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Rivers Chief Judge Declines Assembly Request to Probe Governor Fubara

KEY POINTS Rivers Chief Judge Simeon Amadi has declined to set up a probe panel to investigate Governor Fubara, citing binding court injunctions. The impeachment process was halted after a High Court restrained the chief judge from acting on any impeachment-related request. The matter...

January 23, 2026

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PAN Warns: Poor Health Budget Threatens Nigerian Kids’ Lives

Doctors warn low health budget harms Nigerian children, urging urgent care, better funding, and technology to improve child health outcomes.

January 23, 2026

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Paystack Expands into Banking as Shola Akinlade Targets Nigeria’s $32bn Small Business Funding Gap

KEY POINTS Paystack has acquired and rebranded a microfinance bank to expand into lending...

January 20, 2026

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Otedola Hosts Rabiu, Business Leaders at Private Dubai Dinner

KEY POINTS Femi Otedola hosted Abdul Samad Rabiu and friends at a private dinner...

January 19, 2026

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Nigeria Cuts Petrol Imports as Local Refining Rises in December

KEY POINTS Petrol imports fell by 19 percent in December, while local refinery supply...

January 17, 2026

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Tony Elumelu Urges CEOs to Lead With Trust, Not Titles

Tony Elumelu says modern leadership is built on trust, accessibility and execution, not hierarchy, as his businesses post landmark banking and energy deals.

January 17, 2026

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Dangote Cement Rewards Top Distributors With ₦15 Billion Gifts

Dangote Cement celebrated its top distributors with ₦15bn in rewards at the 2026 Awards Night, recognising loyalty and highlighting the company’s Vision 2030 growth strategy.

January 16, 2026

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Paystack Enters Banking With Microfinance Acquisition

Nigerian fintech Paystack has entered banking after acquiring Ladder Microfinance Bank, aiming to close Nigeria’s SME financing gap and expand beyond payments into lending and deposits.

January 16, 2026

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Yari Takes Control of Geregu Power as FG Settle Sector’s Debts

Abdul-Aziz Yari has emerged as chairman and controlling shareholder of Geregu Power Plc, positioning the company for growth as the Federal Government begins settling long-standing power sector debts.

January 16, 2026

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Nigeria Inflation Eases to 15.15% in December as NBS Revises Methodology

KEY POINTS Nigeria headline inflation slowed to 15.15 percent in December 2025, reflecting a...

January 16, 2026

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Rabiu Pays $500,000 Bonus to Super Eagles Despite Loss

Abdul Samad Rabiu has paid a $500,000 Super Eagles cash gift despite Nigeria’s loss, praising the team’s effort, unity and impact on national morale.

January 15, 2026

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Nigerian Billionaires Lose Out as TotalEnergies Sells Oil Stake

TotalEnergies has agreed to sell its Nigerian oil stake to VAARIS Resources, ending a long divestment process that sidelined several billionaire-backed bidders.

January 15, 2026

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