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The NDC presidential candidate has challenged President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other contenders in the 2027 presidential race to come before Nigerians personally, defend their records and explain their plans for tackling the country's...

Aliko Dangote has offered East African countries a combined 30 percent equity stake in his planned refinery in Lamu, Kenya. Kenya is considering a 10 percent stake worth about $500 million, while Ethiopia and Rwanda have also expressed...

Governor Monday Okpebholo’s aide has declared Davido unwelcome in Edo State, saying the singer should not expect to perform in the state for the remainder of the governor’s tenure. The aide said Davido had crossed the line with...

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to use the occasion to...

The Northern Senators Forum has demanded urgent action on the State Police Bill after more than 36 Nigerians were killed in separate terrorist attacks in Adamawa and Sokoto States. The senators said the attacks in Gaya, Hong Local...

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group projects Nigeria’s external reserves will rise to about $53bn by December 2026, supported by stronger oil production, favourable crude prices and improved foreign exchange inflows. NESG expects the economy to grow by 4.2...

Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Holdings stake in Seplat Energy has more than doubled in value to over $1bn, less than eight months after the investment was made. Heirs Holdings acquired a 20.07 percent stake in Seplat for about $500m...

Dangote Cement’s Ibese plant says it sanctioned more than 250 truck drivers for safety violations between 2025 and 2026, including over-speeding, illegal haulage and proxy driving. About 200 drivers were sanctioned in 2025, while more than 50 have...

The NPS is not simply another payment platform. It represents NIBSS’ attempt to build the infrastructure for what payments in Nigeria will look like tomorrow.

The Federal Government took a major step towards reviving the dormant Delta Steel Company following a $1.3 billion commitment from Premium Steel and Mines Limited. A Sub-lease and Operations Agreement with the National Iron Ore Mining Company in...