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Court Adjourns Trial of Anthony Joshua’s Driver to February 25

KEY POINTS The Sagamu Magistrate Court adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode to allow legal advice from the state Attorney General. Kayode faces four charges linked to a fatal road accident involving Anthony Joshua’s team. Two of Joshua’s close associates died in the December...
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Nigerian Monarch Obateru Akinruntan Targets 200 Obat Oil Stations as Fuel Market Reshapes

KEY POINTS Obat Oil plans to grow its retail network to 200 stations across Nigeria through direct builds and franchising The company is leaning on Apapa tank farms, a private jetty and technology upgrades to manage supply volatility Management says subsidy removal and the...

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Petrol Imports Dominate Nigeria Despite Rise In Local Refinery Output

Nigeria relied on imported petrol for 62% of fuel in 2025, with local refineries supplying only 38 percent of demand.
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Nigeria’s Power Debt Jumps To N6.5 Trillion As Unpaid Bills Threaten FG Bond Plan

Nigeria’s power sector debt climbs to N6.5 trillion as GenCos get partial payments, putting pressure on the government’s bond plan.
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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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US Approves $413 Million for Security Operations in Nigeria, Africa

The United States has allocated $413 million for security operations in Nigeria and West Africa, enhancing counter-insurgency efforts and deepening regional military cooperation.
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Nigeria Inflation Eases to 15.15% in December as NBS Revises Methodology

KEY POINTS Nigeria headline inflation slowed to 15.15 percent in December 2025, reflecting a...
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Dele Momodu Joins ADC, Warns Against One Party Drift in Nigeria

KEY POINTS Dele Momodu has formally joined the African Democratic Congress, citing concern over...
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FG Drops Defamation Case Against Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan

KEY POINTS The Federal Government formally withdrew criminal defamation charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti...
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FG, ASUU Sign New Deal, End 16-Year Stalemate With 40% Pay Rise for Lecturers

KEY POINTS Federal Government and ASUU conclude renegotiation of the 2009 pact after 16...
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Impeachment Push Against Governor Fubara Loses Steam as Two More Lawmakers Pull Out

KEY POINTS Two additional Rivers lawmakers step back from impeachment move against Governor Fubara ...
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Kwankwaso Rejects Claims He Backed Gov Yusuf Defection to APC

KEY POINTS Kwankwaso denies backing any plan by Governor Abba Yusuf to leave NNPP ...
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FG Moves to Revoke Oil Block Licenses Over Delays

Nigeria’s government plans to revoke oil block licenses held without development, warning investors of strict timelines and no refunds under the current licensing round.
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FG Threatens Contract Cut on Ibadan-Ilesha Road Project

Nigeria’s works minister warns contractors on the Ibadan-Ilesha expressway to begin urgent palliative repairs or risk losing half of the project scope.
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Court Adjourns Trial of Anthony Joshua’s Driver to February 25

KEY POINTS The Sagamu Magistrate Court adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode to allow...
Business

Nigerian Monarch Obateru Akinruntan Targets 200 Obat Oil Stations as Fuel Market Reshapes

KEY POINTS Obat Oil plans to grow its retail network to 200 stations across...
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Court Throws Out Anyanwu Suit Over PDP National Secretary Role

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed Samuel Anyanwu’s suit seeking recognition...
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FG Introduces Impact Challenge as 3MTT Expands

Nigeria’s government is introducing a new challenge to assess how digital skills training under 3MTT is translating into jobs, opportunities, and long-term economic impact

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