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Chief Imam of Ilorin Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Sali Dies at 75

KEY POINTS Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, Chief Imam of Ilorin, has died at the age of 75. He served as the 12th Chief Imam of the Ilorin Emirate for over 40 years. The cleric was known for promoting peace, unity and religious tolerance. Family members...

Geregu Power Posts $29.5m Profit as Abdulaziz Yari Era Begins with Strong Results

KEY POINTS Geregu Power posted a pre tax profit of $29.53 million on revenue of $130.17 million in 2025. The power firm declared a higher dividend despite rising costs and tax expenses. Ownership shifted to Abdulaziz Yari controlled MA’AM Energy, which now holds a...

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Chief Imam of Ilorin Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Sali Dies at 75

KEY POINTS Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, Chief Imam of Ilorin, has died at the...

Geregu Power Posts $29.5m Profit as Abdulaziz Yari Era Begins with Strong Results

KEY POINTS Geregu Power posted a pre tax profit of $29.53 million on revenue...

Paystack Expands into Banking as Shola Akinlade Targets Nigeria’s $32bn Small Business Funding Gap

KEY POINTS Paystack has acquired and rebranded a microfinance bank to expand into lending...

Katsina Plans To Free 70 Bandits, Sparks Outrage Across Nigeria

Katsina’s move to free 70 bandits sparks anger. Critics say it risks safety, justice, and encourages more criminal attacks.