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Otedola: First HoldCo Restructuring May Be Disruptive, but It’s Essential for Long-Term Growth

KEY POINTS Otedola says First HoldCo’s restructuring may cause disruption but is necessary for long-term stability. The group has taken a major profit hit after cleaning up N748bn in non-performing loans. Otedola reaffirms commitment to building a transparent, sustainable, world-class financial institution Femi Otedola, chairman...

NECO Releases 2025 SSCE Results, Records 72% Pass in English and Mathematics

KEY POINTS NECO recorded a 72% pass rate in English and Mathematics in the 2025 SSCE. Over 9,000 candidates were sanctioned for malpractice, with supervisors and centres punished. More than 71% of candidates achieved five credits including English and Mathematics. The National Examinations Council NECO,...

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Bandits And Herders Kill Nine In Oyo And Benue As Police Rescue 76 Children In Kaduna

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Nigeria’s Private Sector Ends 2025 in Expansion, PMI Shows

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US Will Require Nigerians to Post Visa Bonds

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Nigerian Court Grants Malami, Family ₦500 Million Bail

A Nigerian federal court granted Abdulaziz Malami and his family ₦500 million bail each, imposing strict conditions ahead of a February corruption trial.

Over 5 Million Nigerians Still Without Electricity Meters

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5 Forces That Will Shape Nigeria’s Direction In 2026

Nigeria’s path in 2026 will depend on the economy, politics, public mood and security as the country edges closer to 2027.

Oyo Suspends Monarch Over Illegal Mining, Ogun Cracks Down on Farmlands

Oyo suspends Oba Adefabi over illegal mining; Ogun stops mining in Ado-Odo to protect farmland and forests.

Rivers Political Feud Escalates as Wike-Aligned PDP Faction Issues Apology Ultimatum to APC Secretary

KEY POINTS A PDP faction loyal to Nyesom Wike has given APC National Secretary...

Atiku: No ADC Aspirant will Step Aside in 2027 Race

KEY POINTS Atiku says every ADC presidential aspirant will contest without pressure to withdraw. ...

Power Without Presence: How Remote Control Is Reshaping Nigerian Politics

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Rivers Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu Leaves PDP for APC

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Otedola: First HoldCo Restructuring May Be Disruptive, but It’s Essential for Long-Term Growth

KEY POINTS Otedola says First HoldCo’s restructuring may cause disruption but is necessary for...

NECO Releases 2025 SSCE Results, Records 72% Pass in English and Mathematics

KEY POINTS NECO recorded a 72% pass rate in English and Mathematics in the...

FCTA Assures Residents Snake Anti-Venom Is Available in All Abuja Public Hospitals

KEY POINTS FCTA says snake anti-venom is available in all FCT-owned hospitals and health...

PDP Chieftain Labels Wike as “Root Cause” of Party Crisis

KEY POINTS A PDP chieftain, Tony Ehilebo, has accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike...