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Salihu Dangoje Elected New Kebbi Assembly Speaker

KEY POINTS • Salihu Maikasuwa-Dangoje has been elected Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly. • His emergence followed the death of former Speaker Mohammed Usman-Zuru in Egypt. • Lawmakers unanimously backed his nomination during plenary in Birnin Kebbi. The Kebbi State House of Assembly has elected...

June 5, 2026

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Court Orders Sowore to Open Defence in Defamation Trial Over Tinubu Remarks

KEY POINTS • A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Omoyele Sowore to begin his defence in a criminal defamation case. • The case involves allegations that Sowore called President Bola Tinubu a “criminal” in social media posts. • The trial will proceed on a day-to-day...

June 5, 2026

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Togo, Niger, Benin Owe Nigeria $17.8 Million for Cross Border Power Supply

KEY POINTS Togo, Niger and Benin owe Nigeria a combined $17.8 million for electricity...

January 9, 2026

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Heirs Technologies Gains NRS Approval to Help Nigerian Firms Meet E Invoicing Rules

KEY POINTS Heirs Technologies is now accredited by the Nigeria Revenue Service as an...

January 8, 2026

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Standard Chartered Meets CBN N200bn Capital Rule Ahead of March 2026 Deadline

KEY POINTS Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria met the CBN N200bn capital requirement in November...

January 8, 2026

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SIFAX Sets Tech-Driven Push for 2026 Expansion

SIFAX Group is entering 2026 with a technology-led strategy focused on execution, efficiency and expanding its logistics and financial services footprint across West Africa.

January 8, 2026

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Dangote Refinery Warns of Steep Petrol Price Surge

Dangote Refinery says petrol prices could hit ₦1,400 per litre without domestic refining, warning that heavy import reliance leaves Nigeria exposed to sharp fuel cost swings.

January 8, 2026

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Nigeria’s New Tax Regime Spares Bank Balances, says CITN

Nigeria’s new tax regime does not tax bank balances, applying only limited stamp duty on transfers while expanding protections for low-income earners, officials say.

January 7, 2026

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AA Rano Unveils Nigeria’s First Unmanned Fuel Stations

AA Rano is introducing Nigeria’s first automated fuel stations, enabling 24-hour self-service fueling and digital payments through locally developed technology.

January 7, 2026

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Indimi Gains $22 Million as Jaiz Bank Shares Rally in 2025

Mohammed Indimi added $22 million to his wealth after Jaiz Bank shares rallied in 2025, helped by renewed investor interest and a stronger naira.

January 7, 2026

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Nigeria SEC Plans Tougher Market Policing in 2026

Nigeria’s SEC says it will intensify market enforcement in 2026, using new legal powers to tackle abuse, improve transparency and strengthen investor confidence.

January 6, 2026

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Nigerian Stocks Top N100 Trillion as Buying Spree Lifts Confidence

Nigerian equities opened the week on a strong note, with NGX market capitalisation surpassing N100 trillion amid broad buying and improved investor sentiment.

January 6, 2026

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Rabiu’s Fortune Nears $10 Billion After BUA Rally

Abdul Samad Rabiu’s fortune climbs to about $9.7 billion as BUA Cement and Foods shares rally, pushing him closer to the $10 billion mark.

January 6, 2026

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Nigeria Petrol Price War Deepens as MRS Pushes Cuts

Aggressive fuel discounts by MRS Oil following Dangote refinery cuts are forcing NNPC and rivals to slash prices, intensifying competition across Nigeria’s petrol market.

January 5, 2026