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Ex-Defence Spokesman, Wife Kidnapped in Katsina

KEY POINTS Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife were kidnapped by suspected bandits in Matazu, Katsina State. The attackers shot at their vehicle, injuring the driver, who escaped and is receiving treatment. Police have intensified rescue efforts, deploying tactical units to track...
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DSS Officer Killed as Suspected Oil Thieves Attack Security Base in Imo

KEY POINTS A DSS operative was killed and two others injured after suspected oil bunkering gang members attacked a security base in Imo State. Several civilians were reportedly killed, while houses were allegedly set ablaze during the assault. The attack has heightened tensions in...

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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Impose 0.5% Import Levy on ECOWAS Nations

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger introduce an import levy to fund their new alliance, challenging ECOWAS and regional trade relations
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Three Nigerians Plead Guilty to $4.5 Million US Money Laundering Scheme

KEY POINTS Three Nigerians admitted laundering $4.5M via romance/BEC scams, targeting 125+ victims in...
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World Bank Approves $500 Million Loan for Nigeria’s Economic Resilience

KEY POINTS $500 million approved for Nigeria’s economic resilience program, targeting food security and...
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Zenith Bank Posts Record $671 Million Profit Under CEO Adaora Umeoji’s Leadership

KEY POINTS Zenith Bank’s 2024 profit surged to $671 million, driven by strong interest...
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Tinubu Hosts Ghana’s Mahama for Crucial Talks on Sahel Crisis

KEY POINTS Ghana’s Mahama briefed Tinubu on mediation efforts with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger,...
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NNPCL to Sell Shares Ahead of IPO

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited continues its IPO preparations through partner recruitment for both IPO readiness and investor relations support before its capital market listing.
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UBA’s $19 Million Travel Spend: Justifiable Growth or Executive Extravagance?

KEY POINTS UBA’s $19 million travel spend in 2024 more than doubled from 2023,...
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DMO Raises N271.2 Billion at March Bond Auction

DMO raised N271.2 billion in its March 2025 bond auction, with overwhelming demand for the nine-year bond and unchanged coupon rates.
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Aviation Workers to Close Airports on March 31 Over Assault

Key Points The aviation unions announced their intention to close airports starting March 31,...
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9mobile Refutes Shutdown Rumours, Pledges Improved Services

KEY POINTS 9mobile has dismissed the network shutdown speculations because these claims lack basis...
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Nigeria Attracts $14billion, €250million Foreign Investments

Nigeria secures $14bn from India and €250m from the Netherlands, with a 300% oversubscription on Eurobonds and strategic MOUs with ten countries.
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MTN Group Faces Profit Slump Amid Naira Devaluation and Sudan Conflict

KEY POINTS MTN Group’s headline earnings per share dropped by 69% due to the...
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Ex-Defence Spokesman, Wife Kidnapped in Katsina

KEY POINTS Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife were kidnapped by suspected...
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DSS Officer Killed as Suspected Oil Thieves Attack Security Base in Imo

KEY POINTS A DSS operative was killed and two others injured after suspected oil...
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Makinde Promises Safe Return of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

KEY POINTS Governor Seyi Makinde has assured residents that the Oyo State Government is...
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Erosion Cuts Off Oji–Awgu Highway

KEY POINTS Heavy rainfall triggered severe erosion that cut off a section of the...