25 m. ago Dangote Sugar Appoints Thabo Mabe As Group Managing Director

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has appointed Thabo Mabe as the new group managing director/CEO-designate, effective December 1, 2025. The company disclosed this in a statement signed by the Company secretary and legal adviser, Temitope Hassan on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) yesterday. The Company also announced the resignation of its Group managing director/chief executive officer, […]

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28 m. ago Only 40% of Nigeria’s Power Capacity Available for Dispatch in October 2025—NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that only 40 per cent of the country’s total installed power capacity was available for dispatch in October 2025, highlighting significant challenges within the national electricity supply ecosystem. According to the latest Operational Performance Factsheet released by NERC on Tuesday, nationwide grid-connected power plants produced a total […]

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29 m. ago Banks’ Deposit With Central Bank Of Nigeria Soars To N48.40trn

The Nigerian banking sector’s deposits with the Central Bank surged by 154 per cent, reaching N48.40 trillion in the second quarter of 2025. Data from the CBN’s economic report for Q2 2025 showed that the sharp increase occurred as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) intensified efforts to withdraw excess liquidity from the financial system […]

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33 m. ago Gov Mohammed Decries Use Of State Power In Peoples Democratic Party Crisis

Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has declared that “Enough is enough,” insisting that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) does not belong to any individual but to the Nigerian people. Reacting to the police blockade of the PDP national secretariat on Tuesday, Governor Mohammed, in a statement posted on […]

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2 h. ago Entreprenuers, not govt hand outs or foreign aid, will drive Nigeria’s future —Tony Elumelu

Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and Group Chairman of UBA, Tony Elumelu, has urged Nigerian leaders to build partnerships that empower entrepreneurs’ growth, calling for stronger collaboration across government, the private sector and institutions to create an environment where local businesses can scale, thrive and ultimately transform the economy. Delivering the keynote address entitled […]

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3 h. ago Reps Member: Electoral Commission’s Attendance At Party Conventions Not Mandatory

The plenary session of the House of Representatives on Tuesday turned rowdy over an attempt to correct the impression that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must compulsorily observe a convention, congress, conference or meeting of political parties. This followed a motion of personal explanation moved by the member representing the Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo federal […]

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3 h. ago Association Marks International Students’ Day with Renewed Focus on Patriotism, Productivity

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Monday marked the 2025 International Students’ Day with an elaborate celebration at the University of Abuja, drawing students from across the country and representatives of regional student bodies, including the West African Students’ Union and the All-African Students Union (AASU). This year’s global theme, “Empowering Students to […]

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4 h. ago Congress votes to force release of Epstein files after Trump drops opposition

The US Congress voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to require the Justice Department to release all unclassified records on Jeffrey Epstein, two read more Congress votes to force release of Epstein files after Trump drops opposition

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5 h. ago Why Nigerian startups avoid listings in Nigerian Exchange Group —Report

A new report by TLP Advisory has revealed deep-rooted structural, financial, and regulatory barriers preventing Nigeria’s fast-growing startups from listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), despite reforms introduced through the NGX Technology Board in 2022. The report: “Rethinking Funding & Exits: Nigeria’s Missing IPOs and the NGX,” warns that the absence of local listings threatens […]

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5 h. ago Hareter Babatunde Oralusi: The embodiment of Osun’s political renaissance

Hareter Babatunde Oralusi (HBO) stands out in Nigerian politics as a leader whose credentials, character, and vision set him apart. As Osun State approaches the 2026 gubernatorial election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has the opportunity to field a transformational leader in HBO, who embodies the aspirations of a state yearning for genuine development and […]

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6 h. ago We’ve grown Nigeria’s digital broadcast subsector by 35%—NIGCOMSAT

The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has said that the country’s digital broadcast subsector  has expanded by 35 per cent to 75 per cent utilisation in two years. It said this represented a milestone in the country’s digital transformation drive. The Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, said this earlier in the week in […]

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9 h. ago Nigerian Medical Doctor Jailed Over £268,000 NHS Fraud In UK

A UK-based Nigerian doctor, Richard Akinrolabu, 61, has been sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding the National Health Service (NHS) of more than £268,000. Akinrolabu, a specialist registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Princess Royal University Hospital, pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud by false representation and was sentenced on November […]

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9 h. ago After Police Detention, APC Chieftain Apologises To Akpabio, Barau Over $10m Bribery Claim

Alwan Hassan, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Special Adviser to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has publicly apologised to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin after accusing them of collecting a $10 million bribe to halt the confirmation of the appointment of Abdullahi Ramat as chairman of […]

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11 h. ago ‘Your Call For Foreign Invasion Reckless, Unpatriotic’, APC Flays New PDP Chairman Turaki

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the call for foreign invasion of Nigeria by the new national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Turaki called on the United States President, Donald Trump, to save Nigerian democracy which, according to him, was in […]

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11 h. ago Gov Kefas suspends scheduled defection rally over kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has suspended his earlier scheduled defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi State.

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11 h. ago Dan Agbese, the steady hand who shaped modern Nigerian journalism

Dan Agbese, one of the most influential editors of his generation and a founding force behind Newswatch magazine, has died read more Dan Agbese, the steady hand who shaped modern Nigerian journalism

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12 h. ago ADC condemns attack on PDP secretariat, warns of assault on democracy

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned what it described as a “disturbing and dangerous assault on democracy” following read more ADC condemns attack on PDP secretariat, warns of assault on democracy

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12 h. ago Giwa Trial: Entertainer Jigida Queen Urges Review Of Lagos Property Judgement

Nigerian entertainer Uche Ibeto, popularly known as the Jigida Queen, has expressed renewed hope in the justice system following the ongoing trial of Barrister Victor Giwa and businessman Cecil Ezem Osakwe before an FCT High Court in Abuja. She said the development gives her confidence that her own long-running allegations of unlawful eviction and fraudulent […]

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13 h. ago Coscharis targets growing SUV market, unveils new Renault models

Coscharis Motors Plc., a Nigerian automobile dealer is set to unveil two new Renault models at the 2025 Abuja International read more Coscharis targets growing SUV market, unveils new Renault models

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14 h. ago Speaker Tajudeen bans committee activities during plenary over poor attendance

Worried by the persistent poor attendance of members of the House of Representatives during plenary sessions, the Speaker, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, on Tuesday announced a total ban on all committee activities ...

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