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CBN leads dialogue with JP Morgan, NGX, others, in pre-spring meetings forum

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In anticipation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) Spring meetings commencing Monday, April 21, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) partnered with J.P. Morgan, …

Monday, Apr 21

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Easter: Criticism from pulpit spurs me – Diri

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The governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri, has said rather than get angry, criticism from the pulpit challenges him to perform better. Governor Diri stated this Sunday night …

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Sani Zorro accuses Chinese firm of land grabbing

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Sani Zorro, a former member of the House of Representatives, has urged Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state to investigate a Chinese firm’s alleged land grabbing. Mr Zorro, who represented the Gumel/Maigatari/Sule …

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Global investors preaches sustenance of inflows to handle external shocks

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Nigeria’s sweeping macroeconomic reforms got thumbed up by global investors at a private forum hosted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at Nasdaq MarketSite recently. The forum, themed “The …

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Global investors thumb up Nigeria’s economic reforms

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Nigeria’s sweeping macroeconomic reforms earned a cautious thumbs-up from global investors at a private forum hosted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at Nasdaq MarketSite recently. The forum, themed …

Sunday, Apr 20

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SEC warns influencers, bloggers against promoting unregistered schemes

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning to influencers and bloggers, cautioning them against promoting unregistered investment schemes. The Commission emphasised that it is working closely with …

Trump plans major cuts to US diplomacy in Africa

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The United States would drastically reduce its diplomatic footprint in Africa and scrap State Department offices dealing with climate change, democracy, and human rights, according to a draft White House …

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PwC warns U.S. trade shifts could disrupt Nigeria’s access to markets

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Nigeria could face a new wave of economic headwinds if changes to U.S. trade policies under President Donald Trump materialize, according to a new report by the strategy consulting arm …

Ruptured Enugu runway: Domestic airlines choose alternate routes

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Nigerian domestic airlines have taken to alternate airports within the eastern part of the country following the closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu runway by the Federal Airports Authority …

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Insecurity: Senate Leader lampoons divisive politicians

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The Leader of the Senate, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (APC Ekiti Central), on Sunday, lampooned politicians making divisive comments on recent killings in Benue and Plateau states . Lampooning of …

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Ibadan PDP governors’ forum meeting and the 2027 ‘fever’

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BAYO AGBOOLA recalls the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum meeting which held in Ibadan last week was to activate party organs in readiness for the 2027 general polls Governors’ Forum parley agenda …

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Abuja businessman congratulates House leader Ihonvbere on chieftaincy title

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…Mammoth crowd receive lawmaker An Abuja based businessman, Victor Edekin Odion, has congratulated the house leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere OON, DSSRS, on the …

Saturday, Apr 19

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MultiChoice announces new subscription packages for DStv, GOtv

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MultiChoice has unveiled a new range of affordable weekly subscription packages for both DStv and GOtv users under a campaign dubbed ‘Ka Weekie’. The short-term plans offer viewers the chance …

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I was never denied access to presidential villa – Vice President Shettima

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Nigeria’s Vice-President Kashim Shettima has dismissed reports suggesting that armed military units denied him access to the Presidential Villa. A statement on Saturday in Abuja, by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha …

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Trump may shut down US embassies in Africa – Report

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Indications have emerged that he United States government under Donald Trump was considering closing several embassies and consulates around the world, with many of them located in Africa. The plan, …

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Air Peace suspends flight operations to shut Enugu Airport

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Air Peace has announced the suspension of flight service to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu over safety concerns. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Ejike Ndiulo, in a …

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Experts suggest way out for Nigeria, Africa as Trump tariff war rages

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…It’s time to strengthen AfCFTA – Ndolo …Nigeria should have roundtable with U.S. – Obhiosa … We must rejuvenate our manufacturing sector – Ikot-Osin As the global trade war unleashed …

Friday, Apr 18

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Local equity market sheds N207bn in 4 days

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The domestic equity market recorded negative performance for the week ended April 17, 2025, shedding N207 billion. The market which opened four working days of the week following the declaration …

Overland Airways will transform Niger into regional tourism, trade hub – CEO

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The Chief Executive Officer of the Overland Airways, Capt. Edward Boyo, has given the assurance that the commencement of flight operations in Niger state by the airline would transform the …

Tinubu focused on addressing North’s security, devt challenges – Matawalle

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…Says ‘his administration a stabilising force for Nigeria’s democracy’ The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has dismissed claims suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was a political liability …

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Probe of take-off grants, others in MDAs to promote transparency, accountability – Abbas

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Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas has said the on-going investigation into the utilisation of take-off grants, bailout funds, and other interventions by federal government institutions was …

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Benue Attorney General refutes allegations of incompetence, corruption

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The Benue state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice & Public Order, Fidelis Mnyim Esq, Friday, described as malicious and unfounded petitions by a group calling for his sack. A …

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Alleged money laundering: I was never arrested by the FBI – Necbullion CEO

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The CEO Necbullion Group of Companies and Founder, Necbullion Charity Foundation, Hon. Chijioke Emmanuel Nwadavid, has dismissed the report suggesting that he was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation …

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US Supreme Court fixes date to hear Trump’s birthright citizenship suit

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The US Supreme Court will hear arguments over President Donald Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship on May 15, the court announced Thursday. Trump issued an executive order on his …

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Sokoto: APC chairman lauds Aliyu for infrastructural development

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The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto state, Alhaji Isa Sadiq, has lauded Governor Ahmed Aliyu for his massive investment in the development of the state’s infrastructure. …

CBEX not registered by us – SEC

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has stated that Crypto Bridge Exchange also known as CBEX was not granted registration by the Commission at any time to operate as a Digital …

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We’ll build NNPCL that’ll be pride of Nigerians – New GCEO Ojulari

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Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPC Ltd, Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has vowed to pursue the company’s bold ambitions and build a national oil company that will be the pride …

We’ve strengthened health system in Delta – Commissioner

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The Delta state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, Wednesday, said the present administration has made considerable strides in strengthening the health system and improving maternal and child health …

Over 500,000 students benefiting from NELFUND – NOA director

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Oyo state director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr. Olukemi Afolayan, Wednesday, said over 500,000 students are benefiting from the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. Dr Afolayan, …

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There are signs of economic wellbeing for Nigerians – APC chieftain

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Hycienth Ngwu, has expressed optimism that there are signs of hope for economic wellbeing for Nigerians through the Renewed Hope Agenda …