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Ethiopia Set to Overtake South Africa with Continent’s Largest Airport

January 13, 2026

Ethiopia has started building what could become Africa’s largest airport, a $12.5 billion project that aims to outpace South Africa’s OR Tambo International and position the country as a continental aviation hub. Construction has officially begun in Bishoftu, about 45

Africa·Politics·World News

Sudan Government Returns to Khartoum Amid Ongoing War

January 13, 2026

by Prosper Okoye

Sudan’s government has returned to Khartoum for the first time in nearly two years. Prime Business Africa gathered that that this marked a symbolic milestone after 1,000 days of conflict that have devastated the capital. Prime Minister Kamel Idris described

Impeachment Storm: NSA Ribadu, Umahi, APC Leaders Hit Rivers For Gov. Fubara

Senior figures from Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), including the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu,

Nigerian Govt Publishes New Tax Laws In Gazette

New Tax Act Faces Hurdles: Rent Relief Limits, Forex Restrictions Raise Concerns

The Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE), Dele Kelvin Oye, has warned that limitations in the Nigeria Tax

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Naira vs Dollar: What To Expect This Week (24th-30th, March 2025)

Business·Top Stories

Dollar Rate Increases In Black Market

January 12, 2026

The parallel market recorded N1,479.99 kobo per dollar on Monday, January 12, compared to the N1,477 per USD reported on Friday, January 9, indicating

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Redstar Express, ETranzact Extend NGX Upward Trend With N744.99bn Gain

January 12, 2026

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a N744.99 billion increase in the bourse’s market capitalisation after the all-share index (ASI) expanded by 0.58 percent on

Mike Adenuga Loses $300million As Net-worth Further Declines To $3.3bn

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Mike Adenuga Experienced Mixed Fortunes In Stock Market In 2025

January 12, 2026

Mike Adenuga, the founder of Globacom, a telecommunications company, and the third richest person in Africa, experienced mixed fortunes in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX),

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Ghana Raises 20% Above Target in Treasury Bill Auction

January 11, 2026

Ghana has raised GH¢9.081bn in its first Treasury bill auction of the year, exceeding its initial borrowing target and signalling strong investor appetite for

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Ghanaian President to Pay Tax Like Other African Leaders

January 11, 2026

Ghana’s president is set to become liable for personal income tax on his salary and allowances for the first time, under proposals that would

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Sudan Government Returns to Khartoum Amid Ongoing War

January 13, 2026

Sudan’s government has returned to Khartoum for the first time in nearly two years. Prime Business Africa gathered that that this marked a symbolic milestone after 1,000 days of conflict that have devastated the capital. Prime Minister Kamel Idris described the move on Sunday as the arrival of a “government of hope,” pledging to restore essential services, including hospitals, schools,

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Edo Protesters Remanded, Police Say Rally Was Hijacked

January 13, 2026

Some protesters and their relatives were seen crying as those arrested were

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Rivers Minority Leader, Another Lawmaker Back Out of Fubara Impeachment

January 12, 2026

Pressure is mounting on the Rivers State House of Assembly to reconsider

News·Nigeria·Politics

Odinkalu Warns of Retaliation Over Edo Residency Permit Proposal

January 12, 2026

Former chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission, Professor Chidi Odinkalu, has

News·Politics

Impeachment Storm: NSA Ribadu, Umahi, APC Leaders Hit Rivers For Gov. Fubara

January 12, 2026

Senior figures from Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), including the Minister

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

Diaspora·Technology

Malaysia and 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

Business·News·Technology·Top Stories

Nigerians to Receive Immediate Refunds for Failed Telecom Transactions

January 8, 2026

Nigerian telecom users will begin receiving automatic refunds for failed airtime and data purchases under a new framework introduced by the Nigerian Communications Commission

Business·News·Technology

Nigerian Mobile Users May Pay More Under New NCC Roadmap

January 7, 2026

By Prosper Okoye Nigerian mobile phone users may face higher call and data costs following a new five-year plan released by the country’s telecoms

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Musk Predicts AI Future Where Salaries, Money Lose Relevance

December 17, 2025

Elon Musk has warned that money and salaries could become irrelevant in the future as artificial intelligence and robotics advance to the point where

Sport

Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

The Raw Goat in Morocco 2025: AFCON and the Burden of Crude Representation

January 1, 2026

The Raw Goat in Morocco 2025: AFCON and the Burden of Crude Representation By Dr Marcel Mbamalu From its inception in 1957 under Egypt’s Abdel Aziz Abdallah Salem to its current status under South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has evolved into the second-largest football confederation in the world. The Africa Cup of Nations is no

News·Sports·Top Stories

Anthony Joshua Stable After Ogun Crash as FRSC Blames Speeding, Wrongful Overtaking for Fatal Accident

December 30, 2025

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua remains in stable condition after

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Anthony Joshua Injured in Ogun Road Crash as Two Persons Die

December 29, 2025

British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua was on Monday involved in a

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Air Peace, Onyema Back WABU Welterweight Champion Obizulike with ₦10m Sponsorship

December 24, 2025

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of West and Central Africa’s largest airline,

News·Sports

Musa Calls Time on Illustrious Super Eagles Career

December 17, 2025

Nigeria’s most-capped footballer, Ahmed Musa, has formally announced his retirement from international

Markets

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

Business·Markets·News

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

Business·Markets·News

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

Business·Markets·News

Nigeria Launches N590bn Power Sector Bond to Clear GENCO, Gas Arrears

December 21, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued its debut bond under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, raising N590 billion to settle verified

Business·Markets·Top Stories

Dollar Trades Flat In Black Market, Appreciates In Official Window

December 17, 2025

The dollar traded at N1,487.01/$1 in the parallel market on Wednesday, December 17, indicating the naira neither depreciated nor appreciated against the United States

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Ethiopia Set to Overtake South Africa with Continent’s Largest Airport

January 13, 2026

Ethiopia has started building what could become Africa’s largest airport, a $12.5 billion project that aims to outpace South Africa’s OR Tambo International and position the country as a continental aviation hub. Construction has officially begun in Bishoftu, about 45 kilometres south-east

Africa·Politics·World News

Sudan Government Returns to Khartoum Amid Ongoing War

January 13, 2026

Sudan’s government has returned to Khartoum for the first time in nearly two years. Prime Business Africa gathered that that this marked a symbolic milestone after 1,000 days of conflict that have devastated the capital. Prime Minister Kamel Idris described the move

Diaspora·Technology

Malaysia and 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 sexually explicit deepfake images. Regulators in both countries said the tool had been used to alter images of

News·Politics·Top Stories

Edo Protesters Remanded, Police Say Rally Was Hijacked

January 13, 2026

Some protesters and their relatives were seen crying as those arrested were taken into a waiting vehicle at the court. The protest, which took place last weekend in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, was sparked by rising cases of kidnapping and

News·Politics·Top Stories

Rivers Minority Leader, Another Lawmaker Back Out of Fubara Impeachment

January 12, 2026

Pressure is mounting on the Rivers State House of Assembly to reconsider impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, after two lawmakers publicly withdrew their support for the move and called for dialogue. The Minority Leader of the House, Sylvanus Nwankwo, and Peter

Business·Top Stories

Dollar Rate Increases In Black Market

January 12, 2026

The parallel market recorded N1,479.99 kobo per dollar on Monday, January 12, compared to the N1,477 per USD reported on Friday, January 9, indicating the naira depreciated by 0.20 percent. Also, the foreign exchange rate for the American greenback increased by N2.99

News·Nigeria·Politics

Odinkalu Warns of Retaliation Over Edo Residency Permit Proposal

January 12, 2026

Former chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission, Professor Chidi Odinkalu, has warned that proposals to restrict residency in Edo State could trigger retaliation in other parts of the country and exacerbate ethnic tensions. Prof Odinkalu was responding to calls by

News·Top Stories

Badagry Monarch, Oba De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, Passes On at 89

January 12, 2026

The ancient coastal kingdom of Badagry and traditional institutions across Lagos State have been thrown into mourning following the death of His Royal Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, the Akran of Badagry, who passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at

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FG Inaugurates ₦40 Billion CCTV Centre on Third Mainland Bridge to Boost Security, Traffic Management

January 12, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Sunday inaugurated a ₦40 billion Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) control centre for the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, a move aimed at strengthening security, traffic management, and public safety on the iconic structure. Constructed by the China

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