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Lagos residents, employers and workers must get health insurance by Dec. 31

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says residents, employers and workers must get covered by Dec. 31 ahead of mandatory health insurance enforcement from Jan. 1, 2027.
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Bandits Abduct Over 10 Passengers Travelling to Abuja

KEY POINTS Bandits reportedly abducted over 10 passengers and a driver travelling from Kebbi to Abuja. A video appears to show the captives being forced to make ransom calls. Security agencies had yet to confirm the incident or announce rescue efforts. Armed bandits have reportedly...

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Nigerian Monarch Obateru Akinruntan Targets 200 Obat Oil Stations as Fuel Market Reshapes

KEY POINTS Obat Oil plans to grow its retail network to 200 stations across...
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Geregu Power Posts $29.5m Profit as Abdulaziz Yari Era Begins with Strong Results

KEY POINTS Geregu Power posted a pre tax profit of $29.53 million on revenue...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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Lagos residents, employers and workers must get health insurance by Dec. 31

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says residents, employers and workers must get covered by Dec. 31 ahead of mandatory health insurance enforcement from Jan. 1, 2027.
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Bandits Abduct Over 10 Passengers Travelling to Abuja

KEY POINTS Bandits reportedly abducted over 10 passengers and a driver travelling from Kebbi...
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Swiss Authorities Confirm Ebola Patient’s Safe Arrival

KEY POINTS Ebola patient and husband arrive safely in Switzerland for treatment and isolation. ...
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Senate vows state police law by end of 2026 as states agree

The Senate says a state police law will be enacted by the end of 2026, after at least 24 state assemblies approved the constitutional amendment.