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Nigeria-UK trade drive sparks jobs, investment surge across key sectors

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Hundreds of new jobs are expected to be created in the United Kingdom as Nigerian banks, fintech companies and creative industry firms expand their operations, in a development seen as

Lawan urges opposition to back Tinubu’s reforms

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Former Senate President and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Ahmad Lawan, has called on opposition parties to set aside partisan differences and support the reform agenda of President

Alleged ‘vote of no confidence’ in Senator Karimi false, misleading, says Report

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Investigations into claims that ward chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State passed a vote of no confidence in Senator Sunday

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Security, tax, social welfare rank high as ADC unveils interim manifesto

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday unveiled key priorities in its emerging manifesto, with security reform, tax restructuring and social welfare ranking high in its interim policy framework. At

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2027: Tinubu is fixing Nigeria’s cracks, says Seyi Tinubu

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Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has called on Nigerian youths to have faith in his father’s administration, stating that ongoing reforms will yield long-term benefits despite current economic

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Nigeria-UK bilateral relations hit £8.1b annually

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…UK firm launches £24m facility in Lagos Nigeria and the United Kingdom’s bilateral trade has reached an all-time high of £8.1 billion annually, The Nation learnt. This is as hundreds

Tinubu brokers £746m UK deal to revamp Apapa, Tin Can ports

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Nigeria has secured a £746 million financing deal backed by the United Kingdom to overhaul its two busiest seaports—Apapa and Tin Can Island—in what is set to become the most

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BREAKING: Ex-FCT Senator Philip Aduda dumps PDP

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The senator who represented the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the 9th Senate, Philip Aduda, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Aduda, who was the former Senate minority

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Nigerian artists earned N60bn from Spotify streams in 2025

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Nigerian musicians earned over N60 billion from Spotify in 2025, demonstrating the country’s booming music streaming market and the global popularity of Afrobeats and other Nigerian genres. According to Spotify’s

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Maiduguri triple blasts: Tinubu orders security chiefs to scene to take charge

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…Directs emergency care for over 100 injured victims …Vows decisive action against terrorists President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday directed security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri and take charge of

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Transcorp Hotels shares reach 52-week high as market recapitalisation surpasses N2trn

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Transcorp Hotels Plc (“Transcorp Hotels” or “the Company”) (NGX: TRANSCOHOT), the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (“Transcorp Group”), has reached a landmark financial milestone as its shares climbed to

Fed Gov’t fulfils promises to D’Tigress

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House Documents, National Honours presented in Lyon The Federal Government has officially fulfilled its outstanding rewards to the senior women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, delivering National Honour certificates and title

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JUST IN: NUPRC notifies pre-qualified applicants for 2025 oil licensing round

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By Muyiwa Lucas The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has notified successful pre-qualified applicants in the pre-qualification stage of the 2025 Oil Licensing Round. The notification, which was conveyed

Chelsea fined $14.3 million for breaching EPL rules

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Chelsea have been fined a record total of 10.75 million pounds ($14.3 million) for historical breaches of the Premier League’s ​regulations, the league said. The club have also been hit

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Oyedele outlines priorities after swearing-in as Finance Minister

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Newly sworn-in Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, has said his main focus in office will be to strengthen government revenue, promote fiscal discipline, and ensure that public funds

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Alleged N8.7b fraud: ‘How funds were moved to firms linked with Malami, others’

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A Federal High Court in Abuja heard yesterday how funds were moved into the accounts of some companies linked with a former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami,

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Information Minister Idris, Tunde Rahman co-chair party’s media sub-committee

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Information and National Orientation Minis Mohammed Idris yesterday inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention Media and Publicity sub-committee. Idris, who is the co-chair of the committee alongside the

Recruitment: Character Commission visits Lagos Police, pledges fair play, transparency

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The Federal Character Commission (FCC) yesterday vowed to ensure a level playing field for all applicants undergoing screening for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The commission spoke during

Investment advisor declares for Ondo Reps seat

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A United States-based investment advisor, Seun Ajongbolo, has declared his intention to contest the House of Representatives seat for Akoko South East/Akoko South West in Ondo State on the platform

SCGN inaugurates first Corporate Governance Club

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The Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) has inaugurated its first-ever student chapter – the “SCGN Corporate Governance Club, University of Lagos Chapter.” It marks the beginning of a new

Firm’s General Counsel recognised in Legal 500’spowerlist

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Okechukwu Eke, General Counsel of Moniepoint, has been named to the GC Powerlist: Nigeria 2026 by Legal 500, marking his second appearance on the prestigious list after his first recognition

Lawmaker: security officers deserve support

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The lawmaker representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituencies in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode, has been appointed as a Security Ambassador. The award was confirmed on him by Societal

‘Why governor gave land to power plant‘

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Fresh facts have emerged on how Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, encouraged Ossiomo Power Plant to extend its power generation and distribution to Okada and Edo Central Senatorial District. This

iCentra chief inducted into CIBN

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Chief Executive Officer of iCentra and Group Chief Executive Officer of CellBourn Holdings, Taopheek Babayeju, has been inducted as a Chartered Banker by Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN),

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American allies resist Trump’s call for NATO’s role in reopening Strait of Hormuz

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The post American allies resist Trump’s call for NATO’s role in reopening Strait of Hormuz appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

‘New tax regime will ease burden on workers, businesses’

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Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), Joseph Tegbe, has stated that Nigeria’s new tax regime is designed to ease the burden on workers and small businesses while

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Two BRT drivers arraigned over alleged fuel siphoning

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The Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL) has arraigned two of its captains over alleged fuel siphoning. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Idowu Oguntona, said the incident occurred

Energy, farm produce costs eased February inflation to 15.06%

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Following in the crash of farm produce to 3.7 per cent in February 2026 from 5.10 per cent in January 2026 and energy cost decline to 0.26 per cent in

Nigeria moves to regulate $96b crypto market, protect investors

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The rapid growth of cryptocurrency and digital assets in Nigeria has prompted regulators to strengthen oversight to protect investors and ensure transparency, according to the Director-General of the Securities and

‘Oil price surge offers revenue boost, investment window’

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A former senator representing Rivers South-East, Magnus Abe, on Monday, said the recent surge in global crude oil prices presents both challenges and opportunities for Nigeria, urging the country to