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Quest Merchant Bank appoints new executive director
Quest Merchant Bank has appointed Andrew ‘Ayo’ Lewis as its new Executive Director of Risk Management to bolster its institutional resilience. Read More: https://punchng.com/quest-merchant-bank-appoints-new-executive-director/
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Court orders NIRSAL to pay ex-director N1.08bn benefits
A Federal High Court has ordered NIRSAL Plc to pay its former executive director, Kennedy Nwaruh, N1.08bn in unpaid benefits after a successful lawsuit. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-orders-nirsal-to-pay-ex-director-n1-08bn-benefits/
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We’re committed to impacting over 200 million Nigerians — NNPCL
The NNPC Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to improving lives across Nigeria, stating that its success is measured not only by oil production but also by the number of people positively impacted. The post We’re committed to impacting over 200 million Nigerians — NNPCL appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Naira strengthens against dollar as FX turnover surges
The naira rose against the US dollar, closing at N1,379.46/USD, amidst a significant surge in interbank turnover, indicating improved market liquidity. Read More: https://punchng.com/naira-strengthens-against-dollar-as-fx-turnover-surges/
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Cadbury shares slide 10% on Awosika exit
Cadbury Nigeria Plc shares slide 10% following the announced resignation of director Ibukun Awosika. See how investors reacted to the leadership change. Read More: https://punchng.com/cadbury-shares-slide-10-on-awosika-exit/
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Katsina signs deal for 50,000 AI-powered solar streetlights
Katsina State signs a deal for 50,000 AI solar streetlights, creating Africa’s first distributed AI data center and becoming a premier smart state. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-signs-deal-for-50000-ai-powered-solar-streetlights/
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‘No Restriction’: APC says aspirants freely picking forms to challenge Tinubu, Govs in 2027
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the ongoing sale of expression of interest and nomination forms reflects the party’s openness and internal democracy. The post ‘No Restriction’: APC says aspirants freely picking forms to challenge Tinubu, Govs in 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Lagos land trespass: Court adjourns defendants’ arraignment
A Lagos court has adjourned the arraignment in a Lagos land trespass case involving a 13-storey building. Learn about the defendants and the charges. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-land-trespass-court-adjourns-defendants-arraignment/
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Shareholders hail GTCO’s N12.76 dividend payout
Shareholders commend GTCO Plc for its record N12.76 dividend payout in the 2025 financial year, the highest in the Nigerian banking sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/shareholders-hail-gtcos-n12-76-dividend-payout/
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NDLEA arrests 52 in Kano drug den raids
Nigeria’s NDLEA arrested 52 suspects in massive Kano drug den raids under ‘Operation Sharar Mafaka,’ seizing illicit substances and weapons. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-52-in-kano-drug-den-raids/
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Delta killing: IG orders dismissal, prosecution of officers
The Inspector-General of Police has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal Delta killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effu Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-killing-ig-orders-dismissal-prosecution-of-officers/
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NIWA boss highlights staff safety as key priority
NIWA’s Acting MD emphasizes the agency’s commitment to staff safety through improved facilities, mental health sessions, and a better work environment. Read More: https://punchng.com/niwa-boss-highlights-staff-safety-as-key-priority/
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NGX shareholders laud board, urge sustained growth focus
NGX shareholders commended the board’s performance at its 65th AGM, approving a N2.00 dividend and a bonus share issue while urging continued growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-shareholders-laud-board-urge-sustained-growth-focus/
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NGX surges N5.55tn on strong broad-based buying
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) surges, adding N5.55tn as market capitalization crosses N152tn, driven by broad-based buying and earnings optimism. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-surges-n5-55tn-on-strong-broad-based-buying/
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Lagos drug warehouses busted, N16.9bn narcotics seized
Learn about the massive Lagos drug bust where NDLEA operatives seized N16.9bn in tramadol and codeine from three warehouses in the Okota area. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-drug-warehouses-busted-n16-9bn-narcotics-seized/
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How we abducted, killed Lagos UTME candidate — Suspects
Suspects confess to luring a Lagos UTME candidate, their secondary schoolmate, to an apartment and strangling him to death to prevent their identification. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-we-abducted-killed-lagos-utme-candidate-suspects/
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Showmax app shuts down Thursday, users redirected to DStv Stream
The Showmax app is officially shutting down. Subscribers are being directed to migrate their accounts to DStv Stream to continue accessing content. Read More: https://punchng.com/showmax-app-shuts-down-thursday-users-redirected-to-dstv-stream/
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Borno 2027: Zulum’s Gubio endorsement reshapes APC succession, raises questions over Shettima’s influence
By endorsing his immediate past Commissioner for Works and Housing, Mustapha Gubio, Governor Zulum is not merely backing a candidate; he is setting the stage for a high-stakes test of the “Borno Model” of power sharing The post Borno 2027: Zulum’s Gubio endorsement reshapes APC succession, raises questions over Shettima’s influence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Association rallies for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid
Members of the Integrated Association of Consolidated Wood, Planks and Material Sellers have staged a solidarity walk in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election. The procession, which began at The post Association rallies for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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ICF Nigeria to host leadership conference on coaching as new currency of influence
The International Coaching Federation Nigeria Charter Chapter has announced plans to convene business and policy leaders in Lagos for its flagship International Coaching Week (ICW) 2026 Conference, focusing on redefining The post ICF Nigeria to host leadership conference on coaching as new currency of influence appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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IGP orders dismissal, prosecution of officers over Effurun shooting
The Inspector-General of Police, Rilwan Olutunji Disu, has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Effurun, Delta State. The incident, which The post IGP orders dismissal, prosecution of officers over Effurun shooting appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Meet Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, nominated by Tinubu as NMDPRA Chief
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), subject to Senate confirmation. The The post Meet Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, nominated by Tinubu as NMDPRA Chief appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Tinubu Secures Peace Pact, Approves N2bn Relief for Plateau Victims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured a firm commitment from political, traditional and community leaders in Plateau State to pursue lasting peace, following a high-level interactive session at the State House, Abuja.
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Xenophobia: NIDCOM urges South Africa to protect Nigerians, other immigrants
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on Wednesday urged the government of South Africa to ensure the safety of Nigerians and other black immigrants. This followed the ongoing xenophobia attacks The post Xenophobia: NIDCOM urges South Africa to protect Nigerians, other immigrants appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Army strengthens strategic ties with global institution
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu said the Nigerian Army is committed to strengthening strategic partnerships and collaborative frameworks with global institutions. Lt.-Gen Shaibu said this when The post Army strengthens strategic ties with global institution appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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APC chieftain distances self from purported suspension of Akpabio’s aide
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, Chief Edet Ben, has distanced himself from the alleged suspension of Mr Eseme Eyiboh, the Special Adviser to The post APC chieftain distances self from purported suspension of Akpabio’s aide appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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ACCI moves to expand non-interest financing for women-owned businesses
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), through its Banking, Insurance and Finance Trade Group in collaboration with the Women in Business Trade Group, has initiated efforts to mobilise The post ACCI moves to expand non-interest financing for women-owned businesses appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Youth Party fixes national convention for May 23
The Youth Party has fixed May 23, 2026, for its national convention. Ward, local government and state congresses are scheduled for May 16, 18 and 20 as part of a The post Youth Party fixes national convention for May 23 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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NDLEA arrests 52 suspects, seizes assorted illicit drugs in Kano
The NDLEA Kano Strategic Command reiterates its commitment to ongoing enforcement, community engagement, and partnership with citizens to eliminate illicit drug activity."
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Experts seek urgent action as Nigeria battles rising sickle cell burden
Health experts, researchers and stakeholders in the medical sector have raised the alarm over the growing burden of sickle cell disease in Nigeria and across Sub-Saharan Africa They called for The post Experts seek urgent action as Nigeria battles rising sickle cell burden appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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2027: Atiku, Ameachi meet in Abuja
Former Vice President and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has praised former Rivers State Governor and Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, describing him as a The post 2027: Atiku, Ameachi meet in Abuja appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Controversy sparks as Zulum endorses Gubio as preferred candidate
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has clarified reports suggesting he formally endorsed his former Commissioner for Works and Housing, Mustapha Gubio, as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 The post Controversy sparks as Zulum endorses Gubio as preferred candidate appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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INEC Rivers gets new REC, begins exercise to update voters’ register
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has redeployed Dr Johnson Alalibo Sinikiem as the new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Alalibo, who The post INEC Rivers gets new REC, begins exercise to update voters’ register appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Yobe APC backs ex-SSG for governorship ticket
Yobe State APC stakeholders have endorsed former SSG Baba Wali as their preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election, citing his experience. Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-apc-backs-ex-ssg-for-governorship-ticket/
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Plateau leaders pledge peace at Tinubu meeting as FG approves N2bn for victims
Former Deputy Speaker and current member of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, stressed the enforcement of the rule of law to allow criminals to answer for their
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JAMB extends sales of direct entry forms to May 8
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the sale of Direct Entry (DE) application forms to 8th May 2026. The Public Communication Advisor for JAMB, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed The post JAMB extends sales of direct entry forms to May 8 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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