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Kenya Pushes Ahead With Chinese-Led Highway Plan

Kenya advances a major highway upgrade with Chinese partners, boosted by Tony Elumelu’s investment pledge.

First HoldCo Completes Sale of FBNQuest Merchant Bank

First HoldCo completes its divestment of FBNQuest Merchant Bank as Otedola advances a group-wide restructuring strategy.

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Nigeria Students Link Kidnappings to Security Failures

NANS says an internal security collapse is fueling rising school abductions, warning that campuses are becoming prime targets for armed kidnappers.

New Nigerian Tax Law Sets Tougher Penalties

Nigeria’s revised tax law imposes new tax penalties aimed at tightening compliance, reducing evasion and boosting government revenue across key sectors.

Pinnick Blames New Format for Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss

Super Eagles failed to qualify for the World Cup, with Pinnick blaming new qualification format for altering Nigeria’s path and complicating the campaign.

CBN Holds Benchmark Interest Rate at 27 Percent

The Central Bank of Nigeria has held its benchmark rate at 27 percent, keeping pressure on inflation while signaling caution on economic risks.

Nigeria’s Bishops Warn of Rising Security Threats

Catholic bishops raise alarm over Nigeria’s growing insecurity, urging swift government action as communities face escalating violence and instability nationwide.

UNIMAID Graduates Over 20,000 Students

UNIMAID celebrates a major graduation milestone as more than 20,000 students complete academic programs supported by significant federal and state interventions

UN: Terror and Banditry Push Millions in Northern Nigeria Toward Famine

The UN reports a surge in hunger across northern Nigeria as renewed attacks, mass abductions and funding cuts push thousands toward catastrophic, famine level conditions.

Governors Race To Contain Worsening Kidnappings As Schools Shut Across Northern States

Governors across the North and South West prepare new security plans as school closures, kidnapping cases and rising attacks force states to review protection measures.

US Presses Nigeria for Action as Hundreds of Schoolchildren Remain Missing

The US will share intelligence and deepen security cooperation with Nigeria after the Kebbi and Niger school abductions, as hundreds of children remain missing today.

SEC Urges Compliance After Nigeria’s Exit From FATF Grey List

Nigeria’s SEC urges stronger, proactive compliance after the country’s FATF Grey List exit, warning that global institutions will closely monitor whether reforms remain sustainable.

DSS Orders Release, Compensation in IPOB Detention Case

The DSS release order frees a detainee held since 2022 and expands a new accountability drive reshaping detention practices under the agency’s leadership.

NASS Holds Final Retreat Ahead of Nigeria Constitution Vote

Lawmakers conclude the final Nigeria constitution review retreat, setting the stage for historic voting in state assemblies on far-reaching amendments before year-end.

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Kenya Pushes Ahead With Chinese-Led Highway Plan

Kenya advances a major highway upgrade with Chinese partners, boosted by Tony Elumelu’s investment pledge.

First HoldCo Completes Sale of FBNQuest Merchant Bank

First HoldCo completes its divestment of FBNQuest Merchant Bank as Otedola advances a group-wide restructuring strategy.

Nigeria Sets A Year Deadline for Schools to Meet New Standards

Nigeria’s NSSEC has issued a one-year deadline for National Minimum Standards compliance as states face new requirements for teachers, facilities and curriculum.

CBN Raises N7.85tn in OMO Bills Auction in November

CBN sold N7.85 trillion in OMO bills in November, drawing banks and foreign investors as it works to drain excess system liquidity.