
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NRS sees 44% revenue jump as tax overhaul takes shape
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has projected a revenue target of N40.71 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year, signalling a read more NRS sees 44% revenue jump as tax overhaul takes shape
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Ezekwesili, Yesufu Slam Senate over Dual Election Result Transmission Clause
…Defections Fuel One-Party Dominance, Shape Senate Decisions — Ningi …says it’s left to Nigerians to decide Prominent civil society leaders read more Ezekwesili, Yesufu Slam Senate over Dual Election Result Transmission Clause
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Sesko’s 96th-minute equaliser rescues Man United against West Ham
Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score a 96th-minute equaliser to earn Manchester United a 1–1 draw against West read more Sesko’s 96th-minute equaliser rescues Man United against West Ham
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Ramsey strike lifts Newcastle past Tottenham as pressure mounts on Frank
Jacob Ramsey fired Newcastle United to a vital 2–1 away win over Tottenham Hotspur, piling further pressure on Spurs manager read more Ramsey strike lifts Newcastle past Tottenham as pressure mounts on Frank
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SEC Pushes Capital Market Education to Strengthen Civil Service Retirement Outcomes
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Nigerian civil servants to take advantage of opportunities in the capital market to build wealth, enhance financial security and actively participate in national economic growth. Speaking during a strategic engagement with the Head of Service of the Federation, Dame Didi Walson-Jack and top officials of the service, […] The post SEC Pushes Capital Market Education to Strengthen Civil Service Retirement Outcomes appeared first on Business Today NG.
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CBN Approves Weekly $150,000 FX Sales to BDCs to Boost Retail Liquidity
BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR-The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday said it has approved the participation of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) as part of efforts to improve foreign exchange liquidity in the retail segment of the market and meet the legitimate needs of end users. The […] The post CBN Approves Weekly $150,000 FX Sales to BDCs to Boost Retail Liquidity appeared first on Business Today NG.
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ICPC flags weak systems, pushes anti-corruption reforms
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has warned that weak controls within  strategic agency pose risks read more ICPC flags weak systems, pushes anti-corruption reforms
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A salute to leadership: Africa’s richest Indian, Prateek Suri, praises President Mnangagwa’s vision
Maser Group chief executive officer Prateek Suri has met with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the country’s Minister of Information read more A salute to leadership: Africa’s richest Indian, Prateek Suri, praises President Mnangagwa’s vision
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Why Nollywood’s first zombie film made N40m and counting
‘Alive Till Dawn’, opened in Nigerian cinemas on January 30, 2026, and has grossed over N40 million in its second read more Why Nollywood’s first zombie film made N40m and counting
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Slot admits toughest season of his managerial career 
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has admitted that the 2025/26 season is the toughest of his managerial career, lamenting his side’s read more Slot admits toughest season of his managerial career 
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ASUU yet to receive 40% salary increase despite FG’s claim
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have yet to receive the 40% salary increase and other welfare read more ASUU yet to receive 40% salary increase despite FG’s claim
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Dangote eyes investments in Burundi’s mining, power, others
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has revealed plans to explore new investment opportunities in Burundi across solid minerals, power generation read more Dangote eyes investments in Burundi’s mining, power, others
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CBN approves $150,000 weekly FX sales to BDCs
…opens NIFEM to licenced operators The Central Bank on Nigeria (CBN) has approved the participation of licensed bureau de change read more CBN approves $150,000 weekly FX sales to BDCs
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Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge, raising fresh tensions
Donald Trump, United States president, has threatened to block the opening of a major new bridge linking the United States read more Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge, raising fresh tensions
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Guardiola warns Man City players against second-half slumps
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has warned his players to remain fully focused and eliminate their second-half inconsistencies if they read more Guardiola warns Man City players against second-half slumps
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Nigeria plans asset sales to finance N25trn budget deficit
Nigeria aims to start selling state-owned assets to private investors this year, stepping up efforts to attract capital to finance read more Nigeria plans asset sales to finance N25trn budget deficit
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Fifteen states have no ISPs as low network diversity weakens Nigeria’s internet
Fifteen Nigerian states currently have no independent internet service providers (ISPs), a gap that experts say is weakening competition, raising read more Fifteen states have no ISPs as low network diversity weakens Nigeria’s internet
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Blue economy ministry received just 2% of capital budget in 2025 — Oyetola
says 2026 N10bn budget proposal insufficient The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy received only N202 million of its read more Blue economy ministry received just 2% of capital budget in 2025 — Oyetola
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Somalia turns to Middle East allies as tensions rise over Somaliland
Somalia has signed a new military cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, stepping up a diplomatic push across the Gulf as read more Somalia turns to Middle East allies as tensions rise over Somaliland
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Eswatini angers Madagascar junta after hosting deposed president
Madagascar’s military rulers have sharply criticised Eswatini for hosting the country’s ousted president, Andry Rajoelina, accusing the southern African kingdom read more Eswatini angers Madagascar junta after hosting deposed president
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