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Police arrest seven suspected kidnappers and recover body of Abuja victim abducted in August

Police have arrested seven suspected kidnappers in Abuja and Kaduna and recovered the body of Oluwadamilola Adedayo, abducted in Kuje in August, from the gang’s forest camp.
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Access, UBA, Fidelity H1 Results Stuck as CBN Steps Up Scrutiny of Banks’ Asset-Quality

The publication of audited Half-Year (H1) 2026 financial statements for top Tier-1 and Tier-2 lenders notably Access Holdings Plc, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Fidelity Bank Plc remains in limbo as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) steps up oversight of commercial banks’...

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CBN Introduces New Rules to Monitor PoS Transactions

The Central Bank of Nigeria introduces new PoS transaction rules, requiring payments to go through licensed platforms for improved security and transparency
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Nigeria’s $1-Billion Iron Ore to Steel Partnership with China: A Blessing or Economic Pitfall?

Nigeria’s $1 billion steel deal with China holds promise for industrial growth but also poses risks of debt and dependency. Learn the potential benefits and drawbacks.
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How the 9-percent Increase in VAT Revenue Affects Nigerian Households and Businesses

Nigeria's VAT revenue rose by 9% in Q2 2024, a promising sign for government revenue. However, everyday Nigerians face increasing hardships due to inflation and rising costs
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Nigerian Students Demand Reversal of New N50 Transfer Fee

NANS demands the government reverse a new N50 fintech transfer levy, arguing it adds to financial struggles faced by students
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Dangote Says It Will Change Face Of Fuel Market In Nigeria Through Refinery

Let alone the new launched Dangote Refinery will eventually bring about more decent petrol price in Nigeria, it is high time to pay more attention to the petrol pricing which has a bearing on the entire Nigerian economy
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Nigeria Officially Embraces Cryptocurrency, Grants Approvals to Operators

Nigeria grants official approvals to crypto operators, marking a significant shift in its financial operations.
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NUPRC Blocks Shell’s $1.3 Billion Onshore Asset Sale to Renaissance

NUPRC blocks Shell's asset sale to Renaissance, raising questions about compliance and environmental concerns in Nigeria's oil sector.
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Leaked Documents Reveal Seyi Tinubu Co-Owned Offshore Company with Chagoury

Leaked documents reveal Seyi Tinubu co-owned an offshore company with Ronald Chagoury Jr., sparking concerns over a $13 billion contract.
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Tinubu Committee and Dangote Refinery Agree on September Petrol Rollout

Nigeria's government and Dangote Refinery agree on September petrol rollout, shifting crude oil sales to naira.
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NNPC Pledges 221,000 BPD to Finance $6.6 Billion Debt

NNPC pledges 221,000 bpd to service a $6.6 billion debt, aiming to stabilize Nigeria’s energy sector and meet financial obligations.
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Nigeria to Issue $500M Bond as Capital Importation Data Awaits Release

Nigeria will auction its first $500 million domestic dollar bond as the NBS prepares its Q2 2024 capital importation report.
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Nigeria’s Inflation Slows for the First Time in 19 Months

Nigeria’s inflation rate slows after 19 months of increase, offering brief relief but ongoing economic challenges remain.
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Police arrest seven suspected kidnappers and recover body of Abuja victim abducted in August

Police have arrested seven suspected kidnappers in Abuja and Kaduna and recovered the body of Oluwadamilola Adedayo, abducted in Kuje in August, from the gang’s forest camp.
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Access, UBA, Fidelity H1 Results Stuck as CBN Steps Up Scrutiny of Banks’ Asset-Quality

The publication of audited Half-Year (H1) 2026 financial statements for top Tier-1 and Tier-2...
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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.
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Bandits Kill Newly Recruited Teacher, Driver and Son in Sokoto

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