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Nigerian Business Leader Adekunle Ojora Dies at 93

Nigerian business leader Adekunle Ojora has died at 93, closing a decades-long career that shaped corporate Nigeria and post-independence enterprise.

Tinubu Reforms Deepen Stability, Federal Unity, Bagudu Says

Nigeria’s budget minister says Tinubu’s economic reforms are improving political coordination, stabilising markets and guiding development partnerships despite short-term hardships.

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Unicross Suspends 24th Matriculation Amid Fee and Gown Dispute

Unicross has postponed its 24th matriculation ceremony indefinitely due to student protests over high gown fees and rising school charges, compounded by staff union actions.

JAMB Says University Students May Register for 2026 UTME

JAMB says students already in universities may register for the 2026 UTME, provided they disclose their matriculation status and comply with admission regulations.

Nigeria Military to Court-Martial Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters will court-martial 16 officers after an internal probe found cases to answer, including allegations linked to coup plotting.

CBN Grants National Licenses to Major Fintech Players

The Central Bank of Nigeria has upgraded major fintechs to national licenses, formalising nationwide operations and imposing higher capital and compliance standards.

Anambra Shuts Onitsha Main Market Over Sit-At-Home Defiance

Anambra State shut Onitsha Main Market for one week after traders defied the Monday sit-at-home order, escalating efforts to restore normal economic activity.

NNPC, Chevron Confirm Hydrocarbon Discovery at Awodi-07 Well

NNPC confirmed hydrocarbons at Chevron Nigeria’s Awodi-07 well, calling the offshore Niger Delta discovery a milestone for their joint venture and Nigeria’s energy strategy.

Customs Posts N7.28 Trillion Revenue in 2025, Exceeding Target

Customs Service said revenue reached N7.28 trillion in 2025, exceeding targets as reforms, digitalisation and stronger compliance lifted non-oil government income.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Resigns from NNPP

KEY POINTS Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally resigned from the NNPP, citing...

Peter Obi Faces Ruling Party Pressure As 2027 Race Nears

Ruling party steps up moves that may block Peter Obi’s path to 2027 as courts and party crises deepen nationwide.

Tinubu Reviews Envoy Postings After Name Mix-up, Confirms Three Diplomatic Appointments

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassador-designates to France, the...

Atiku Accuses Senate of Stalling Electoral Act Amendments, Warns 2027 Elections Are at Risk

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Rivers Chief Judge Declines Assembly Request to Probe Governor Fubara

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Nigerian Business Leader Adekunle Ojora Dies at 93

Nigerian business leader Adekunle Ojora has died at 93, closing a decades-long career that shaped corporate Nigeria and post-independence enterprise.

Tinubu Reforms Deepen Stability, Federal Unity, Bagudu Says

Nigeria’s budget minister says Tinubu’s economic reforms are improving political coordination, stabilising markets and guiding development partnerships despite short-term hardships.

AFCON Morocco 2025 Sets Digital Records, CAF Says

AFCON Morocco 2025 set new digital benchmarks, with billions of impressions and video views driven largely by fan-created content and diaspora engagement worldwide.

Nigeria Approves Sharp Pension Increase for NSITF Retirees

Nigeria’s pension regulator has approved a sharp increase in NSITF pensions, lifting monthly payouts and clearing years of arrears for more than 2,000 retirees.