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World Cup 2026: Nigerian-American Balogun earns back-to-back Man of the Match awards

Nigerian-American striker Folarin Balogun has earned a second consecutive Man of the Match award after helping the United States beat Australia and reach the World Cup knockout stage.

Economists cite reform impact as Nigeria’s revenue hits N15.8trillion

Economists have credited tax reforms, improved administration and stronger oil earnings for Nigeria's revenue, which hit N15.8tn in the first five months of 2026, up 49 percent.

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Fuel vessels arrive Lagos as petrol prices top N1,200

Vessels carrying 129,000 metric tonnes of petrol and diesel are arriving at Lagos ports between March 14 and 17 as Nigerians contend with fuel prices above N1,200 per litre.

MTN lifts dividend 45 percent after Nigeria, Ghana profit rebound

MTN Group declared a 45 percent dividend increase to R5 per share after headline earnings per share jumped more than tenfold, led by strong recoveries in Nigeria and Ghana.

Dangote seals gas deal with China’s GCL for Ethiopia plant

Dangote Industries and China's GCL Group have formalised a $4.2 billion, 25-year gas supply deal to power what will become East Africa's largest fertilizer production complex.

Taiwo Afolabi ties SIFAX to Nigerian Navy on maritime security

SIFAX Group chairman Taiwo Afolabi has formalised a security partnership with the Nigerian Navy, opening the conglomerate's infrastructure to naval intelligence operations along Lagos shipping lanes.

BUA Cement drives N649 billion surge on Nigerian Exchange

BUA Cement spearheaded a N649 billion surge on the Nigerian Exchange, reversing a two-day losing streak as investors returned conviction buying to blue-chip names after full-year 2025 results.

Nigerian Breweries, Guinness Raise Product Prices as Rising Costs Bite

KEY POINTS Nigerian Breweries Plc and Guinness Nigeria have announced price increases on selected...

Signature Bank hits ₦52 billion, clears CBN recapitalisation bar

Signature Bank has crossed the CBN's recapitalisation threshold, raising its capital base to ₦52 billion through a rights issue and joining banks that have met the new minimum.

Tinubu Names Fola Adeola to Lead Petroleum Reform Taskforce

President Tinubu has named Fola Adeola chairman of a new petroleum reform taskforce, giving the panel six months to produce three reform blueprints for Nigeria's energy sector.

Anthony Joshua Quits UK for Dubai Despite Iran War

Anthony Joshua has formally relocated to Dubai, with filings for two of his companies confirming the move despite Iranian drone strikes on the UAE.

Tantita MD Kestin Pondi Gives $570K to 80 Entrepreneurs

Tantita Security Services MD Kestin Pondi handed out N800 million in business grants to 80 entrepreneurs in Delta State, selected from over 26,000 applications.

Dangote Refinery Puts Nigeria First as Oil Hits $100

Dangote Refinery pledged Monday to put Nigeria's domestic fuel market first as the Middle East war pushed crude oil above $100 a barrel.

Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price by ₦100 to ₦1,075 per Litre Amid Falling Global Oil Prices

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery reduced petrol price by ₦100, bringing the ex-gantry rate down...

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World Cup 2026: Nigerian-American Balogun earns back-to-back Man of the Match awards

Nigerian-American striker Folarin Balogun has earned a second consecutive Man of the Match award after helping the United States beat Australia and reach the World Cup knockout stage.

Economists cite reform impact as Nigeria’s revenue hits N15.8trillion

Economists have credited tax reforms, improved administration and stronger oil earnings for Nigeria's revenue, which hit N15.8tn in the first five months of 2026, up 49 percent.

Mother, Sister of Dead Bandit Leader Jailed 20 Years Each

 KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced the mother and sister of...

Police Restrict Movement in Two Kano LGAs for Bye-Election

KEY POINTS The Kano State Police Command has imposed a movement restriction in Dawakin...