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Kano Assembly Begins Impeachment Process Against Deputy Governor

KEY POINTS The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. Lawmakers claim he received hundreds of millions of naira in kickbacks from local government councils and authorised controversial...

March 6, 2026

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Court Clears Suspended DCP Abba Kyari of Asset Declaration Charges Filed by NDLEA

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari of a 23-count charge of alleged asset non-declaration. The court ruled that the NDLEA failed to provide credible evidence linking Kyari to the properties cited...

March 6, 2026

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Zenith Bank Moves to Acquire Kenya’s Paramount Bank

Zenith Bank advances its East Africa expansion with a planned acquisition of Kenya’s Paramount Bank amid rising regulatory pressures on smaller lenders.

November 17, 2025

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Insecurity and Power Shortages Continue to Challenge Nigerian Businesses — CBN

KEY POINTS Insecurity and erratic power supply remain the top operational constraints for Nigerian...

November 13, 2025

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Nigeria Seeks $150 Billion to Boost Vaccine Procurement for 2026

KEY POINTS Nigeria plans to raise nearly $150 billion for vaccine procurement in 2025...

November 13, 2025

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Access Awards Shares to 689 Employees Under Incentive Plan

Access Holdings has vested shares to 689 employees under its Restricted Share Performance Plan to strengthen retention and reward performance.

November 13, 2025

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Nigeria’s $3 Billion Palm Oil Market Races Toward Self-Sufficiency

Nigeria’s palm oil market is undergoing a revival as domestic producers and agritech drive a race toward self-sufficiency, value chain prominence.

November 12, 2025

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Air Peace Breaks Leasing Barrier With New Boeing 737-NG

Air Peace makes history with a new Boeing 737-NG dry lease, boosting Nigeria’s aviation growth and restoring industry confidence.

November 8, 2025

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Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to ₦828 per Litre

Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price to ₦828 per litre under a new NNPC crude deal, easing costs for marketers and consumers.

November 8, 2025

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Helios Plans Full Exit From Nigeria’s Axxela After Nearly a Decade

Helios Investment Partners plans to sell its stake in Axxela, marking a strategic exit from Nigeria’s gas infrastructure space after nearly a decade.

November 6, 2025

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Siatech Africa Builds Liberia’s First Fully Solar-Powered City

Siatech Africa, led by Olanrewaju Olaniyan, delivers Liberia’s first solar-powered city—uniting clean energy, technology, and community empowerment across West Africa.

November 5, 2025

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Oando Expands Into Mining Amid Global Lithium Boom

Oando Mining expands lithium exploration push as Wale Tinubu steers Oando Plc beyond oil into new frontiers of Nigeria’s mineral and energy landscape.

November 4, 2025

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Nigeria’s New Mining Boom: 8 Entrepreneurs In Mining

Nigeria’s new mining boom is redefining wealth creation as local entrepreneurs turn gold, lithium, and rare earths into legitimate billion-naira enterprises.

November 4, 2025

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UBA Third-Quarter Profit Reports ₦537.5 Billion Profit

UBA posts N537.5 billion profit in Q3 2025, boosting its capital strength and reaffirming investor confidence through disciplined growth and recapitalisation.

November 1, 2025