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Oil Hovers Around $100, Stocks Mixed As Iran War Rages
Brent shot up around three per cent to as high as $106.50 before paring the gains. The post Oil Hovers Around $100, Stocks Mixed As Iran War Rages appeared first on Channels Television.
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Customs Intercepts 13 Containers Worth N6.38bn Of Prohibited, Expired Goods At Apapa Command
LAGOS  – The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it has intercepted 13 containers loaded with prohibited, expired and falsely declared goods with a total Duty Paid…
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Analysts Predict Lasting Momentum In Non-Crude Exports, Private Sector Activities
LAGOS  – Analysts have implored the Central Bank of Nigeria to maintain its interventions drive to sustain production and enhance increase in inflows from exporters of non-crude oil in Nigeria  They…
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EPL: Wes Brown criticizes Sesko after Man Utd’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa
Former Manchester United defender, Wes Brown, has criticized striker Benjamin Sesko after the Red Devils defeated Aston Villa 3-1 in the Premier League on Sunday. Despite Sesko finding the net in the match at Old Trafford, Brown feels the 22-year-old Slovenian should have capitalized on additional opportunities after being introduced as a substitute in the […] EPL: Wes Brown criticizes Sesko after Man Utd’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa
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ECA Wants West Africa To Harness Innovation For Economic Transformation
  LAGOS  – United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called on West African countries to harness innovation, data and frontier technologies to drive economic transformation and sustainable development.  Ngone…
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Women Face Higher Workplace Risks From Generative AI Than Men — ILO Report
LAGOS  – A new research brief from the International Labour Organization (ILO) warns that GenAI is set to affect women’s jobs more than men’s, with female-dominated occupations almost twice as likely…
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Strait of Hormuz: We’re not sending warships – Australia, Japan reply US President, Trump
Japan and Australia have announced that they will not deploy warships to the strait of Hormuz “at this time” in response to US President Donald Trump’s call for a collaborative effort to safeguard vessels from Iranian attacks. Since the onset of the conflict, the strait has been nearly shut down, raising concerns regarding energy supplies, […] Strait of Hormuz: We’re not sending warships – Australia, Japan reply US President, Trump
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National power supply totally derailed
By Dele Sobowale Professor Zulum symbolizes the typical Nigerian in power who does “not want to hear the truth”. When he unilaterally granted amnesty to “repentant” 30,000 (or was it 300,000) Boko Haram terrorists, without consultations with the Federal Government, some of us warned him that he was endangering the lives of Nigerians, not only in […] The post National power supply totally derailed appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kano governor Yusuf dissolves ministry being overseen by his Deputy
Governor Yusuf stated that the reform is designed to reduce the cost of governance while enhancing efficiency, accountability, and the overall quality of education administration in Kano State.
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Oyo APC members reject imposition of party chair in Ibadan North West
Prominent chieftains and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibadan North West local government area in Oyo State have rejected the inauguration of Mr Olusola Adekanbi as the Chairman of the party in the local government area. DAILY POST gathered that the APC Chairman in the state, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo, had a […] Oyo APC members reject imposition of party chair in Ibadan North West
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2027: ‘It’ll mark his end’ – Dele Momodu names ADC combined ticket that’ll sack Tinubu
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu has stated that an opposition alliance featuring Atiku Abubakar alongside a southern political figure could potentially displace President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 general election. He contended that a coalition ticket comprising Atiku and a notable southern politician, such as Peter Obi or Rotimi Amaechi, […] 2027: ‘It’ll mark his end’ – Dele Momodu names ADC combined ticket that’ll sack Tinubu
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Loud explosion in Maiduguri as ISWAP terrorists, Nigerian Army clash
Heavy clashes between suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province and troops of the Nigerian Army were reported on the outskirts of Maiduguri late Sunday night. According to security analyst Brant Philip, loud explosions were heard in the western part of the city about an hour before his report, raising concerns among residents. […] Loud explosion in Maiduguri as ISWAP terrorists, Nigerian Army clash
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War: ‘They’re really good’ – Trump names battles Iran is winning
United States President Donald Trump has accused Iran of winning what he described as “media and propaganda battles” in the ongoing conflict with the United States-Israel, alleging that the country is spreading disinformation using artificial intelligence. Trump made the remarks in a post on Truth Social on Monday, where he claimed Iran has long relied […] War: ‘They’re really good’ – Trump names battles Iran is winning
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Is Govt Intentionally Refusing To Address Insecurity?
The upsurge in insecurity in Nigerian has gotten to an alarming proportion, to the extent of attracting global attention. This led to the United States of America president, Donald Trump…
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LIVESTOCK ECONOMY: Importation extends dominance, rises 14.5% to N1.7trn
•Stakeholders lament structural challenges, make recommendations By Gabriel Ewepu Amidst efforts to diversify Nigeria’s economy, there are indications that dominance of foreign imported livestock products has been extended. Financial Vanguard’s findings from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, show that livestock and related products imports rose to N1.71 trillion in 2025, up by 14.5 per cent from […] The post LIVESTOCK ECONOMY: Importation extends dominance, rises 14.5% to N1.7trn appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Displaced: 3.726m Nigerians now in 3,900 camps over insecurity
Borno, the epicentre of the insurgency, systematically shut down many camps and resettled residents in their communities. The post Displaced: 3.726m Nigerians now in 3,900 camps over insecurity appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Japan Begins Release Of Strategic Oil Reserves
The IEA said earlier that a total of 271.7 million barrels of government-managed stocks would be released worldwide. The post Japan Begins Release Of Strategic Oil Reserves appeared first on Channels Television.
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FAAN announces arrest of bandits at Akure airport
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has announced that four bandits were arrested at the Akure Airport in Ondo State, Nigeria. FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said the bandits were arrested within the vicinity of the airport by its security, the Air […] FAAN announces arrest of bandits at Akure airport
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2026 World Cup playoff: FIFA announces sanctions for Nigeria vs DR Congo game
FIFA have found both the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, and the Congolese Football Association, CFA, guilty of separate infractions during the 2026 World Cup play-off match played in November 2025. According to Sports Village Square, the world football governing body noted that Nigeria was penalized for a breach relating to order and security at matches. […] 2026 World Cup playoff: FIFA announces sanctions for Nigeria vs DR Congo game
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Who was Mel B married to? Her relationship timeline before marrying Rory McPhee (again)
Who was Mel B married to? Explore her full relationship timeline, from marriages to Jimmy Gulzar and Stephen Belafonte to her past romances before Rory McPhee.
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Kwankwasiyya movement accuses APC of violent attacks, thuggery in Kano
"Let it be clearly stated: the Kwankwasiyya Movement will not be intimidated, silenced, or bullied out of the democratic space. The growing support for our movement across Kano State and beyond cannot be stopped by violence, intimidation, or state-backed harassment."
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EPL: Schmeichel names surprise team to finish in second place ahead of Man City
Former Denmark goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel, has tipped Manchester United to finish in second place in the Premier League ahead of Manchester City. Schmeichel was reacting to the Red Devils’ 3-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday. Casemiro’s header was cancelled out by Ross Barkley’s volley, before goals from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko earned three […] EPL: Schmeichel names surprise team to finish in second place ahead of Man City
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EPL: They can’t win all their remaining games – Michael Owen predicts title winners
​Former England striker, Michael Owen, has said Arsenal has all but won the Premier League title. The Gunners have established a nine-point lead over Manchester City, after they beat Everton 2-0. Hours later, City were held to a 1-1 draw at West Ham, but still have a game in hand. Owen believes the title race […] EPL: They can’t win all their remaining games – Michael Owen predicts title winners
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Lamido: Wike-backed caretaker holds key to PDP reconciliation
For reconciliation to begin in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), chieftains should embrace the National Caretaker Committee, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido said at the weekend. The caretaker committee, The post Lamido: Wike-backed caretaker holds key to PDP reconciliation appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Blackouts: Electricity Workers Demand Review Of Power Sector Privatisation
By Chika Izuora, Lagos and Adegwu John As power generation capacity continues to shrink, electricity sector workers have reiterated their call for an overhaul of the power sector privatisation exercise, which, over 13 years post-privatisation, has failed to yield a significant improvement in the quantum of power generated and distributed across the country. The National Union […]
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Court set to hear suit on FCCPC’s power over reinsurer
The Federal High Court in Lagos will on Thursday hear legal arguments likely to test the limits of anti-competitive behaviours in the reinsurance market and impose a new code of The post Court set to hear suit on FCCPC’s power over reinsurer appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Federal Govt uncovers foreign firms blackmail plot during Tinubu’s UK visit
A mining firm – Jupiter Ltd – plans to disrupt President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled visit to the United Kingdom (UK), the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development raised the alarm The post Federal Govt uncovers foreign firms blackmail plot during Tinubu’s UK visit appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Tinubu backs media’s fight for fair revenue from Big Tech
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his government will support the evidence-led campaign of the Nigerian media against Big Tech dominance, anti-competitive activities, and the harsh economic headwinds affecting local The post Tinubu backs media’s fight for fair revenue from Big Tech appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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States, FCT to share N92.8b from Withholding Tax refund
Another windfall is soon to come the way of states, and the Federal Capital Territory(FCT). The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has recommended that  N92.8 billion in withholding taxes collected The post States, FCT to share N92.8b from Withholding Tax refund appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Supreme Court affirms AMCON’s sale of Lagos Continental Hotel for N22b
The Supreme Court has affirmed the powers of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on the sale of the Lagos Continental Hotel. It delivered judgment on February 20 in The post Supreme Court affirms AMCON’s sale of Lagos Continental Hotel for N22b appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Rice distribution for Ramadan, Lent begins
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed  Renewed Hope Ambassadors to begin distribution of rice across the 36 states of the federation to support Nigerians observing Ramadan and Lent.   The distribution, The post Rice distribution for Ramadan, Lent begins appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Umahi: Tinubu has repositioned Southeast
Works Minister  Dave  Umahi says the  Southeast is now in its rightful place in  Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu. He said Tinubu has successfully ended marginalisation of the zone   by The post Umahi: Tinubu has repositioned Southeast appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Why cement prices remain high despite Nigeria’s self-sufficiency
Nigeria became cement self-sufficient in 2012 after sweeping import restrictions and generous investment incentives spurred massive domestic capacity expansion. However, the promised dividend of affordable pricing has not materialised. Cement The post Why cement prices remain high despite Nigeria’s self-sufficiency appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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2027: Atiku can defeat Tinubu – Dele Momodu
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has predicted that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar can defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Momodu disclosed that the North would queue behind Atiku just like it did to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, the former presidential candidate […] 2027: Atiku can defeat Tinubu – Dele Momodu
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Translating 1.3 billion population to economic force through intra-African trade
Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), through conferences and trade fairs, are squaring up to advance the economic potentials in Africa with a view to deepening intra-African The post Translating 1.3 billion population to economic force through intra-African trade appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Nigeria’s telecommunications sector posts N13tr revenue
The Nigerian telecom sector has posted a total of N12.978 trillion revenue over the last two years, according to industry data obtained at the weekend. The sector comprises mobile network The post Nigeria’s telecommunications sector posts N13tr revenue appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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