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Rivers Senator Barinada Mpigi Dies at 64 After Brief Illness

KEY POINTS Senator Barinada Mpigi died at 64 after a brief illness. He served in the National Assembly from 2011 to 2026, including as Senate Works Committee Chairman. Governor Siminalayi Fubara and others described him as a major political figure and community advocate. Senator Barinada...

Two Dead After Container Trucks Collide on Busy Lagos Expressway

  KEY POINTS Two people died after a speeding container truck rammed into a stationary truck on the Oshodi–Apapa Expressway. Emergency responders and police coordinated a complex rescue and recovery operation to clear the scene. Authorities are urging stricter compliance with traffic rules following multiple...

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Nigerian Treasury Bills Yield Climbs Above Inflation

Nigerian Treasury bills yield climbs above inflation as investors position for a major auction and markets anticipate softer monetary policy.

Naira Weakens as Dollar Demand Pressures Persist

The naira weakened at the official market as dollar demand surged, prompting fresh calls for deeper intervention from the Central Bank.

Nigerian Bonds Yield Drops as Inflation Slows

Nigerian bonds yield dropped to 15.46 percent as disinflation encourages investor demand, with real interest rates rising and long-term debt instruments attracting strong interest.

Unity Bank MD Urges Youths to Embrace Savings Culture

Unity Bank MD urges young Nigerians to embrace a savings culture, stressing financial literacy, early money management, and long-term resilience for economic independence.

7 Emerging Entertainment Opportunities For Nigerian Creatives

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U.S. Lawmaker Condemns Kebbi School Abductions

A U.S. lawmaker’s reaction to the Kebbi school abductions sparks debate as Nigerian officials correct details and push for stronger security measures

How Bandits Seized 25 Schoolgirls in Kebbi and Killed Vice Principal

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

Dangote Eyes 1.4 Million Barrel Refinery Expansion Despite Government Delay

Dangote Group maintains refinery expansion plans, aiming for 1.4 million barrels per day despite government postponing fuel import duty.

Pope Warns Against Rising Attacks on Christians in Nigeria

Pope Leo warns of rising attacks on Christians as Nicki Minaj joins a UN event focused on Nigeria and growing global concern.

Nigeria’s Inflation Drop Fails to Ease Household Pressures – CPPE

Nigeria’s inflation slowdown offers minimal household relief as structural inflation pressures persist, according to CPPE, which warns deeper reforms are urgently required.

Gunmen Abduct 25 Students in Overnight Attack on Kebbi School

Gunmen abducted 25 schoolgirls from a Kebbi secondary school, killing a vice principal and triggering a major security operation across the area.

Dangote Cement Opens N100bn Note Sale to Investors

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Rivers Senator Barinada Mpigi Dies at 64 After Brief Illness

KEY POINTS Senator Barinada Mpigi died at 64 after a brief illness. He served...

Two Dead After Container Trucks Collide on Busy Lagos Expressway

  KEY POINTS Two people died after a speeding container truck rammed into a stationary...

Rivers Assembly Suspends Impeachment Move Against Fubara

KEY POINTS Rivers Assembly suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and his deputy after...

Navy Announces Death of Operations Chief Musa Katagum

KEY POINTS Nigerian Navy confirms the death of Chief of Operations Musa Katagum after...