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Ogun: INEC concludes first phase of CVR, records 85,739 new voters

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announces the successful conclusion of the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. This was contained

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Domestic equities market closes higher, gains N946bn

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The domestic equities market on Friday closed northward, appreciating by N946 billion, as gains in the heavyweight stocks lifted trading activities. The market capitalisation of listed

Chidoka: Ex-SWAN FCT chairman returns as FRCN cooperative president

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Immediate past chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), FCT chapter, Mr. Ndubueze Chidoka, has been re-elected as President of the Federal Radio Corporation

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NUPRC issues permits to 28 companies for flare gas utilisation

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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has granted permits to 28 companies to access flare gas, advancing the country’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions

Friday, Dec 12

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Yuletide: FCCPC investigates exploitative air fare charges

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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Friday said it is expanding the scope of existing investigation into pricing templates behind rates charged for

EU invests additional €45m in Nigeria’s digital economy

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An investment deal worth €45 million of the EU Digital Economy Package for Nigeria was signed between Nigerian Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy,

Niger budgets N1.3trn for 2026

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Niger state governor Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has presented 2026 appropriation bill of N1.3 trillion as to the State Assembly. The estimate, christened “Budget of

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Estate company partners with DEL Energy to provide uninterrupted power services

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A real estate firm in Lekki Phase 1 has entered a new era of uninterrupted luxury living following the inauguration of a cutting-edge power system

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CBN’s end to cash withdrawal limit

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Last week, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) officially wound down one of its most talked-about financial regulations: the cash withdrawal limit policy. The rule,

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Bala: Bauchi governor speaks on ‘dumping PDP for PRP’

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The Bauchi state governor, Abdulkadir Bala Mohammed, has debunked rumour that he was defecting from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The governor made the position

Bulls return as equities gain N694bn

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The domestic equities on Thursday returned to positive note, appreciating by N694 billion. Market capitalisation of listed equities increased by 0.74 per cent to N94.318

2025: Nigeria’s crude oil output edges up November amid quota shortfalls

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Nigeria’s crude oil production recorded a marginal increase in November 2025, rising to 1.436 million barrels per day (bpd) from the 1.401 million bpd produced

CBN hikes interest rate on Nigerian Treasury Bills to 17.95%

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased its spot rate on Nigerian Treasury bills with 364 days maturity again, details from its ad hoc

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House of Representatives back bill on specialised medical college for Armed Forces

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The House of Representatives has backed the proposed establishment of a specialised medical college for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, as a Bill to

NMDPRA presents Gas Trading Authorisation License to Jex Markets Ltd

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Authority Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) Engr. Farouk Ahmed, has presented a Gas Trading License (GTL) and Clearing House and settlement

Thursday, Dec 11

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Kaduna secures 2nd position in 2025 PEBEC ease of doing business rankings

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Kaduna state has reinforced its position as one of Nigeria’s most reform-driven subnational governments, emerging as the second-best performing state in the 2025 Subnational Ease

NAFADC destroys N5bn worth of counterfeit, substandard products in Nasarawa

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC has destroyed counterfeit, fake and spurious drugs, foods cosmetics and other regulated products worth

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2027: Ex-Senate President Lawan bags new appointment

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President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has formally been appointed as a National Patron of the Tinubu House-to-House Network. The appointment was confirmed

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Nigeria: Security will improve come 2026 – Lawan

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President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has strong optimism that Nigeria’s security challenges will see significant improvement by next year, citing ongoing strategic

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On America’s new security strategy

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The United States has released its new National Security Strategy, and what stands out immediately is how openly it abandons the old idea of America

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2026: APC delegate congress committee in Osun, pledges fairness

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The 2025 Osun state gubernatorial delegate congress committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has arrived in the state capital, Osogbo. The chairman of the

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$3.7trn ESG financing gap holding back emerging economies, Dun & Bradstreet warns

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Emerging markets risk falling further behind in the global sustainability transition as they face a $3.7 trillion annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) financing gap,

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Minister directs NRC to intensify reforms across nation’s rail network

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The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, has directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to intensify reforms across the nation’s rail network for efficiency purposes.

FIRS, French tax agency partner on digital transformation, others

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As part of efforts to start on a strong footing when it transitions to Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) next month, the Federal Inland Revenue Service,

Nigeria’s petrol consumption dips as Dangote Refinery increases supply

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Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption declined to an average of 52.9 million litres per day in November 2025, signalling shifting national fuel demand trends, according to

FCMB projects N62.5bn Q1 2026 profit on strong loan

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FCMB Group Plc is projecting a post-tax profit of N62.5 billion for the first quarter of 2026, according to its newly released earnings forecast—almost doubling

Naira drops as foreign payments eclipse total forex supply

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The naira worsened across the Nigerian foreign exchange markets Tuesday, reflecting the international payments amidst tight supply. The Nigeria Naira depreciated against the US dollar

AfDB’s $1bn support result of economic reforms – Presidency

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Presidential adviser on finance and economy Okoli says Nigeria’s reforms are restoring investor confidence and targeting inclusive development. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on

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Kano governor reaffirms zero-tolerance to corruption, tasks youths on integrity

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has reiterated his administration’s commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on corruption, saying the government would not compromise in

House of Representatives in chaotic session over alleged N16trn non-remittance by CBN

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The House of Representatives turned chaotic Wednesday following disagreements over the right committee to anchor a proposed investigation into allegation of non-remittance of N16 trillion