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Nigeria Cuts Petrol Imports as Local Refining Rises in December

KEY POINTS Petrol imports fell by 19 percent in December, while local refinery supply jumped by 64 percent. Total petrol supply averaged 74.2 million litres daily, up from November levels. Daily petrol consumption rose to a record 63.7 million litres, the highest in 2025. Nigeria...
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Abia Obidient Group Denies Threat to Withdraw Support for Otti

Abia’s Obidient Movement says reports linking its support for Governor Alex Otti to ADC defection plans are false and misrepresent its position.

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Cardoso Urges Stronger Role for Farm Lending

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso urged banks to strengthen agricultural finance and expand farm credit as Nigeria pushes to improve food security and rural growth.
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NAF Moves to Restart Stranded Military Flight

Nigeria’s Air Force is working to restore operations of a grounded C-130 aircraft in Burkina Faso as preparations continue for its flight to Portugal.
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Tinubu Seeks Senate Backing for Troop Deployment to Benin

Tinubu asks the Senate to approve a Benin troop deployment after a failed coup sparked an urgent request for military support
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Dangote Pledges $700 Million For Nigerian Education

Aliko Dangote sets a $700 million plan to expand education access in Nigeria, targeting out-of-school children and long-term skills development.
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Army Rejects Claims of Shooting Women Protesters in Adamawa

Army rejects reports that troops shot women during Lamurde protest and links the deaths to gunfire from a rival community.
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Gunmen Kill Motorist, Abduct Several Residents in Imo Community

Gunmen opened fire on vehicles in Amala, killing a motorist and abducting several people as police begin a search operation.
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Bayelsa Stops All Illegal Mining, Warns Community Leaders

Bayelsa halts illegal mining statewide and warns community leaders against signing unapproved MoUs with miners operating without government consent.
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Tinubu’s Benin Intervention Rekindles Debate

Tinubu’s swift move in Benin reignites debate over presidential troop deployment powers and the constitutional limits governing Nigeria’s military actions abroad.
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How Remote Work Is Transforming Nigerian Economy

Remote work has shifted from a pandemic necessity to a structural economic force in Nigeria, reshaping hiring, productivity, lifestyle, and global employment access.
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Obasanjo Says Boko Haram War Lasts Too Long

Obasanjo warns Nigeria’s Boko Haram war has dragged on too long and urges specialised training, stronger intelligence and modern technology for the military.
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WHO Reports Heavy Civilian Deaths in Sudan Strikes

WHO says at least 114 people were killed after Sudan airstrikes hit a hospital and kindergarten, intensifying fears over civilian safety.
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Solana Rallies as Altcoin ETF Optimism Builds

Solana gains 5% as renewed ETF optimism drives a broader crypto rally, boosting altcoin sentiment and attracting fresh trading activity across markets.
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Nigeria Cuts Petrol Imports as Local Refining Rises in December

KEY POINTS Petrol imports fell by 19 percent in December, while local refinery supply...
Politics

Abia Obidient Group Denies Threat to Withdraw Support for Otti

Abia’s Obidient Movement says reports linking its support for Governor Alex Otti to ADC defection plans are false and misrepresent its position.
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Aid Cuts Deepen Hunger in Northeast Nigeria, WFP Says

WFP warns that aid cuts in northeast Nigeria are deepening hunger as funding shortfalls force sharp reductions in food and nutrition assistance across the region.
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Tony Elumelu Urges CEOs to Lead With Trust, Not Titles

Tony Elumelu says modern leadership is built on trust, accessibility and execution, not hierarchy, as his businesses post landmark banking and energy deals.

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