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Senate Directs North Central Commission to Focus Spending on Agriculture and Security

KEY POINTS The Senate has told the North Central Development Commission to prioritise agriculture and security in its 2026 spending. Lawmakers approved a 140 billion naira budget after reviewing the commission’s plans. The committee criticised weak capital project implementation in 2025 and urged better...
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Security Forces Destroy Three Bandit Camps in Kogi

KEY POINTS Joint security forces destroyed three bandit camps in Kogi allegedly linked to a notorious gang leader. Several suspects were killed and kidnapped victims were rescued and taken for medical care. The raid follows another recent military operation targeting a separate terrorist network...

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Nigeria SEC Plans Tougher Market Policing in 2026

Nigeria’s SEC says it will intensify market enforcement in 2026, using new legal powers to tackle abuse, improve transparency and strengthen investor confidence.
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Nigerian Stocks Top N100 Trillion as Buying Spree Lifts Confidence

Nigerian equities opened the week on a strong note, with NGX market capitalisation surpassing N100 trillion amid broad buying and improved investor sentiment.
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Rabiu’s Fortune Nears $10 Billion After BUA Rally

Abdul Samad Rabiu’s fortune climbs to about $9.7 billion as BUA Cement and Foods shares rally, pushing him closer to the $10 billion mark.
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Nigeria Petrol Price War Deepens as MRS Pushes Cuts

Aggressive fuel discounts by MRS Oil following Dangote refinery cuts are forcing NNPC and rivals to slash prices, intensifying competition across Nigeria’s petrol market.
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Flutterwave Expands Beyond Payments With Mono Acquisition

Flutterwave’s acquisition of open-banking startup Mono signals a strategic shift toward data-driven fintech, targeting credit access and deeper financial infrastructure across Africa.
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Cosgrove Founder Gifts Staff ₦4 Billion Properties in Reward

Cosgrove Investment Limited founder Umar Abdullahi approved ₦4bn worth of company properties as gifts to staff, a rare employee reward that drew attention across Nigeria’s business community.
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Nigeria Petrol Supply Rises Despite Dangote Refinery Falling Short

Nigeria’s fuel regulator says petrol supply increased in November despite lower than expected output from the Dangote Refinery, with imports accounting for most of the surge.
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Former Governor Abdulaziz Yari Named Chairman of Geregu Power Following Otedola’s Exit

KEY POINTS Billionaire Femi Otedola has resigned as chairman of Geregu Power Plc after...
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Nigerian industrialist Emmanuel Nuel Ojei dies at 74

Emmanuel Nuel Ojei, founder of Nuel Ojei Holdings, has died at 74, ending a business career defined by discipline, mentorship and long term impact.
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Nigeria Assures Investors About Market After US Backed Strike

Nigeria’s finance minister says a joint security operation with the United States will strengthen stability, reassure investors and support continued economic growth.
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Air Peace To Shift Regional Flights To Daytime Operations In 2026

Air Peace plans to move regional flights to daytime operations and expand Africa routes by early 2026 to improve connectivity and passenger convenience.
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Anthony Joshua’s Payday Brings Massive Tax hit after Miami Fight

Anthony Joshua’s biggest fight payday delivered global headlines and a huge tax bill, cutting deep into his earnings from the Miami bout.
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Senate Directs North Central Commission to Focus Spending on Agriculture and Security

KEY POINTS The Senate has told the North Central Development Commission to prioritise agriculture...
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Security Forces Destroy Three Bandit Camps in Kogi

KEY POINTS Joint security forces destroyed three bandit camps in Kogi allegedly linked to...
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ADC Criticises Umahi for Predicting Overwhelming South-East Support for Tinubu in 2027

KEY POINTS ADC has criticised Dave Umahi for claiming Tinubu would receive 90 percent...
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CAN Opposes Niger Hisbah Bill, Urges Governor Bago to Withhold Assent

KEY POINTS CAN has rejected the proposed Niger Hisbah Bill, warning it could cause...

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