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MTN Agrees $6.2 Billion Deal to Buy IHS Holding

MTN IHS acquisition in a $6.2 billion all-cash deal would delist the tower operator and reshape Africa’s digital infrastructure landscape.

Coleman Seeks N50 Billion in Commercial Paper For Expansion

Coleman commercial paper issuance of N50 billion will fund expansion and fibre optics growth as the Nigerian cable maker returns to debt markets.

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

Deadly attacks in Oyo and Benue claim nine lives as police foil a kidnapping plot and rescue dozens of children.

ICPC Presses Ahead With Probe of Ex-NMDPRA Chief

Nigeria’s ICPC says it will continue probing former NMDPRA chief Farouk Ahmed despite the withdrawal of a petition that initially prompted the investigation.

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

Nigeria PMI stayed in expansion territory in December, showing sustained private sector growth as demand lifted orders, output and confidence toward the end of 2025.

US Will Require Nigerians to Post Visa Bonds

The US plans to require some Nigerian B1/B2 visa applicants to post bonds of up to $15,000 under new travel restrictions starting 2026.

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

More than five million Nigerians lack electricity meters, causing billing disputes and highlighting the slow pace of metering progress nationwide.

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

KEY POINTS Political influence in Nigeria is increasingly exercised from outside the country through...

Rivers Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu Leaves PDP for APC

KEY POINTS Rivers Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu has defected from the PDP to the...

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MTN Agrees $6.2 Billion Deal to Buy IHS Holding

MTN IHS acquisition in a $6.2 billion all-cash deal would delist the tower operator and reshape Africa’s digital infrastructure landscape.

Coleman Seeks N50 Billion in Commercial Paper For Expansion

Coleman commercial paper issuance of N50 billion will fund expansion and fibre optics growth as the Nigerian cable maker returns to debt markets.

Dangote Predicts Naira Could Strengthen to N1,100 This Year

Dangote says a stronger naira could reach N1,100 per dollar this year as import controls and domestic production reshape Nigeria’s currency outlook.

CJN Warns Against Corruption Blanket Allegations

CJN cautions against blanket corruption allegations, insisting claims must be evidence-based as 14 new Federal High Court judges take oath.