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Nigeria Arrests 2 Suspects in Global Cybercrime Sweep Tied to $2.4 Million Fraud

Nigerian authorities arrested two cybercrime suspects in an INTERPOL-coordinated operation, one linked to an investment scam that moved more than $2.4 million, the agency said.

Bandits Kill Newly Recruited Teacher, Driver and Son in Sokoto

KEY POINTS Suspected bandits have killed a newly recruited teacher, a driver and the driver’s five-year-old son in an ambush along the Gundumi-Isa road in Sokoto State. Three other people were reportedly injured, while another passenger remained missing after the attack on Wednesday. The...

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Access Holdings Profit Falls 23 Percent Despite Rise in Earnings

Access Holdings reports higher revenue but a 23 percent profit fall in H1 2025, hit by weaker forex gains and rising impairment charges.

Abdul Samad Rabiu Nears $10 Billion Mark as BUA Stocks Surge

Abdul Samad Rabiu’s fortune climbs to $9.2 billion, powered by soaring BUA Foods and BUA Cement shares, rising dividends, and a stronger naira.

Nigeria Imposes $11.5 Passenger Security Levy Starting December

Nigeria’s NCAA introduces a $11.5 APIS levy from December 1, adding to air travel costs and drawing industry criticism over multiple taxation.

NIPCO to Acquire 19 Percent Stake in Savannah Energy

NIPCO Plc will acquire a 19 percent stake in Savannah Energy Plc, strengthening the Kansagra family’s position in Nigeria’s growing gas sector.

Aradel Raises ND Western Stake to 81.7 Percent

Aradel boosts its stake in ND Western to 81.67 percent, reinforcing its upstream dominance and expanding its role in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

Nigeria Approves $1 Billion to Modernize Lagos Seaports

Nigeria has approved $1 billion to modernize the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, a major step in its maritime reform plan led by the Chagoury Group’s ITB Nigeria.

Presco Profit Doubles on Strong Palm Oil Demand

Presco Plc reported over 100 percent profit growth in nine months, driven by strong palm oil demand, higher output, and improved efficiency.

Best Forex Brokers in Nigeria

KEY POINTS When choosing a forex broker in Nigeria, look for regulation by a...

Femi Otedola Sells ₦9.3 Billion Worth of Geregu Power Shares

Femi Otedola sells part of his Geregu Power stake worth ₦9.3 billion but maintains control as the company remains a key power market player.

Dangote Plans to List Up to 10 Percent of Refinery Shares

Aliko Dangote plans to list refinery shares and expand output to 1.4 million barrels per day through global partnerships and investment.

Moniepoint Raises $90 Million to Boost Global Expansion

Moniepoint raises $90 million to expand across Africa and Europe, strengthening its position as a leading force in African fintech innovation.

Johnvents Launches ₦100 Billion Paper for Cocoa Expansion

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Nigeria Arrests 2 Suspects in Global Cybercrime Sweep Tied to $2.4 Million Fraud

Nigerian authorities arrested two cybercrime suspects in an INTERPOL-coordinated operation, one linked to an investment scam that moved more than $2.4 million, the agency said.

Bandits Kill Newly Recruited Teacher, Driver and Son in Sokoto

KEY POINTS Suspected bandits have killed a newly recruited teacher, a driver and the...

Atiku presses INEC to publish 103m voters’ register as 2027 nears

Atiku says INEC’s online display of its 103 million voter register was blank from Oct. 9 to 15, and wants the list published now.

One Dead, Three Rescued in Lagos Building Collapse

KEY POINTS One person has died and three others have been injured after a...