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NFF Challenges FIFA Decision After Losing DR Congo Eligibility Petition

KEY POINTS FIFA dismissed NFF’s petition challenging DR Congo players’ eligibility. Nigeria alleged passport irregularities but failed to prove the case. NFF has appealed the decision as DR Congo advances in qualification. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has lost its petition against the Democratic Republic...

March 18, 2026

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Soludo Begins Second Term as Anambra Governor Amid High-Profile Inauguration in Awka

KEY POINTS Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy were sworn in for a second term in Awka. The event was attended by top political figures, including the Vice President and former presidents. Soludo won re-election by a wide margin, securing over 422,000 votes in the...

March 18, 2026

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Naira Slides as FX Shortages Grip Official Market

The naira slipped to N1,456 per dollar as FX shortages persisted, keeping pressure on Nigeria’s currency market despite rising external reserves.

December 17, 2025

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Police Deploy Special Forces Nationwide Ahead of NLC Protest

Police deploy tactical units nationwide as NLC protests insecurity and warns of strike if demonstrations face violence.

December 17, 2025

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Aisha Buhari: The Cabal Turned Buhari Against Me, Disrupted His Health Routine

Aisha Buhari claims aides turned her late husband against her and disrupted his nutrition, worsening his health while in office.

December 17, 2025

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Peter Obi: 80% Youth Unemployment Shows Leaders Have Failed Nigeria

Key Points Peter Obi links Nigeria’s 80% youth unemployment rate to leadership failure and...

December 17, 2025

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Workers Face Nigeria’s Worst Survival Crisis, NLC Says

Nigeria’s labour union says inflation, insecurity and weak wages have pushed workers into the harshest survival crisis the country has ever recorded

December 17, 2025

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CardinalStone Seeks $120 Million for West Africa SMEs

CardinalStone is raising a $120 million fund to invest in profitable SMEs across West Africa, betting on mid-market businesses as the region’s next growth engine

December 17, 2025

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Nigeria Pauses Sachet Alcohol Ban After SGF Directive

Nigeria has halted enforcement of the sachet alcohol ban after an SGF directive, pending consultations and a final government review.

December 16, 2025

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CBN Signals Higher Treasury Bill Rates After Bond Reset

Nigeria’s central bank prepares to lift Treasury bill rates after bond yields surge, signalling firmer monetary conditions and renewed focus on yield alignment.

December 16, 2025

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EEDC Blames Power Supply Drop on Gas Shortages

EEDC says gas constraints disrupted generation, forcing load shedding and reducing electricity supply across the South-East as grid operators work to restore stability.

December 16, 2025

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Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Edited Speech

Donald Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion, alleging an edited documentary misrepresented his January 6 speech and influenced the 2024 election

December 16, 2025

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Alakija Donates $23 Million Teaching Hospital to Osun University

Nigeria’s richest woman donates a $23 million teaching hospital to Osun State University, expanding medical training, specialist care, and healthcare infrastructure capacity

December 16, 2025

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