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Demand surges as Nigeria’s March bond auction oversubscribes

Nigeria's March FGN bond auction drew N931.5 billion in bids against a N750 billion offer, a 4.28 percent oversubscription.
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Nigeria’s oil exploration plunges 45 percent in February

Nigeria's oil exploration contracted sharply in February 2026, with active rigs falling 45 percent to 22 from 40 in January.

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Rivers Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu Leaves PDP for APC

KEY POINTS Rivers Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu has defected from the PDP to the...
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APC Secretary Tells Wike to Quit Cabinet, Accuses Him of Meddling in Rivers Politics

KEY POINTS APC national secretary Ajibola Basiru says Nyesom Wike should resign as FCT...
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Bwala says Peter Obi Will not Clinch ADC Presidential or VP Ticket

KEY POINTS Daniel Bwala says Peter Obi will not secure ADC presidential or VP...
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Anthony Joshua Considers Retirement After Fatal Car Crash in Nigeria

Joshua may retire from boxing after surviving a fatal crash in Nigeria that killed two close team members.
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Nigeria’s Power Sector Spent 2025 Trapped Between Old Debts And A New Power Order

Nigeria’s electricity sector in 2025 was shaped by unpaid GenCo debts and state power ambitions, with little relief for consumers.
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Stefolga Group to Focus CSR on Youth, Media and Sports

Stefolga Group says youth-centred CSR initiatives in media and sports will guide its social investments, with Flow FM playing a central role in talent development.
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Lagos Police Invite Pastor Over Rape Allegations

Lagos police have invited Pastor Chris Okafor for questioning over rape allegations, ordering a full investigation and promising confidentiality, due process and protection for complainants.
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Abia Oil Community Protests Neglect, Installs Interim Leadership

Residents of the Igiriuku oil community in Abia State say years of neglect persist despite crude production, prompting protests and the installation of an interim leadership.
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Trump Says One-Third of Nigerian Immigrant Use U.S. Welfare

Trump says Nigerian immigrant welfare data shows one-third of households use public benefits, as tighter visa rules and immigration enforcement reshape U.S. policy.
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Tinubu Nominates Magnus Abe as Upstream Regulator Chairman

President Tinubu names Magnus Abe to lead the upstream petroleum regulator, seeking Senate approval for new boards under Nigeria’s reformed oil sector.
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CIG Motors Dismisses Director, Refers Case to EFCC

CIG Motors has dismissed an executive director and referred alleged misconduct to the EFCC, while the former official disputes the company’s account of his exit
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Lagos Weighs N7Bn Oworonshoki Jetty Project

Lagos State plans a N7bn jetty and housing scheme at Oworonshoki as officials argue infrastructure offers deeper economic value than short-term relief
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Demand surges as Nigeria’s March bond auction oversubscribes

Nigeria's March FGN bond auction drew N931.5 billion in bids against a N750 billion offer, a 4.28 percent oversubscription.
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Nigeria’s oil exploration plunges 45 percent in February

Nigeria's oil exploration contracted sharply in February 2026, with active rigs falling 45 percent to 22 from 40 in January.
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Nigeria brings home 1,230 citizens stranded in Niger

Nigeria's Federal Government brought home 1,230 stranded citizens from Niger in March 2026, completing the evacuation in two airlifts.
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OO Poly Aba launches EdTech and anti-drug drive

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Aba plans to introduce Educational Technology courses and partner with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to curb student substance abuse, Rector Christopher Okoro Kalu announced this week.

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