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Bank of Industry urges Lagos to invest in industrial clusters to lift productivity

Bank of Industry chief Olasupo Olusi says Lagos should invest in industrial clusters, power and faster freight to cut business costs and attract private capital.

US visa ban imposed on Nigerian Supreme Court justices, retiring jurist says

Retiring Justice Uwani Abba-Aji says the U.S. barred all members of a Nigerian Supreme Court panel from travel after a judgment she called widely misinterpreted.

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Britain has no preferred candidate for Nigeria 2027 – Lever

British Deputy High Commissioner Gill Lever said the UK has no preferred candidate in Nigeria's 2027 elections and will not interfere in the vote.

Elumelu’s Transcorp pays N20.3bn dividend on profit jump

Tony Elumelu's Transcorp Group declared an N20.3 billion dividend after a 44 percent jump in 2025 profit after tax to N135.9 billion.

Tinubu Heads to Africa-France Summit as Leaders Push Digital Innovation and Green Growth Agenda

KEY POINTS President Tinubu arrived in Nairobi to attend the Africa-France Summit hosted by...

Adeleke Dethrones Osun Monarch Jailed in US Over COVID-19 Fraud

KEY POINTS Governor Ademola Adeleke has removed the Apetu of Ipetumodu after his conviction...

Tinubu Appoints Fadewa as Homeland Security Adviser

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has appointed retired Major General Adeyinka Fadewa as Special Adviser...

Ex-Jigawa Lawmaker Dies in Bandits’ Captivity

KEY POINTS Former Jigawa lawmaker Abba Anas died while in bandits’ captivity after being...

AltBank rolls out non-interest financing for drug makers

AltBank's Jekwu Ozoemene unveiled tailored non-interest financing for Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturers, aiming to cut Africa's 97 percent dependence on drug imports.

Onitsha residents back Obi for 2027 as NDC zones to South

Onitsha residents rallied to endorse Peter Obi's 2027 presidential bid after the Nigeria Democratic Congress zoned its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria.

FG Sets 150 as Minimum Cut-Off Mark for University, Nursing Admissions in Nigeria

KEY POINTS The Federal Government approved 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for universities...

NESG warns Nigeria’s debt strain persists despite stability

NESG warned that Nigeria's debt strain persists as the federal government's 2026 borrowing plan climbed to N29.2 trillion despite headline stability indicators.

Over 40 Nigerian Fishermen Feared Dead After Chad Air Strikes on Boko Haram

KEY POINTS More than 40 Nigerian fishermen are feared dead after Chadian air strikes...

FG Removes JAMB Requirement for NCE Admission

KEY POINTS The Federal Government has removed UTME as a requirement for admission into...

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Bank of Industry urges Lagos to invest in industrial clusters to lift productivity

Bank of Industry chief Olasupo Olusi says Lagos should invest in industrial clusters, power and faster freight to cut business costs and attract private capital.

US visa ban imposed on Nigerian Supreme Court justices, retiring jurist says

Retiring Justice Uwani Abba-Aji says the U.S. barred all members of a Nigerian Supreme Court panel from travel after a judgment she called widely misinterpreted.

Nigeria earmarks 2.1 billion naira to revive OAUTHC renal program

Nigeria's federal government has appropriated 2.1 billion naira to revive kidney care at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, its chief medical director says.

Nigeria’s fiscal deficit hits 4.69 trillion naira in Q1 as revenue falls short

Nigeria's government ran a 4.69 trillion naira fiscal deficit in the first quarter as revenue fell far short of target and foreign loans stalled.