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Atiku Picks ADC Presidential Forms Ahead of 2027 Election

KEY POINTS Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen have obtained ADC presidential nomination forms ahead of the 2027 election. Hayatu-Deen pledged to focus on insecurity, job creation, and reducing economic hardship if elected. INEC has fixed January 16, 2027, for the presidential election...

May 11, 2026

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Shettima Reacts To Moniepoint CEO’s Claim On Lack Of Skilled Nigerians

KEY POINTS Vice President Kashim Shettima called for stronger partnerships between universities and industries to improve graduate skills. Shettima reacted to Moniepoint CEO Tosin Eniolorunda’s claim that Nigeria lacks enough globally competitive professionals. The vice president also praised AUN for graduating 12 former Chibok...

May 11, 2026

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Nigeria Petrol Supply Rises Despite Dangote Refinery Falling Short

Nigeria’s fuel regulator says petrol supply increased in November despite lower than expected output from the Dangote Refinery, with imports accounting for most of the surge.

December 30, 2025

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Former Governor Abdulaziz Yari Named Chairman of Geregu Power Following Otedola’s Exit

KEY POINTS Billionaire Femi Otedola has resigned as chairman of Geregu Power Plc after...

December 30, 2025

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Nigerian industrialist Emmanuel Nuel Ojei dies at 74

Emmanuel Nuel Ojei, founder of Nuel Ojei Holdings, has died at 74, ending a business career defined by discipline, mentorship and long term impact.

December 29, 2025

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Nigeria Assures Investors About Market After US Backed Strike

Nigeria’s finance minister says a joint security operation with the United States will strengthen stability, reassure investors and support continued economic growth.

December 29, 2025

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Air Peace To Shift Regional Flights To Daytime Operations In 2026

Air Peace plans to move regional flights to daytime operations and expand Africa routes by early 2026 to improve connectivity and passenger convenience.

December 27, 2025

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Anthony Joshua’s Payday Brings Massive Tax hit after Miami Fight

Anthony Joshua’s biggest fight payday delivered global headlines and a huge tax bill, cutting deep into his earnings from the Miami bout.

December 24, 2025

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Motorists Urge Dangote Refinery to Expand Cheap Petrol Outlets

Drivers in Abuja urge Dangote Refinery to expand affordable petrol outlets after limited MRS stations hinder access to N739 per litre fuel.

December 24, 2025

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Alakija Gives $23 Million Teaching Hospital to Osun University

Folorunso Alakija says the $23 million teaching hospital she donated to Osun State University is a long-term investment in healthcare and medical education.

December 23, 2025

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Zenith Bank Rally Lifts Jim Ovia’s Stake by $13 Million

A fresh rally in Zenith Bank shares has added more than $13 million to Jim Ovia’s stake, underlining renewed confidence in Nigeria’s banking sector.

December 23, 2025

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Ladi Jadesimi’s Aradel Stake Loses $5.9 Million as Shares Slide

A recent decline in Aradel Holdings Plc shares shaved nearly $6 million off the market value of chairman Ladi Jadesimi’s stake, highlighting shifting sentiment in Nigeria’s energy stocks.

December 22, 2025

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Flutterwave CEO Signals Path to Profit After Cost Reset

KEY POINTS Flutterwave profitability is now in sight after cost cuts and margin gains. ...

December 22, 2025

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Chappal Energies Secures $430 Million Financing to Refinance

Chappal Energies closed $430 million in reserve-based loans, refinancing its Equinor Nigeria deal and strengthening long-term funding for African oil assets.

December 20, 2025