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JAMB Debunks Fake UTME Result Claiming 394 Score

KEY POINTS JAMB has disowned a viral UTME result claiming a candidate scored 394, describing it as fake The board identified inconsistencies in the format, template, and registration number Nigerians were advised to verify results only through official JAMB platforms and ignore false information The...

April 27, 2026

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Hamzat Consults Gbajabiamila, APC Leaders Ahead of Lagos 2027 Governorship Race

KEY POINTS Obafemi Hamzat met with Gbajabiamila and APC leaders to seek support for his 2027 governorship ambition Party stakeholders endorsed his candidacy, highlighting his experience and political grounding Gbajabiamila pledged support and assured that any APC primary would follow due process Lagos State Deputy...

April 27, 2026

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NSIA Redefines Mandate With Systems-Building Push

Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund is evolving beyond savings, using capital and governance to fix structural gaps across healthcare, energy, innovation and housing.

December 19, 2025

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Tinubu Heads to Parliament with 2026 Budget

KEY POINTS President Tinubu is set to present the 2026 budget at a joint...

December 19, 2025

Business

Petroleum Regulator Chief Quits After Dangote Calls for Probe

KEY POINTS Nigerian petroleum regulator resignation followed public scrutiny and investor pressure. Tinubu nominated...

December 18, 2025

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Nigeria’s Textile Imports Surge 47 Percent as Revival Push Falters

Nigeria’s textile imports jumped sharply in 2025, exposing deep weaknesses in local production despite repeated government pledges to revive the once-thriving industry.

December 18, 2025

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Transcorp Hotels Names Awele Elumelu as Board Chair From 2026

Transcorp Hotels appoints Awele Elumelu as chair, signaling a strategic shift toward wellness-driven hospitality and diversified revenue growth.

December 17, 2025

Business

BUA Foods Nears Completion of Nigeria’s Largest Sugar Complex

BUA Foods is close to completing Nigeria’s largest integrated sugar complex in Kwara State, a project expected to boost local production, generate power and reduce sugar imports.

December 17, 2025

Business

BUA Awards $20.7 Million to 1,706 Employees for Long Service

BUA Group rewarded 1,706 long-serving employees with N30 billion in cash, underscoring Abdul Samad Rabiu’s people-first approach to corporate growth.

December 16, 2025

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Dangote Accuses Fuel Regulators of Undermining Refining Push

Aliko Dangote accuses Nigeria’s fuel regulators of undermining local refining, escalating a dispute over imports, transparency and energy policy direction.

December 16, 2025

Business

Top Four Nigerian Financial Firms Led By Under-40 Founders

Nigeria’s financial sector is being reshaped by under-40 founders building fintech companies that expand inclusion, support SMEs and attract global investor attention.

December 15, 2025

Business

African Billionaires Step Into the Spotlight on Instagram

Africa’s wealthiest figures are cautiously embracing Instagram, using selective visibility to humanize power and redefine how influence works in a digital age.

December 15, 2025

Business

Chagoury Backs Lagos Luxury Market With ORCA Deco Mall

ORCA Deco Mall has opened in Eko Atlantic, betting on Lagos’ high-end consumers and marking a major vote of confidence in Nigeria’s retail future.

December 13, 2025

Business

Dangote Pledges Quarter of Fortune to Foundation

Aliko Dangote has committed 25 percent of his $30 billion fortune to his foundation, formalizing one of Africa’s biggest long-term philanthropic pledges.

December 13, 2025