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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 Presidents Macron and Ruto. Discussions at the summit will focus on digital transformation, climate action, green industrialisation and financing reforms. Tinubu will proceed to Rwanda for the Africa CEO Forum...

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Datti Baba Ahmed Declares 2027 Presidential Bid

KEY POINTS Datti Baba Ahmed announced his 2027 presidential ambition at the Labour Party...

Nigeria Posts N12 Trillion Trade Surplus As Non-Oil Exports Soar

Nigeria posts N12 trillion trade surplus in H1 2025 as non-oil exports rise 21% and Special Economic Zones create jobs.

PDP Faction Plans Talks With Atiku And Peter Obi Ahead Of 2027 Elections

PDP aims to meet Atiku and Obi as part of efforts to challenge APC in 2027, despite internal party conflicts.

Heavy Taxes And Rising Debt Threaten Nigeria’s Stability, Labour Congress Warns

The Labour Congress warns that heavy taxes and rising debt are hurting workers and calls on government to rethink tax laws.

Bandits And Herders Kill Nine In Oyo And Benue As Police Rescue 76 Children In Kaduna

Deadly attacks in Oyo and Benue claim nine lives as police foil a kidnapping plot and rescue dozens of children.

ICPC Presses Ahead With Probe of Ex-NMDPRA Chief

Nigeria’s ICPC says it will continue probing former NMDPRA chief Farouk Ahmed despite the withdrawal of a petition that initially prompted the investigation.

Nigeria’s Private Sector Ends 2025 in Expansion, PMI Shows

Nigeria PMI stayed in expansion territory in December, showing sustained private sector growth as demand lifted orders, output and confidence toward the end of 2025.

US Will Require Nigerians to Post Visa Bonds

The US plans to require some Nigerian B1/B2 visa applicants to post bonds of up to $15,000 under new travel restrictions starting 2026.

Nigerian Court Grants Malami, Family ₦500 Million Bail

A Nigerian federal court granted Abdulaziz Malami and his family ₦500 million bail each, imposing strict conditions ahead of a February corruption trial.

Over 5 Million Nigerians Still Without Electricity Meters

More than five million Nigerians lack electricity meters, causing billing disputes and highlighting the slow pace of metering progress nationwide.

5 Forces That Will Shape Nigeria’s Direction In 2026

Nigeria’s path in 2026 will depend on the economy, politics, public mood and security as the country edges closer to 2027.

Oyo Suspends Monarch Over Illegal Mining, Ogun Cracks Down on Farmlands

Oyo suspends Oba Adefabi over illegal mining; Ogun stops mining in Ado-Odo to protect farmland and forests.

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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...