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Gunmen Abduct NYSC Members in Kogi, 11 Rescued

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked two buses carrying passengers, including NYSC members, along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Kogi. Police rescued 11 victims, including the two bus drivers, after a coordinated bush-combing operation. Security agencies are continuing efforts to locate any remaining victims and arrest the...
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APC LG Chairman Shot Dead Along Kogi Highway

KEY POINTS APC Chairman in Dekina LGA, Ishaq Yunusa, was shot dead along the Itobe-Ochadamu Expressway in Kogi State. Gunmen reportedly abducted another occupant of his vehicle and fled into the bush. Police and other security agencies have launched a search for the victim...

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Experts warn FG against costly foreign loans and VAT hike over IMF advice

Capital market operators and economists have urged the Federal Government to avoid expensive foreign loans and a VAT increase as it weighs the IMF's latest policy recommendations.
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FirstBank hits N1bn daily disbursement on FirstAdvance

FirstBank says its salary-backed digital loan product, FirstAdvance, has hit a milestone of N1 billion in daily disbursement, reflecting rising customer adoption and trust.
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Revenue from VAT and CIT falls 6 Percent to N3.79trn in first quarter

Nigeria's combined revenue from VAT and company income tax fell 6.2 percent to N3.79 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, the NBS has said.
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EU chief hails US-Iran deal to end war and reopen Hormuz

EU Council President Antonio Costa has welcomed a deal between the US and Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ex-CBN deputy governor Moghalu named Bluecode Africa board chairman

Bluecode Africa has named former CBN deputy governor Kingsley Moghalu chairman of its Nigerian subsidiary's advisory board as the payments firm enters the Nigerian market.
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FCMB appoints Bismarck Rewane non-executive director and board chairman

First City Monument Bank has appointed economist Bismarck Rewane as non-executive director and chairman of its board, following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria.
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CBN Reassigns Four Deputy Governors in Leadership Shake-Up

KEY POINTS The Central Bank of Nigeria has redeployed its four deputy governors in...
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CBN unveils Payment Systems Vision 2028 to drive growth and financial inclusion

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has unveiled Payment Systems Vision 2028, a strategic roadmap to build a secure, inclusive and globally competitive payments ecosystem in Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s capital market moves to T+1 settlement cycle

Nigeria's capital market will switch to a T+1 settlement cycle on June 1, bringing the country in line with the US, Canada and India.
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Nigeria’s Economy Slows as GDP Growth Drops to 3.89% in Q1 2026 — NBS

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.89% in Q1 2026, according to the National...
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UBA opens innovation hub, business office at UNILAG

UBA has opened an innovation hub and business office at the University of Lagos, as chairman Tony Elumelu returned to his alma mater for the commissioning.
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Nigeria’s trade surplus jumps 220 percent to $480m

Nigeria's trade surplus jumped 220 percent to $480 million in January as oil exports hit a record, even as weaker cocoa prices dragged non-oil earnings.
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Gunmen Abduct NYSC Members in Kogi, 11 Rescued

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked two buses carrying passengers, including NYSC members, along the Aloma-Egane...
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APC LG Chairman Shot Dead Along Kogi Highway

KEY POINTS APC Chairman in Dekina LGA, Ishaq Yunusa, was shot dead along the...
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Air Peace Flight Returns to Lagos Over Poor Visibility at Asaba Airport

KEY POINTS Air Peace flight P47860 returned to Lagos after poor visibility around the...
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Adelabu Withdraws From Oyo APC Governorship Race, Demands Reconciliation

KEY POINTS Adebayo Adelabu has withdrawn his challenge to the APC governorship nomination in...