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South Africa’s Consul General in Lagos, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has dismissed reports that the country has stopped issuing visas to Nigerians. Moroe said the protests would not be used as a basis to discriminate against Nigerian travellers, stressing...

Dangote Refinery has secured a $1 billion underwriting programme comprising a funded $600 million private placement and a further $400 million commitment linked to its planned IPO. The programme strengthens the refinery’s capital-market position ahead of its proposed...

The All Progressives Congress has fixed Saturday, August 22, 2026, for its primary elections to nominate candidates for four restored State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states The party’s timetable follows the Independent National Electoral...

Standard Bank is considering a stake in OPay ahead of the fintech’s proposed US IPO, which could value the company at about $4 billion. OPay’s Nigerian business accounted for 88.1 percent of its revenue in 2025, while gross...

Peter Obi has challenged politicians seeking the presidency in 2027 to demonstrate the character expected of the office they seek, declaring that those demanding to be addressed as “His Excellency” must first “behave excellently.” The former Anambra State...

The Edo State House of Assembly has opened a formal investigation into allegations of corruption and financial impropriety against its former Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, The Assembly simultaneously dissolved all its standing committees as part of a sweeping reorganisation...

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has unveiled three electric vehicle series — Falcon, Passion and OG — sparking a heated debate among Nigerians online. Supporters praised the move as an example of churches contributing to innovation, while critics questioned the...

Tinubu to use UNGA platform to defend his administration’s economic reforms, court foreign investment and present Nigeria as a key player in Africa’s economic transformation, amid continuing scrutiny of the impact of his policies. Nigeria will seek stronger...

President Bola Tinubu has formally joined the U.S. Department of Justice's request for a 10-day extension in the legal battle over records relating to allegations of drug trafficking involving him. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell has rejected the...

SDP presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo says President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the National Peace Accord signing sends a troubling signal about his commitment to peaceful elections. Adebayo questions why the SGF, George Akume, represented Tinubu, arguing that the...