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Information Sovereignty, Global Tech Giants, and Democracy in Africa

February 7, 2026

By Tony Onyima, Ph.D., fnge Nigeria is approaching what the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) describes as a critical inflection point in its democratic and digital evolution. In a recent statement titled “Preserving Nigeria’s Information Sovereignty: Why the Federal Government

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NCDMB Maps Path for Nigeria’s Energy Sector to Access $3.4tn AfCFTA Market

February 7, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has outlined a practical framework for positioning Nigeria’s energy sector to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), following a strategic webinar focused on meeting rules-of-origin requirements for continental trade.

Kwara Tragedy and Politics Over Lives: Nigeria’s Priorities in the Shadow of 2027

When over 200 people were killed in Benue last year, President Bola Tinubu told affected communities to make peace among themselves and

The New Tribe Of Patriots: We Seek Values Revolution For Nigeria’s Progress - Utomi

PAT Utomi – Leadership and Governance in Africa: Lessons from a Lifetime of Service

PAT Utomi – Leadership and Governance in Africa: Lessons from a Lifetime of Service By Marcel Mbamalu, PhD INTRODUCTION The crisis of

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Naira Devaluation Will Cause Negative Impact Of $22m On Revenues, Airtel Africa Says

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Nigerian Market Now Accounts For 24% Of Airtel Africa’s Revenue

February 6, 2026

The Nigerian market accounted for 24.06 percent of Airtel’s revenue in Africa in 2025, rising from 20.28 percent in 2024, as the Nigerian subsidiary’s

Naira Falls Against Dollar In Black Market As Demand Increases In FX Market

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Gap Between Official Window, Black Market Rates Now N82

February 6, 2026

The United States dollar (USD) traded at N1,366.19 kobo per $1 in the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) on Friday, February 6, similar to

Nigerian Stock Market Record Highest Level In 15-years, Equity Cap Up N59.90bn

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NGX Valuation Rises By N1.10trn To N110.23trn

February 6, 2026

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, surged to N110.23 trillion on Friday, February 6, from the

Black Market, Official Window Dollar Rates' Gap Widens To N127 After BDCs Hike USD Price

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Dollar Rate Increases To N1,366/$ In Official Market

February 5, 2026

On Thursday, February 5, N1,366.05 per dollar was the official rate for the United States (US) currency in the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM),

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Nigerian Stock Market Cap Hits N109.12trn — up by N1.26trn

February 5, 2026

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) said the bourse’s market capitalisation increased from N107.86 trillion, recorded on Wednesday, February 4, to N109.12 trillion on Thursday, February

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Kwara Tragedy and Politics Over Lives: Nigeria’s Priorities in the Shadow of 2027

February 7, 2026

When over 200 people were killed in Benue last year, President Bola Tinubu told affected communities to make peace among themselves and questioned why the perpetrators had not been arrested. The same pattern is now evident across Nigeria: security forces are deployed after killings, yet killings and abductions continue unchecked. In the midst of mass abductions, including schoolchildren, the recent

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Electoral Reform Bill Still Under Harmonisation, Kingibe Clarifies Senate Position

February 6, 2026

Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Heebah Kingibe, has clarified

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Sanusi Rejects Move to Include Traditional Rulers in Constitution

February 4, 2026

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Dr. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has rejected proposals

Odinaku Criticises Prof Bako's Inaugural Lecture On Igbos In History Of Intergroup Relations In Kano

Opinion·Politics·Top Stories

In the House of ‘My Lord’, There are Judgments – Odinkalu

February 1, 2026

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Abdul Leigh Balogun became a judge of the

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Reno, Sowore, and the Spirit of the Tinubu Era

January 31, 2026

By Valentine Obienyem Barr. Reno Omokri has become one of the most

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

Telecom Tariff Hikes: The Business Struggle For SMEs In Nigeria

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NCC Data Exposes Telecom Performances in Nigeria

January 30, 2026

New data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed stark differences in the performance of telecom networks across the country. The data highlighted

FEATURES·Technology·Top Stories

Will a Senate Probe Save Nigeria’s Dying Railway?

January 29, 2026

For years, Nigeria’s railways were meant to offer something the country desperately needed: a safe, fast way to move people and goods across a

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

Terra Industries Raises $11.75 Million to Build Africa’s First Homegrown Defence Tech Prime

January 13, 2026

Terra Industries, a Nigerian-founded defence technology startup, has raised $11.75 million in seed funding as it steps out of stealth and positions itself to

Business·News·Technology

Malaysia, Indonesia Block Grok Over Sexual Deepfake Images

January 13, 2026

Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot linked to Elon Musk’s platform X, citing concerns over the creation of

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

Tech Innovator Hanu Expands Inclusion with AI Smart Glasses for Hearing-Impaired Nigerians

January 10, 2026

Nigerian-born tech innovator, Hanu Fejiro Agbodjie, has donated AI-powered smart glasses to hearing-impaired Nigerians, reinforcing his commitment to using technology to promote social inclusion

Sport

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Giants Real Madrid Becoming Teeters

February 2, 2026

Ordinarily, there ought to be no big deal about Real Madrid or a strong reason to single them out of the hundreds of football teams in Europe. But lately, their uneasy dance towards weak displays, and their constant shift away from their natural, coordinated, and relentless dominance have now more clearly shown why they have had four managers in five

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CAF Sanctions Senegal, Morocco Over Chaotic AFCON 2025 Final

January 29, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy sanctions on the

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Ex-Fifa President Backs US World Cup Boycott Over Security Concerns

January 27, 2026

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter has urged football fans to reconsider travelling

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AFCON FINAL: How Referee Chaos, Officiating Outrage Tainted Senegal’s Win

January 19, 2026

After a spectacle of 52 games, and a record-breaking number of goals

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Senegal Win Africa Cup of Nations After Extra-Time Thriller Against Morocco

January 19, 2026

Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a

Markets

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Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Over China Trade Deal

January 25, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods entering the United States, sharply escalating trade tensions

Business·Finance & Economy·Markets·News·Nigeria

Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

January 13, 2026

Nigeria’s customs authority has introduced new rules for courier companies that handle imported goods under a system where duties are paid before delivery, Prime

Business·Markets·Power·Top Stories

Behind the Geregu Power Sale: Politics and a $750m Deal

January 11, 2026

The sale of Geregu Power, one of Nigeria’s largest electricity plants, has drawn attention after politically connected figures assumed top positions. Billionaire Femi Otedola

Recapitalisation: UBA Extends Deadline For Rights Issue

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UBA Hits Billion-Naira Milestone: Rights Issue Success Pushes Capital Base Above ₦500bn

January 8, 2026

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has successfully concluded its rights issue, raising ₦157.84 billion through the issuance of 3.16 billion ordinary shares at ₦50

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GivTrade Secures UAE SCA Category 5 Licence

December 29, 2025

GivTrade, an international multi-asset brokerage providing access to global markets via CFDs, on Wednesday announced that it has been granted a Category 5 (“Arrangement

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Information Sovereignty, Global Tech Giants, and Democracy in Africa

February 7, 2026

By Tony Onyima, Ph.D., fnge Nigeria is approaching what the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) describes as a critical inflection point in its democratic and digital evolution. In a recent statement titled “Preserving Nigeria’s Information Sovereignty: Why the Federal Government Must Act

News·Oil & Gas

NCDMB Maps Path for Nigeria’s Energy Sector to Access $3.4tn AfCFTA Market

February 7, 2026

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has outlined a practical framework for positioning Nigeria’s energy sector to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), following a strategic webinar focused on meeting rules-of-origin requirements for continental trade. The pre-conference

News·Security·Top Stories

Ogidi Reels from Fatal Attack on Town Union President-General

February 7, 2026

Residents of Ogidi community in Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State are reeling from shock after the President-General of the town union, Sir Ikwuka Okoye, and another unidentified man were killed in a violent late-evening attack on Friday, February 6, Prime

Meter Installation By DisCos Drops by 60% In Q2, 2024 - Report

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UK vs Nigeria: Is Electricity Really More Expensive in Nigeria?

February 7, 2026

A comparison of electricity prices between Nigeria and the United Kingdom shows a sharp contrast between headline tariffs and real affordability, revealing why electricity remains far more burdensome for Nigerian households despite lower unit costs. According to data from Global Electricity Prices

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FG Introduces Smarter Repair Plan for Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to Reduce Traffic Disruption

February 7, 2026

The Federal Government has unveiled a phase-oriented repair strategy for the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, designed to accelerate bridge rehabilitation while minimizing traffic snarls, Prime Business Africa reports. The update follows inspections that revealed critical deterioration in the expansion joints of Kara Bridge, Magboro

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Kwara Tragedy and Politics Over Lives: Nigeria’s Priorities in the Shadow of 2027

February 7, 2026

When over 200 people were killed in Benue last year, President Bola Tinubu told affected communities to make peace among themselves and questioned why the perpetrators had not been arrested. The same pattern is now evident across Nigeria: security forces are deployed

Business·Top Stories

Nigerian Market Now Accounts For 24% Of Airtel Africa’s Revenue

February 6, 2026

The Nigerian market accounted for 24.06 percent of Airtel’s revenue in Africa in 2025, rising from 20.28 percent in 2024, as the Nigerian subsidiary’s customer base grew by 8 percent year-on-year, from 28.2 million to 30.5 million. According to the company’s results

News·Politics·Top Stories

Electoral Reform Bill Still Under Harmonisation, Kingibe Clarifies Senate Position

February 6, 2026

Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Heebah Kingibe, has clarified that the ongoing Electoral Reform Bill before the National Assembly has not jettisoned key proposed reforms, particularly the electronic transmission of election results, contrary to widespread public speculation. In a

Business·Top Stories

Gap Between Official Window, Black Market Rates Now N82

February 6, 2026

The United States dollar (USD) traded at N1,366.19 kobo per $1 in the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) on Friday, February 6, similar to the N1,366.05 per USD recorded on Thursday, February 5. This was revealed in data obtained from the Central

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