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State Police: Stakeholders urge NASS to accelerate constitutional amendment 
Stakeholders in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa have called on the National Assembly to expedite constitutional amendment for the creation of read more State Police: Stakeholders urge NASS to accelerate constitutional amendment 
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U20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets coach confident ahead of Senegal qualifier
Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has expressed satisfaction with the progress of Nigeria’s U20 girls as they continue preparations for read more U20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets coach confident ahead of Senegal qualifier
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Soludo shuts down Onitsha Main Market for a week over sit-at-home
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has ordered the immediate closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week, following the read more Soludo shuts down Onitsha Main Market for a week over sit-at-home
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Troops uncover illegal arms factory in Nasarawa, recover guns
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have uncovered an illegal arms manufacturing factory in Agwatashi, read more Troops uncover illegal arms factory in Nasarawa, recover guns
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Police probe attempted assassination of Rivers paramount ruler
The Police Command in Rivers has launched an investigation into the attempted assassination of a traditional ruler in Khana Local read more Police probe attempted assassination of Rivers paramount ruler
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Motorcycle riders defy ban as Shettima attends Mutfwang’s decamp event
Despite the existing ban on commercial motorcycles in Jos metropolis, some okada riders on Tuesday took to the streets in read more Motorcycle riders defy ban as Shettima attends Mutfwang’s decamp event
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CBN allows expired NAFDAC licences for Form M processing
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the temporary use of expired National Agency for Food and Drug Administration read more CBN allows expired NAFDAC licences for Form M processing
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Army rescues 11 kidnapped victims in midnight raid on Kaduna–Abuja expressway
The Nigerian Army has rescued 11 kidnapped persons along the Kaduna–Abuja expressway, thwarting an attempt by terrorists to move their read more Army rescues 11 kidnapped victims in midnight raid on Kaduna–Abuja expressway
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Detailed WAEC examination timetable for 2026 private candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the official timetable for the 2026 Common-Based West African Senior School Certificate read more Detailed WAEC examination timetable for 2026 private candidates
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Court remands Kano electoral commission chairman, two others over alleged N1bn fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the remand of Sani Malumfashi, the chairman of the Kano State read more Court remands Kano electoral commission chairman, two others over alleged N1bn fraud
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Govt says Kwara is prioritising quality education, infrastructure 
The Kwara State Government has vowed to sustain educational development, prioritising infrastructure upgrades and improved student welfare as part of read more Govt says Kwara is prioritising quality education, infrastructure 
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Climate smart farming project opens new business opportunities in Nigeria
Nigeria’s drive to cut agricultural emissions is opening new commercial opportunities across farming, clean energy, and climate finance, following the read more Climate smart farming project opens new business opportunities in Nigeria
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I don’t know my successor in Borno, Zulum declares
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has announced that he does not know who will succeed him after the expiration read more I don’t know my successor in Borno, Zulum declares
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RMAFC moves to resolve ownership of disputed oil wells
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced a comprehensive exercise to settle long-standing disputes over the ownership read more RMAFC moves to resolve ownership of disputed oil wells
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Japan, Gulf investors invest $180bn in African startups, infrastructure 
…as Western funding retreats In a striking realignment of global capital flows, Japan’s patient, strategically minded investors and the resource-rich read more Japan, Gulf investors invest $180bn in African startups, infrastructure 
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SEforALL Celebrates Clean Energy Journey with Nigeria, Austria, Global Sessions
In Lagos, Nigeria, dignitaries guided walkthrough of exhibition, showcasing private sector cooking solutions (Solar Cookstoves with Battery Storage, Electric Pressure read more SEforALL Celebrates Clean Energy Journey with Nigeria, Austria, Global Sessions
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Cadbury makes first profit in two years on naira rally
Cadbury Nigeria Plc returned to profit in 2025 after two consecutive years of losses, buoyed by strong sales growth, wider read more Cadbury makes first profit in two years on naira rally
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Unilever’s profit jumps to a record on stable naira
Unilever Nigeria Plc posted a record profit in 2025, benefiting from a firmer naira and easing inflation that helped stabilise read more Unilever’s profit jumps to a record on stable naira
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Rewane sees weakening naira in 2026, warns of rising debt
The naira may come under pressure this year given the widening gap between the official and market rate, snapping its read more Rewane sees weakening naira in 2026, warns of rising debt
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Healthcare stocks power NGX rally as investors chase momentum
Healthcare stocks have been on a bull run since 2025, and data reviewed by BusinessDay on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) read more Healthcare stocks power NGX rally as investors chase momentum
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National gold refinery Lagos location sparks equity debate as northern communities, elders align 
The Coalition of Funtua Community-Based Organisations has aligned with the Northern Elders Forum in challenging the proposed siting of the read more National gold refinery Lagos location sparks equity debate as northern communities, elders align 
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Meta faces lawsuit alleging it can access WhatsApp private messages despite end-to-end encryption claims
An international group of WhatsApp users has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc accusing the company of misleading billions read more Meta faces lawsuit alleging it can access WhatsApp private messages despite end-to-end encryption claims
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PayPal goes live in Nigeria to boost international naira payment
PayPal has officially gone live in Nigeria through a groundbreaking partnership with local fintech leader Paga, enabling millions of users read more PayPal goes live in Nigeria to boost international naira payment
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Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi demands N140m from journalist David Hundeyin over alleged defamatory tweets
Ezra Olubi, co-founder of Nigerian fintech unicorn Paystack, has issued a pre-action legal notice demanding N140 million (approximately $85,000) in read more Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi demands N140m from journalist David Hundeyin over alleged defamatory tweets
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Facebook to showcase creator tools at Pan-African summit
Meta Platforms Inc’s Facebook will host interactive experiences at the 2026 African Creators Summit in Lagos, Nigeria, aiming to connect read more Facebook to showcase creator tools at Pan-African summit
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Zimbabwe swings to single-digit inflation for first time in 28 years, joining Ethiopia, Ghana
Zimbabwe’s annual inflation rate fell to single digits in January for the first time since 1997, marking a significant milestone read more Zimbabwe swings to single-digit inflation for first time in 28 years, joining Ethiopia, Ghana
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Mesh-grid solar project extends power access to 25,000 off-grid Nigerians
A debt financing deal is bringing electricity to 25,000 Nigerians in remote communities, marking a pivotal moment for renewable energy read more Mesh-grid solar project extends power access to 25,000 off-grid Nigerians
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Nigeria’s 2027 general elections are make or mar polls
Nigeria stands at the threshold of another defining moment in its democratic journey. The 2027 general elections, now just a read more Nigeria’s 2027 general elections are make or mar polls
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Africa disease centre lifts mpox emergency as cases, fatalities decline
The Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has declared an end to the mpox emergency following a decline in cases read more Africa disease centre lifts mpox emergency as cases, fatalities decline
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We’ ll continue to build stronger, more competitive economy – Makinde
…as Oyo begins 50-year anniversary of statehood  Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has promised that his administration would continue read more We’ ll continue to build stronger, more competitive economy – Makinde
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Digital infrastructure, IoT, and Nigeria’s industrial readiness question
Nigeria’s aspiration to build a resilient digital economy and modernise its energy sector increasingly rests on the strength of its read more Digital infrastructure, IoT, and Nigeria’s industrial readiness question
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JAPA.RUN and the New African Story: Building Afrocentric Communities Across Borders
“Japa” has become the defining word of a generation. Whispered in Lagos living rooms, typed into diaspora group chats, and read more JAPA.RUN and the New African Story: Building Afrocentric Communities Across Borders
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Lagos Polo Club announces dates for 2026 NPA Lagos International Polo tournament
The Lagos Polo Club has announced the dates and competitive structure for the 2026 edition of the NPA Lagos International read more Lagos Polo Club announces dates for 2026 NPA Lagos International Polo tournament
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Alleged coup plot: DHQ to arraign officers as investigation concludes
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says officers indicted after investigations into alleged misconduct, including claims of a plot to overthrow the read more Alleged coup plot: DHQ to arraign officers as investigation concludes
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Nigeria’s energy transition could hinge on the rise of sustainable aviation fuel
Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its quest for energy sustainability. The aviation sector, a significant component of the read more Nigeria’s energy transition could hinge on the rise of sustainable aviation fuel
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NNPP says Kwankwaso, Kano voters feel betrayed by Abba Yusuf’s defection to APC
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has accused Abba Yusuf, the governor of Kano State, of betraying both the party’s read more NNPP says Kwankwaso, Kano voters feel betrayed by Abba Yusuf’s defection to APC
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