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Google Expands AI Search in Nigeria with Yorùbá, Hausa Language Support

March 6, 2026

Technology giant Google has rolled out support for the Yorùbá and Hausa languages in its artificial intelligence-powered search features in Nigeria, a move aimed at improving access to online information for millions of local-language users, Prime Business Africa reports. The

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Tinubu Renews Tenure of Three Permanent Secretaries

March 6, 2026

by Prosper Okoye

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of tenure for three permanent secretaries in the federal civil service for a second and final four-year term, the government said on Friday. The renewal, which takes effect from April 27, 2026,

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

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Dollar Trades At N1,417/$ In Black Market, N1,393/$ In Official Window

March 6, 2026

The black market traders recorded a N3.21 kobo decline in the foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD), which slightly increased

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Each Nigerian Paid Nearly ₦19,000 to Electricity DisCos in December 2025

March 6, 2026

On average, each electricity consumer in Nigeria contributed about ₦18,860 to distribution companies (DisCos) in December 2025, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) reported

John Holt, CWG, Others End Nigerian Stock Market Losing Streak With N141.70bn Gain

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Nigerian Stock Market Valuation Rises By N119bn

March 6, 2026

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, recorded a N119.03 billion gain on Friday, March 6, after the market valuation of

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Manufacturers Call for Natural Gas Shift to Maximise Production

March 6, 2026

Manufacturers in southeast Nigeria have urged a shift from diesel to natural gas to lower soaring energy costs and boost industrial growth, warning that

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“Imported Petrol Cheaper Than Local Supply,” Marketers Challenge Dangote

March 6, 2026

Imported petrol is currently cheaper than fuel supplied by Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, according to data from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN),

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Gunmen Attack Amaechi Convoy in Rivers

March 6, 2026

Former Nigerian transport minister Rotimi Amaechi on Friday called on security agencies to arrest those responsible for attacking his convoy and burning a party office in his hometown in southern Rivers State. Gunmen attacked Amaechi’s convoy along the road between Ubima and Omuanwa in Ikwerre Local Government Area as the former governor travelled to the community for his electronic registration

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‘Agitation for More State Creation Must Continue’ — Diri

March 6, 2026

The governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, on Friday urged the Ijaw

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Tinubu Posts 65 New Ambassadors, Including to UN

March 6, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors to

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Nigeria Congratulates Ghana on 69th Independence Anniversary

March 6, 2026

Nigeria on Friday congratulated Ghana on the occasion of its 69th independence

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10 Key Changes INEC Is Making Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections

March 6, 2026

Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has begun implementing

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

Nigerian Govt Launches 'Build-A-Thon Program', Seeks Visionary Educators To Foster Tech Innovation In Schools

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FEC Approves GIS-Enabled Alphanumeric Digital Postcode System for Nigeria

March 5, 2026

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the implementation of a Geographic Information System (GIS)-enabled alphanumeric digital postcode system aimed at modernising Nigeria’s national

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Tinubu Envisages Lebara to Transform Nigeria’s Digital Space, Create Jobs

February 28, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the launch of Lebara Nigeria, describing it as a signal of investor confidence in the country’s digital economy,

Africa·News·Technology

Dozens of Ghanaians Killed Fighting in Ukraine War

February 28, 2026

Dozens of Ghanaians have been killed while fighting in the war in Ukraine, with two others currently held as prisoners of war, Foreign Affairs

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US Denies Selling AI Chips to China Amid Security Concerns

February 25, 2026

A high-end Nvidia chip that can train and run artificial intelligence systems has not yet been sold to Chinese firms, a US Commerce Department

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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

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Champions League: Real Madrid Punished for Supporter’s Nazi Salute

March 6, 2026

UEFA fined Real Madrid 15,000 euros ($17,000) on Friday after a fan performed a Nazi salute before their Champions League match against Benfica last week. The European football governing body also handed the Spanish club a partial stadium closure of 500 seats, suspended for a one-year probationary period. UEFA said the sanctions were imposed “for the racist and/or discriminatory behaviour

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Iran Women’s Team Stands Silent During Anthem at Asian Cup Opener

March 3, 2026

The Iran women’s national football team made a striking statement on Monday

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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

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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

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Nigeria Cooking Gas Price Jumps 40% Amid Us, Iran Crisis

March 5, 2026

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have jumped about 40 percent amid the ongoing fighting involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Liquefied Petroleum Gas

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Dangote Cement Records 20% Increase in 2025 Revenue

March 1, 2026

Dangote Cement Plc reported a 20.3 percent rise in revenue to 4.31 trillion naira ($2.7 billion) for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025, driven

Business·Markets·News·World News

Aston Martin to Cut 20% of Workforce Over Rising Losses

February 25, 2026

British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has announced plans to reduce its workforce by up to 20 percent, following widening annual losses linked to US

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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

Dangote Sugar, Jaiz Bank Shares Decline, Drag NGX Down By N101bn

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

February 22, 2026

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

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Google Expands AI Search in Nigeria with Yorùbá, Hausa Language Support

March 6, 2026

Technology giant Google has rolled out support for the Yorùbá and Hausa languages in its artificial intelligence-powered search features in Nigeria, a move aimed at improving access to online information for millions of local-language users, Prime Business Africa reports. The company said

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Tinubu Renews Tenure of Three Permanent Secretaries

March 6, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of tenure for three permanent secretaries in the federal civil service for a second and final four-year term, the government said on Friday. The renewal, which takes effect from April 27, 2026, affects Kachallom

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Gunmen Attack Amaechi Convoy in Rivers

March 6, 2026

Former Nigerian transport minister Rotimi Amaechi on Friday called on security agencies to arrest those responsible for attacking his convoy and burning a party office in his hometown in southern Rivers State. Gunmen attacked Amaechi’s convoy along the road between Ubima and

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Tinubu Approves Posting of 65 Ambassadors to Foreign Missions, UN : Full List

March 6, 2026

President Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate comprising 31 career diplomats and 34 non-career appointees to Nigerian diplomatic missions across the world and the United Nations. The development was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser

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‘Agitation for More State Creation Must Continue’ — Diri

March 6, 2026

The governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, on Friday urged the Ijaw ethnic nationality to continue pressing for the creation of additional states, saying the long-standing campaign for constitutional restructuring in Nigeria must persist. Speaking at the 2026 national convention of the

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Families of Officers Detained Over Alleged Coup Appeal to Tinubu

March 6, 2026

Wives and relatives of Nigerian military officers detained over an alleged coup plot have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to allow them access to their husbands and ensure they are either released or brought before a court of law. The families made

Opinion

What FCT, Rivers, Kano Reveal About 2027 Elections

March 6, 2026

By Sheriff P. Bulus Local elections often act as a political weather forecast of future occurrences. They don’t necessarily announce the future; they give a hint. Under INEC’s revised timetable, the 2027 general elections are still about a year away.

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Dollar Trades At N1,417/$ In Black Market, N1,393/$ In Official Window

March 6, 2026

The black market traders recorded a N3.21 kobo decline in the foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD), which slightly increased to N1,417.34 kobo per $1 on Friday, March 6. On Thursday, March 5, the foreign exchange was N1,414.13

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Each Nigerian Paid Nearly ₦19,000 to Electricity DisCos in December 2025

March 6, 2026

On average, each electricity consumer in Nigeria contributed about ₦18,860 to distribution companies (DisCos) in December 2025, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) reported Friday. DisCos billed ₦258.66 billion of the ₦309.65 billion worth of electricity supplied, achieving a billing efficiency of

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