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Peter Obi, Victor Umeh, Ben Obi register with ADC

KEY POINTS Peter Obi, Victor Umeh and Ben Obi have officially registered with the African Democratic Congress in Anambra State as part of a new political alignment ahead of the 2027 elections. The leaders plan to challenge the 2026 Electoral Act in court, arguing...

March 9, 2026

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Ugo Ugochukwu Claims Maiden Formula 3 Victory in Melbourne

KEY POINTS Ugo Ugochukwu won his first FIA Formula 3 race in Melbourne after recovering from an early drop to third place. The Campos Racing driver controlled the race from the lead and finished ahead of Freddie Slater and Taito Kato. The victory places...

March 9, 2026

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Otedola Raises Stake in First HoldCo by ₦2.01 Billion

Femi Otedola increases stake in First HoldCo by N2.01 billion, strengthening his hold in Nigeria’s oldest financial institution.

September 26, 2025

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Nigerian Energy Mogul Ahonsi Unuigbe Takes Helm At Marconi

Ahonsi Unuigbe, founder of Petralon Energy and chairman of NGX, has been named chairman of Marconi.NG EPC Limited, strengthening his footprint in Nigeria’s energy and financial markets.

September 25, 2025

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Abdul Samad Rabiu Fortune Rebounds By $500 Million

Abdul Samad Rabiu fortune rebounds by $500 million as BUA Foods shares rally, cementing his place as Nigeria’s richest stock market investor.

September 24, 2025

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14 Nigerian Banks Meet New CBN Capital Rules, Cardoso Says

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso says 14 Nigerian banks have now met new capital requirements, marking strong progress in the recapitalisation drive launched in March.

September 24, 2025

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Femi Otedola Warns Depot Owners as Refinery Reshapes Market

Femi Otedola backs Dangote Refinery and warns depot owners their model is outdated as Nigeria embraces fuel deregulation and local supply.

September 23, 2025

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British-Nigerian Ladi Delano Steers Moove Toward $2 billion

Ladi Delano’s Moove seeks $300 million at a $2 billion valuation, expanding across 20 markets with Waymo and Kovi deals fueling growth.

September 20, 2025

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Tony Elumelu Boosts UBA Stake Above 16 Percent

Tony Elumelu has raised his UBA stake above 16 percent as the bank pushes new rights issues and reports stronger earnings.

September 19, 2025

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Taiwo Afolabi Expands Community Projects, SAHCO Stake

SIFAX Group founder Taiwo Afolabi has commissioned new projects in Ogun State while his aviation unit SAHCO posts soaring profits and a higher valuation.

September 17, 2025

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United Nigeria Airlines Strikes Boeing Deal With Southwest

United Nigeria Airlines Boeing fleet deal with Southwest boosts expansion, adding six aircraft and technical support for regional and global operations.

September 9, 2025

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NAFDAC Seals Illegal Factories, Arrests Chemical Producer in Abuja

NAFDAC arrests chemical producer and seals illegal water and rice factories in Abuja amid safety crackdown.

September 5, 2025

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Custodian Investment’s Stock Surge Lifts Wole Oshin’s Stake

Custodian Investment stock surge lifts Wole Oshin’s stake to $43 million, reflecting strong investor confidence in Nigeria’s insurance sector.

September 5, 2025

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Dangote Refinery Halts Gasoline Unit After Technical Glitch

The $20B Dangote Refinery halted its gasoline unit after technical faults, delaying U.S. exports and pushing up refining margins in the Atlantic Basin.

September 4, 2025