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President Tinubu Swears in Two New INEC Commissioners

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu swears in two new INEC commissioners while INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu clarifies his position amid rumors of his removal. Yakubu announces that INEC has submitted 142 electoral reform recommendations to the National Assembly, eight of which require constitutional amendments. ...
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Challenges Suspension in Court

KEY POINTS Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appears in court challenging her suspension from the Senate, claiming it was unlawful. Akpoti-Uduaghan faces accusations of contempt after posting a satirical letter to the Senate President, which allegedly violated a court order. The suspended senator argues her free...

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Nigeria’s Revenue Soars to N9.1 Trillion in First Half of 2024

Nigeria’s revenue hit N9.1 trillion in the first half of 2024, reflecting the government's strategic economic policies and improved tax collection.
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Lagos Market Traders Struggle Without Amenities: A Call for Change

Approximately 2,000 women who trade in Mushin and Oyingbo markets, Lagos State’s bustling commercial...
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Morocco, South Africa, Egypt Dwarf Nigeria’s $210M Auto Industry

Nigeria’s $210 million automotive industry struggles due to low demand and reliance on imported cars.
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Senate Increases Windfall Tax on Banks to 70%

Nigerian Senate raises windfall tax on banks' foreign exchange gains to 70%, targeting redistribution of government-driven profits.
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Dangote-NNPC Dispute Hurts Nigeria’s Global Image, Adesina Warns

Adesina warns the Dangote-NNPC dispute harms Nigeria's global image and investment climate, stressing the importance of supporting local industries for economic growth.
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UAE Denies $10k Bank Balance, N640k Fee for Nigerian Visa Applicants

UAE denies $10,000 bank balance and N640,000 fee for Nigerian visa applicants, clarifying actual requirements and easing travel concerns.
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9mobile Ushers in New Era, Appoints Obafemi Banigbe as CEO

Obafemi Banigbe takes the helm as 9mobile's CEO, pledging to drive innovation and growth in the Nigerian telecoms operations.
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Kaduna Electric Raises Band A Electricity Tariffs to N209.5/KWh

Kaduna Electric raises Band A electricity rates, prompting discussions and protests over energy costs in Nigeria.
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Dangote Criticizes CBN High Interest Rates, Calls for Policy Reforms

Aliko Dangote addresses stifling interest rates and the need for supportive policies to boost Nigeria’s manufacturing and economic potential.
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Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Human Rights Suit Against FG

Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1 billion human rights suit, finding no sufficient evidence of rights violations by the DSS or the Nigerian government.
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Banks to Deposit Excess Dollars in CBN Lagos, Abuja Offices

CBN sets new deposit guidelines for banks to manage excess foreign currencies, aiming to stabilize the naira.
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NNPC’s Crude Supply Challenges Affect Dangote Refinery Project

NNPC faces scrutiny over failing to fulfill crude supply commitments to Dangote Refinery, sparking tensions with IOCs.
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President Tinubu Swears in Two New INEC Commissioners

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu swears in two new INEC commissioners while INEC Chairman...
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Challenges Suspension in Court

KEY POINTS Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appears in court challenging her suspension from the Senate,...
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Ganduje, Wike Say PDP’s Collapse Is Near

APC leaders, Ganduje and Wike, say the PDP is having a hard time because of rising defections and internal problems. Wabara, who leads the Board of Trustees in PDP, says the party will return in force by 2027.
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UK Cuts Graduate Visa to 18 Months, Affecting Nigerian Students

New UK immigration reforms have truncated the graduate visa to 18 months and doubled settlement threshold from 5 years to 10 years giving birth to concern by Nigerian students and migrants.

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