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UN condemns Maiduguri mosque bombing

The United Nations has condemned a deadly bombing at a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno...

AfDB, UK seek private capital to close Africa’s $402bn funding gap

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and the United Kingdom government are stepping up...

U.S. carries out airstrikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria

The United States has carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria,...

Naira rebounds to three-week best days before Christmas

The naira strengthened to N1,449.9 per dollar on Tuesday, its best level since December...

Makinde takes on ‘friend’ Wike as alliance breaks down ahead of 2027 poll

Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde has publicly confronted his former political ally, Nyesom Wike,...

U.S. commits $2.1bn to Christian-run health facilities in Nigeria

The United States has committed nearly $2.1 billion in health assistance to Nigeria under...

Visa-free travel in Africa up by 8% in 2025

Visa-free travel was up minimally by 8% in 2025, enabling millions more Africans to...

IMF releases $385 million to Ghana as reforms unlock $2.8bn lifeline

Ghana has secured an immediate $385 million injection from the International Monetary Fund, reinforcing...

Students, workers, families: who the U.S. travel restrictions really hit in Nigeria

As Nigerians scramble for clarity following the United States’ decision to impose new travel...

WHO names Nigerian co-chair of first traditional medicine advisory group

The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a major step toward formally integrating traditional...

Nigeria records ₦30tn revenue shortfall, collects just 25% of target

The federal government will fall short of its 2025 revenue target by about ₦30...

Why I placed partial travel ban on Nigerians and what it means – Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has formally outlined the reasons Nigeria was placed under partial...

$223 million AfDB-backed water project begins in Ondo

African Development Bank (AfDB Group) in collaboration with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD)...

Dangote escalates clash with NMDPRA, petitions ICPC over corruption claims

Aliko Dangote has taken his dispute with Nigeria’s downstream petroleum regulator to the country’s...

Transcorp Hotels appoints Awele Elumelu, wife of group chair, as board chair

Transcorp Hotels Plc has appointed Dr. Awele Vivien Elumelu as chair of its board,...

Oil falls below $60, raising revenue risks for Nigeria’s 2026 budget

Global oil prices slid below $60 a barrel on Tuesday, hitting their lowest level...

Dangote cuts retail petrol price to ₦740, seeks probe of Nigeria’s fuel regulator

Petrol will sell for as low as ₦740 per litre in parts of Nigeria...

FIFA blasted after 2026 World Cup ticket prices up sevenfold

FIFA is facing intense backlash after unveiling World Cup ticket prices that have surged...

Buy in Naira, Get paid in dollars: Dangote unveils unusual dividend plan for Refinery IPO

Aliko Dangote has unveiled a rare dividend plan aimed at making the upcoming listing...

Geregu Power cuts 2026 Q1 outlook after sharp revenue miss in early 2025

Geregu Power Plc has issued a lower earnings projection for the first quarter of...