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Custody Dispute Stalls El-Rufai’s Arraignment

February 25, 2026

The arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was stalled on Wednesday after he was not produced in court, forcing a Federal High Court in Abuja to adjourn proceedings until April 23, 2026. At the resumed hearing, prosecution counsel,

Gunmen Attack Adamawa State Police HQ Amid Tensions; Military Link Suspected

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Former Presidential Aide Calls for Collective Action Amid Northern Insecurity Surge

February 25, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has called on Nigerians to unite in addressing the worsening insecurity in northern Nigeria, amid a deadly wave of attacks recorded in February 2026, Prime Business Africa reports. In a post on his official X account

Over N351.74bn Lost As Deap Capital, Tantalizer Drag Down NGX Market Cap

Ellah Lakes’ N235 Billion Public Offer Falls Flat: Investors to Receive Refunds

Ellah Lakes Plc’s ambitious N235 billion public offer has ended in disappointment, with the company announcing it will refund investors due to

Iran Unrest Rekindles as Students Rally Against Leadership, Trump Warns Tehran to Strike ‘Fair Deal’

Student-led protests have erupted across several Iranian cities, with demonstrators chanting “Death to Khamenei” and other anti-government slogans, as U.S. President Donald

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$2.4bn Grenada National Resort Set for 2027 Launch, Targets African Capital Through Citizenship-by-Investment Route

February 25, 2026

Optiva Capital Partners has announced that the $2.4 billion Grenada National Resort described as the single largest investment in Grenada and one of the

Business·News·Sports

Stripe Explores Possible Deal for PayPal as Takeover Speculation Lifts Shares

February 24, 2026

Financial technology company Stripe is exploring a potential acquisition of PayPal or parts of its operations, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. The report said

Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, 18th August 2025

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Black Market Traders Exchange Dollar At N1,428/$

February 24, 2026

About N43.54 kobo appreciation was recorded in the price for the United States dollar (USD), which surged to N1,428.53 kobo per $1 in the

Africa·Business·News·Top Stories

Cape Town Airport Fire Disrupts International Flights

February 24, 2026

A fire at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday caused major disruption to flight operations, forcing the temporary suspension of international departures and the

NGX ASI Further Drops By 0.67%, As BUA Cement, Eterna Among Top Losers

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BUA Foods, DAAR Communications, Others’ Shares Decline, Wipe Off N1.14trn From NGX

February 24, 2026

On Tuesday, February 24, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited revealed that the market capitalisation of the stock market declined to N124.82 trillion. The market

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US Warns of Iranian Missile Threat as Nuclear Talks Continue

February 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said Iran is seeking to develop missiles capable of reaching the United States, as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. Speaking during his State of the Union address on Tuesday, Trump accused Iran of attempting to rebuild its nuclear capabilities following US strikes on key facilities last year. He said Iran had

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Gunmen Attack Obi’s Convoy in Edo State

February 24, 2026

Unidentified gunmen opened fire on the convoy of Peter Obi, former Labour

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El-Rufai Asks Court to Dismiss DSS Charges

February 24, 2026

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has asked the Federal High Court

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Bayelsa Assembly Confirms Akpe as New Deputy Governor

February 24, 2026

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed Peter Akpe as deputy

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FCT Polls: APGA Chairmanship Candidate Accepts APC Victory

February 24, 2026

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area

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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EU Funding Boosts Nigeria’s Internet Expansion Plans

February 19, 2026

Faster and more reliable internet could soon reach millions of Nigerians after the European Union pledged €22m to support the country’s fibre-optic expansion. The

Markets·News·Politics·Technology·Top Stories·World News

UK Factories Warn High Energy Costs Are Driving Businesses Overseas

February 18, 2026

Inside a glass factory in north-west England, molten glass pours through chutes and is blown into bottles in furnaces that burn around the clock.

Africa·News·Technology·Top Stories

Gabon Suspends Social Media Amid Rising Unrest

February 18, 2026

Gabon’s media regulator has ordered the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice,” citing content that it says is fuelling division and unrest

MTN Shareholders, Karl Toriola Lose N581.57bn Within Three Days

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Nigeria Reviews MTN Group’s Acquisition of IHS Towers Over Sector Impact

February 17, 2026

The Federal Government has said it will undertake a comprehensive assessment of the reported acquisition of IHS Towers by MTN Group, citing the strategic

News·Technology·Top Stories·World News

Russia Cuts Off WhatsApp Access in Sweeping Push for State-Controlled Messaging Platform

February 12, 2026

WhatsApp says the Russian government has moved to “fully block” its encrypted messaging service across the country, in what appears to be a coordinated

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Stripe Explores Possible Deal for PayPal as Takeover Speculation Lifts Shares

February 24, 2026

Financial technology company Stripe is exploring a potential acquisition of PayPal or parts of its operations, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. The report said Stripe has conveyed early-stage interest in a transaction involving the digital payments firm, though deliberations remain preliminary and may not result in a formal offer. Both companies declined to comment, and Reuters said it was unable

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Brain Drain in Nigerian Sports: Governance, Trust and the Ofili Question

February 21, 2026

When Favour Ofili confirmed her decision to switch allegiance to Turkey, the

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18 Senegalese Fans Jailed After AFCON Final Disturbances in Morocco

February 19, 2026

A Moroccan court has sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans to prison terms

Diaspora·News·Sports

UK-Based Nigerian Footballer Dies After Suffering Severe Brain Injury

February 8, 2026

A Nigerian non-league footballer, Saburi Olayinka Adeniji, has died in the United

Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

Giants Real Madrid Becoming Teeters

February 2, 2026

Ordinarily, there ought to be no big deal about Real Madrid or

Markets

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CPPE Warns Nigeria’s $6bn Capital Inflow Surge May Be Fragile Despite Rebound

February 24, 2026

Nigeria recorded a sharp increase in foreign capital inflows in the third quarter of 2025, but the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise

Business·Markets·Top Stories

Week Ahead: Nigeria CPI Cools, US-Iran Talks & US PCE in Focus

February 19, 2026

By Lukman Otunuga In a welcome development for Nigeria’s economy, inflation unexpectedly slowed in January, with prices rising 15.1% year-on-year. This represented a slight

African Countries With The Largest Proven Oil Reserves In 2025

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Markets Fall as Iran Signals New Chance for Nuclear Talks

February 17, 2026

Global shares slipped and oil prices fell on Tuesday after Iran offered a cautiously positive response in nuclear talks with US officials in Geneva,

Business·Markets·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Soludo Seals Shops for Two Weeks over Monday Sit-at-Home

February 17, 2026

The Anambra State Government has sealed dozens of shops at two major markets in Idemili North council area after traders failed to open for

‘CBN’s Interest Rate Remains High, Choking Businesses’

Business·Insights·Markets·Opinion

Soludo’s New Market Design: Why Onitsha Traders Must Tread Carefully

February 17, 2026

The main fears and warnings of critics of the actions of Anambra governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo about sit-at-home and closure of the Onitsha Main

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Custody Dispute Stalls El-Rufai’s Arraignment

February 25, 2026

The arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was stalled on Wednesday after he was not produced in court, forcing a Federal High Court in Abuja to adjourn proceedings until April 23, 2026. At the resumed hearing, prosecution counsel, Oluwole Aladedoye,

News·Security·Top Stories

Former Presidential Aide Calls for Collective Action Amid Northern Insecurity Surge

February 25, 2026

Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has called on Nigerians to unite in addressing the worsening insecurity in northern Nigeria, amid a deadly wave of attacks recorded in February 2026, Prime Business Africa reports. In a post on his official X account on Tuesday,

News·Politics·Security·Top Stories·World News

US Warns of Iranian Missile Threat as Nuclear Talks Continue

February 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said Iran is seeking to develop missiles capable of reaching the United States, as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. Speaking during his State of the Union address on Tuesday, Trump accused Iran of

News·Security·Top Stories

DSS Nabs Alleged ISWAP Commander Over 2022 Owo Church Carnage

February 25, 2026

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man it describes as the sixth and final suspect linked to the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State a massacre that left more than 40 worshippers

Business·News·Top Stories

$2.4bn Grenada National Resort Set for 2027 Launch, Targets African Capital Through Citizenship-by-Investment Route

February 25, 2026

Optiva Capital Partners has announced that the $2.4 billion Grenada National Resort described as the single largest investment in Grenada and one of the Caribbean’s most ambitious hospitality developments is scheduled to open in 2027, positioning itself as a major gateway for

Business·News·Sports

Stripe Explores Possible Deal for PayPal as Takeover Speculation Lifts Shares

February 24, 2026

Financial technology company Stripe is exploring a potential acquisition of PayPal or parts of its operations, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. The report said Stripe has conveyed early-stage interest in a transaction involving the digital payments firm, though deliberations remain preliminary and

Business·Top Stories

Black Market Traders Exchange Dollar At N1,428/$

February 24, 2026

About N43.54 kobo appreciation was recorded in the price for the United States dollar (USD), which surged to N1,428.53 kobo per $1 in the black market on Tuesday, February 24. The value of the American greenback had increased from the N1,384.99 kobo

Opinion

Biafra and Bad Samaritans

February 24, 2026

Fr George Adimike Write it in capital letters, if you will, but the fact remains that words may not exhaust the imports of Biafra. As an idea, an identity, a cry for justice, a fortress of refuge, self-defence, an ambition, an ideology,

Currency·Finance & Economy·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

CBN Rate Cut Signals Growing Confidence in Nigeria’s Economy – FXTM

February 24, 2026

Analysts say the recent interest rate cut by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) points to improving confidence in Nigeria’s economic outlook, supported by easing inflation and stronger external reserves. Mathew Anthony, a market analyst at FXTM, said the decision to reduce

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