Onitsha residents rallied to endorse Peter Obi's 2027 presidential bid after the Nigeria Democratic Congress zoned its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria.
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The Federal Government approved 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for universities and nursing colleges in 2026.
Polytechnics will admit candidates from 100 marks upward, while violators risk sanctions.
Institutions can conduct screenings but must not charge more than N2,000.
The Federal Government...
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.
Nigeria’s finance minister says a joint security operation with the United States will strengthen stability, reassure investors and support continued economic growth.
Air Peace plans to move regional flights to daytime operations and expand Africa routes by early 2026 to improve connectivity and passenger convenience.
Folorunso Alakija says the $23 million teaching hospital she donated to Osun State University is a long-term investment in healthcare and medical education.
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.
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.
Chappal Energies closed $430 million in reserve-based loans, refinancing its Equinor Nigeria deal and strengthening long-term funding for African oil assets.
Onitsha residents rallied to endorse Peter Obi's 2027 presidential bid after the Nigeria Democratic Congress zoned its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria.
NESG warned that Nigeria's debt strain persists as the federal government's 2026 borrowing plan climbed to N29.2 trillion despite headline stability indicators.