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Ex. Bank MD Robert Orya to serve 490 Years jail term after N2.4 Billion Fraud
By Paul Joseph The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has found Robert Orya, the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), guilty of fraud amounting to approximately N2.4…
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Access Bank Appoints Ifeyinwa Osime as Board Chair, Succeeds Paul Usoro
Access Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Ifeyinwa Osime as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, following the retirement of Mr. Paul Usoro, SAN, on January 29, 2026, upon…
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NNPC hails Dangote Refinery, says it brought major relief for Nigerians
By Paul Joseph The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has praised the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, describing it as a major relief for Nigeria’s fuel…
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Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Output to Decline During Scheduled Bonga Platform Maintenance
By Ashiru Taofeek Adewale Nigeria’s crude oil exports are set to decline by 225,000 barrels per day in February due to the shutdown of a major offshore production facility for scheduled maintenance.…
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IMF Ranks Nigeria Sixth in Projected Global GDP Growth Contribution for 2026
By Paul Joseph According to new data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Nigeria is projected to rank sixth worldwide in its contribution to real GDP growth in 2026, marking a significant…
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Every individual must file tax returns by March 31—Oyedele
By Charles Maduka The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has called on Nigerians to ensure they file their annual tax returns as required by…
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CBN Approves National Banking Licence Upgrades for OPay, Moniepoint, Kuda
By Ashiru Taofeek Adewale The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has upgraded the operating licences of several financial technology companies and microfinance banks (MFBs) to national status, formally authorising them to operate…
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NAFDAC insists on War against Sachet Alcohol Distribution, Says “Ban Not Punishment”
By Paul Joseph The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has declared that the agency has resumed enforcement of the ban on…
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Tomato Price Crashes Amid Ongoing Challenges for Farmers in Nigeria
Tomato farmers in Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Plateau, and other states are currently facing a significant price crash as the harvest season begins, compounding the challenges they already face. Following the catastrophic Tuta…
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US Embassy, Lagos Consulate to close Offices Monday
By Charles Maduka The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will suspend operations on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The closure was announced…
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Qatar Airways Flight Returns to Lagos Due to Technical Issue, Passengers Evacuated Safely
Qatar Airways has explained the circumstances surrounding the unplanned return of its flight from Lagos to Doha, which made an emergency landing at Murtala Mohammed International Airport on Friday. The airline stated…
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EXCLUSIVE: Abdullahi Bashir Haske—The Billionaire in the Shadows
When billionaires in Nigeria are mentioned, names like Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, and Tony Elumelu dominate the conversation. Yet, there exists another class of billionaires—those who operate in the shadows, quietly amassing…