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Lagos Assembly Budgets N55.4bn for Lawmakers’ Quarters, Complex Beautification in 2026

KEY POINTS Lagos Assembly plans to spend N55.4bn in 2026 on lawmakers’ quarters and beautification projects. Only N16bn is allocated to community-based infrastructure interventions. Budget reviews show a pattern of heavy spending on lawmakers’ welfare, vehicles, generators, and renovations despite wider public infrastructure challenges. The...

February 7, 2026

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Fresh Benue Attack Leaves 13 Dead as Gunmen Torch Market, Abduct Women

KEY POINTS Gunmen killed 13 people in an attack on Anwase Market in Kwande LGA, Benue State. The assault followed another attack two days earlier in Abande community. Community leaders warn of worsening insecurity as residents flee their homes amid repeated violence. Gunmen suspected to...

February 7, 2026

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The £2 Million Question: What Really Happened at Harrods? How the Diezani Alison-Madueke trial became a masterclass in narrative inflation

KEY POINTS Headlines exaggerate Alison-Madueke’s alleged £2m Harrods spending and luxury perks; she didn’t...

January 30, 2026

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Vitafoam Nigeria Posts Strong Start to 2026 on Demand

Vitafoam Nigeria began 2026 with higher revenue and profit, supported by domestic demand growth, lower finance costs and a stronger balance sheet despite weaker exports.

January 30, 2026

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Linkage Assurance Revenue Rises 24 Percent on Performance

Linkage Assurance posted a 24 percent rise in insurance revenue in 2025, supported by underwriting growth, reinsurance optimisation and improved profitability across core operations.

January 30, 2026

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Nigeria Approves Sharp Pension Increase for NSITF Retirees

Nigeria’s pension regulator has approved a sharp increase in NSITF pensions, lifting monthly payouts and clearing years of arrears for more than 2,000 retirees.

January 29, 2026

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Nigeria Air Force Probes Civilian Deaths in Niger State

Nigeria’s Air Force is investigating reports that a military aircraft killed two civilians in Kurigi, Niger State, during an operation against bandits.

January 29, 2026

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Unicross Suspends 24th Matriculation Amid Fee and Gown Dispute

Unicross has postponed its 24th matriculation ceremony indefinitely due to student protests over high gown fees and rising school charges, compounded by staff union actions.

January 28, 2026

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JAMB Says University Students May Register for 2026 UTME

JAMB says students already in universities may register for the 2026 UTME, provided they disclose their matriculation status and comply with admission regulations.

January 28, 2026

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Nigeria Military to Court-Martial Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters will court-martial 16 officers after an internal probe found cases to answer, including allegations linked to coup plotting.

January 27, 2026

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CBN Grants National Licenses to Major Fintech Players

The Central Bank of Nigeria has upgraded major fintechs to national licenses, formalising nationwide operations and imposing higher capital and compliance standards.

January 27, 2026

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Anambra Shuts Onitsha Main Market Over Sit-At-Home Defiance

Anambra State shut Onitsha Main Market for one week after traders defied the Monday sit-at-home order, escalating efforts to restore normal economic activity.

January 26, 2026

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NNPC, Chevron Confirm Hydrocarbon Discovery at Awodi-07 Well

NNPC confirmed hydrocarbons at Chevron Nigeria’s Awodi-07 well, calling the offshore Niger Delta discovery a milestone for their joint venture and Nigeria’s energy strategy.

January 26, 2026

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Customs Posts N7.28 Trillion Revenue in 2025, Exceeding Target

Customs Service said revenue reached N7.28 trillion in 2025, exceeding targets as reforms, digitalisation and stronger compliance lifted non-oil government income.

January 26, 2026