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MTN Agrees $6.2 Billion Deal to Buy IHS Holding

MTN IHS acquisition in a $6.2 billion all-cash deal would delist the tower operator and reshape Africa’s digital infrastructure landscape.

February 18, 2026

Business

Coleman Seeks N50 Billion in Commercial Paper For Expansion

Coleman commercial paper issuance of N50 billion will fund expansion and fibre optics growth as the Nigerian cable maker returns to debt markets.

February 18, 2026

News

Bad Leadership Keeps Nigeria Trapped in Cycle of Underdevelopment

Nigeria remains stuck in poverty and underdevelopment as bad leadership continues to cripple institutions, block progress, and waste vast resources.

October 1, 2025

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Tinubu’s Governance ‘Fair to All Nigerians,’ Says FG

FG insists Tinubu’s governance is fair to all Nigerians, with balanced appointments and projects spread nationwide for equity and stability.

September 1, 2025

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Nigeria Faces Uproar Over Plan to Raise Politicians’ Pay

Nigeria political salary hike plan sparks fierce backlash as parties, civic groups, and religious leaders call it provocative and insensitive amid poverty and inflation.

August 21, 2025

Politics

Ikpeazu Built And Inaugurated Uninhabitable Government House

According to Abia’s Information Commissioner, ex-Governor Ikpeazu was in a hurry to open an uninhabitable Government House that lacks basic features.

May 10, 2025

Politics

APC Claims Victory for 2027, Expects More Governors to Join

APC declares the 2027 elections a “done deal,” citing defections and increased political support.

April 25, 2025

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Bakare Criticizes Tinubu’s Leadership in Scathing Easter Address

Pastor Tunde Bakare criticizes President Tinubu’s leadership, urging a change in approach and highlighting economic struggles under his rule.

April 21, 2025

Politics

Bill to Bar Over-60s from Running for President, Governor Passes

The Nigerian House of Representatives passes a bill to prevent individuals over 60 from contesting for President or Governor, alongside other key reforms.

March 28, 2025

Politics

2027 Elections: Coalition Forms Against Tinubu and APC

Team New Nigeria (TNN) emerges to challenge President Tinubu and the APC ahead of the 2027 elections, criticizing their economic policies.

March 24, 2025

Politics

Obasanjo: Most Nigerian Politicians Seek Office to Enrich Themselves

Obasanjo claims most Nigerian politicians use public office to enrich themselves, condemning corruption and calling for a governance model suited to Africa.

March 14, 2025

News

Tinubu Challenges Court’s Power to Order His Impeachment

Tinubu petitioned the court to dismiss the impeachment proceedings and denied any infringement of rights of the plaintiffs.

February 4, 2025

Politics

Transparency in Nigeria’s Political Funding System

Nigeria’s opaque political funding system fosters corruption, weakens democratic institutions, and allows undue influence, highlighting the urgent need for transparency and accountability.

January 23, 2025

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