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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...

February 4, 2026

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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,...

February 4, 2026

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Bandits storm a Kebbi girls school, kill a school official and abduct twenty five students, prompting urgent reactions from leaders.

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Gunmen Abduct 25 Students in Overnight Attack on Kebbi School

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Nigeria Opens Portal for N50m Innovation Grant

Nigeria launches a N50m student innovation grant aimed at supporting campus innovators with funding for prototypes, research projects and early-stage ideas.

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