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#NBADecides2026: What Future for an Independent Bar?

July 12, 2026

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Three score and three years ago, a defining dispute erupted in the old Western Region of Nigeria over the scope and reach of constitutional conventions in determining or terminating the tenure of high-level political leadership.

Sanwo-Olu Hails Lagosians Over Hitch-free ‘Ounje Eko’ Market Scheme On Sunday

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Lagos Begins Demolition of Illegal Shanties, Market Stalls on Lagos-Badagry Expressway Median

July 12, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

The Lagos State Government has commenced the removal of illegal shanties, makeshift shops and market stalls erected along the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway as part of efforts to protect public infrastructure and facilitate the ongoing reconstruction of the corridor

Business

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Over N102bn Wiped Off NGX As Thomas Wyatt, Guinness Shares Plummet

July 10, 2026

During trading in the Nigerian stock market on Friday, shareholders of Thomas Wyatt, Guinness and other companies on the losers’ table lost over N102.65

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US DFC Eyes $205bn Pipeline in Southeast Asia, Signals Interest in Critical Minerals, Energy, Digital Infrastructure

July 10, 2026

The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is ramping up investment in Southeast Asia, with a mandate to deploy $205 billion globally toward supply

Conoil Plc's Shareholders Approve N1.734 Billion Dividend Payout for 2022

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Conoil Tames Expenses To Prevent Revenue Decline From Affecting Profit

July 10, 2026

Conoil generated N71.45 billion in revenue between January and March 2026, compared to the N79.25 billion reported in the corresponding period in 2025. According

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MultiChoice Becomes Wholly Owned Canal+ Subsidiary Following Landmark Takeover

July 10, 2026

MultiChoice has officially become a wholly owned subsidiary of French media giant Canal+, marking the completion of its takeover and the beginning of a

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USD Trades Downward, Pound, Euro Rates Rise In Official Window

July 9, 2026

The official foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) decreased marginally to N1,378.43 kobo per USD on Thursday in the Nigerian

Politics

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APC Completes Upload of 471 Candidates to INEC Portal Ahead of 2027 Elections

July 12, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the successful upload of all its candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Candidate Nomination Portal (ICNP), completing the party’s nomination process for federal elective offices, Prime Business Africa reports. In a statement issued on Saturday, APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, said the ruling

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Wike Defends Gbajabiamila Over Fake Presidential Council Controversy, Says Opposition Cannot Demand His Sack

July 9, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the

Anti-Govt Protest: Lawmakers plead For Patience, Accept 50% Salary Cut

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Rowdy Scene in House of Reps as Bid to Summon Tinubu Over Constituency Projects Fails

July 8, 2026

Proceedings in the House of Representatives turned rowdy on Wednesday as lawmakers

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Senate Mulls Tougher Measures as Ningi Pushes to Cut Diplomatic Ties with South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks

July 7, 2026

The Senate on Tuesday signalled that Nigeria could adopt tougher diplomatic measures

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Fani-Kayode Receives Letters of Credence, Set to Begin Diplomatic Mission in South Africa

July 7, 2026

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has received his Letters of Credence,

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

Entertainment

Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

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Tinubu Signs New NIMC Act to Strengthen Digital Identity, Data Protection

June 26, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, introducing a new legal framework expected to strengthen Nigeria’s

NBC Revokes AIT, Sylverbird, Raypower FM, Others' Licences Over Debt

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Nigeria Launches FreeTV, Expands Access to Subscription-Free Digital Television

June 17, 2026

The Federal Government on Wednesday launched FreeTV, a national digital television platform aimed at providing Nigerians with access to subscription-free digital television services, a

Africa·News·Technology·Top Stories

Kenya, Partners Launch AI-Powered Climate Payload to ISS

April 12, 2026

The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has announced the successful launch of its Climate Camera (ClimCam) payload to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a

Business News·News·Technology

NCC Tells Telcos to Compensate Subscribers for Poor Network Service

March 30, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has instructed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers who experience poor network quality. This move puts consumers at

FEATURES·Security·Technology

Battlefield Innovation: Why Saudi Arabia Is Eyeing Ukraine’s Counter-Drone Technology

March 16, 2026

Reports that Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant, Saudi Aramco, explored acquiring Ukrainian interceptor drones have drawn global attention, highlighting how technologies developed in the

Sport

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World Cup of Worrisome Football

June 14, 2026

By Chuka Nnabuife What a World Cup of boring displays. I have never encountered a Mundial marked by such epochs of flip-flops. Three days of watching uninspiring football are almost making me lose enthusiasm for the very tournament I have been anticipating for the past four years. My excitement is waning. Perhaps the absence of my national team, the Super

Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable Themes in Troubled Times

June 8, 2026

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When the FIFA World Cup kicks off on

Arsenal Announces £52.1 million Tax Loss

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Knocking, Not Broken

May 31, 2026

Football punishes proximity. That is, being close to success counts for nothing

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CAF Unanimously Backs Infantino for 2027-2031 FIFA Presidency at Vancouver Meeting

April 30, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a unanimous endorsement of

News·Sports·Top Stories·World News

FIFA Approves Red Card Sanctions for Protest Walk-Offs, Mouth-Covering Confrontations Ahead of 2026 World Cup

April 29, 2026

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved new rule changes that

Markets

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Top 5 Best-Performing Industrial Goods Stocks In Q1 2026

June 24, 2026

Shareholders in Nigeria’s industrial goods sector recorded massive returns in the first quarter of 2026, with nine out of 11 listed companies posting double-digit

Business News·Markets·Top Stories

Naira Weakens Against Dollar, Gains On Pound, Euro In Official Market

June 11, 2026

On Thursday, the official foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) increased by N1.77 kobo in the Nigerian foreign exchange market

How Investments In Nigerian Pharmaceutical Shares Performed In Q1 2026

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Q1 2026: Four Pharma Stocks Reward Investors, One Bleeds N14.8bn

June 11, 2026

Only one of five pharmaceutical firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange saw shareholders’ investment shrink in Q1 2026. The other four delivered gains totaling

Dangote Cement's Revenue Soars, But Production Costs Rise 45% In Tandem

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Dangote Revives London Listing Plan for $13bn Cement Empire

May 7, 2026

Aliko Dangote is dusting off a decade-old plan to list his cement business in London, in a move that could give the UK capital

Africa·Agro-Economy·Markets·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Nigeria, Ghana Reopen Onion Trade Corridor After Lifting Restrictions

April 7, 2026

Cross-border onion trade between Nigeria and Ghana has resumed following the lifting of restrictions that had halted shipments and stranded dozens of trucks along

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#NBADecides2026: What Future for an Independent Bar?

July 12, 2026

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Three score and three years ago, a defining dispute erupted in the old Western Region of Nigeria over the scope and reach of constitutional conventions in determining or terminating the tenure of high-level political leadership. The Judicial

News·Top Stories

Lagos Begins Demolition of Illegal Shanties, Market Stalls on Lagos-Badagry Expressway Median

July 12, 2026

The Lagos State Government has commenced the removal of illegal shanties, makeshift shops and market stalls erected along the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway as part of efforts to protect public infrastructure and facilitate the ongoing reconstruction of the corridor into a

News·Politics·Top Stories

APC Completes Upload of 471 Candidates to INEC Portal Ahead of 2027 Elections

July 12, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the successful upload of all its candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Candidate Nomination Portal (ICNP), completing the party’s nomination process for federal elective offices, Prime Business Africa

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Benue Police Arrest Seven More Suspects, Including 80-Year-Old, Over Killing of MACBAN Chairman

July 11, 2026

The Benue State Police Command has arrested seven additional suspects, including an 80-year-old man, in connection with the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Benue State, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, and Yakubu Isa.

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Atiku Rebuts Presidency’s Silence Claim Over Oyo Pupils’ Rescue, Defends Record on Security Response

July 11, 2026

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the Presidency’s claim that he remained silent following the rescue of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, insisting that he publicly commended the security agencies and welcomed

Opinion·Top Stories·World News

25 Medals, Zero Cheers: Nigeria Wins Big Abroad, Loses Interest at Home

July 11, 2026

They flew to Rome as unknowns and returned as world beaters. 10 gold, 3 silver, 9 bronze. Two Nigerians named Overall Second Best in the World. But don’t expect a presidential tweet. Don’t expect a call from the Ministry of Education. The

Africa·News·Oil & Gas·Top Stories

Tanzania’s Dewji Eyes $100m Investment in Dangote’s Planned East Africa Refinery

July 11, 2026

Tanzania’s richest businessman, Mohammed Dewji, has expressed interest in investing $100 million in Aliko Dangote’s proposed $17 billion crude oil refinery in East Africa, signalling growing investor confidence in what is expected to become one of the continent’s largest energy infrastructure projects.

News·Nigeria·Transport

Faulty Asaba Tower Recorder Hampers Probe Into VMO Aero Roadway Landing, NSIB Reveals

July 11, 2026

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has disclosed that a faulty air traffic control recording system at Asaba Airport has complicated its investigation into the VMO Aero aircraft that mistakenly landed on an under-construction roadway instead of the runway, Prime Business Africa

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Nigerian Army Reveals How Joint Security Operation Rescued 44 Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

July 11, 2026

The Nigerian Army has disclosed that the rescue of 44 pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State was the result of a month-long, intelligence-led operation involving multiple security agencies that dismantled the kidnappers’ network and compelled them

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