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Patronage Over Diplomacy: Nigeria’s Ambassadorial Shuffle

December 16, 2025

Nigeria seems to have recently woken up after spending close to two years without ambassadors, following President Bola Tinubu’s recall of all envoys in September 2023. The move was explained at the time as part of a broader effort to

Opinion

Merits, Demerits and Remits of State Rewards

December 16, 2025

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By Oseloka H. Obaze Social media has a way of either uplifting your day or just sullying the day, ever before it starts. For me, SM is an inevitable tool. I gave up on television long ago. This lazy Sunday

Patronage Over Diplomacy: Nigeria’s Ambassadorial Shuffle

Nigeria seems to have recently woken up after spending close to two years without ambassadors, following President Bola Tinubu’s recall of all

Chinese Fighter Jets Lock Radar on Japanese Aircraft Near Okinawa, Tokyo Lodges Protest

Japan has accused Chinese military jets of locking fire-control radar on Japanese F-15 fighter aircraft during two “dangerous” encounters near Okinawa on

Business

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NGX Market Cap Rises By N2.92bn, Sovereign Insurance Leads Gainers’ List

December 15, 2025

On Monday, December 15, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited slightly increased by N2.92 billion to N95.267 billion, from N95.264 trillion recorded on Friday, December

Naira Appreciates At Official Market As Dollar Supply Rises On Friday

Business·Top Stories

Dollar Rate Drops To N1,485/$ In Parallel Market

December 15, 2025

In the parallel market on Monday, the foreign exchange rate of the United States dollar (USD) decreased to N1,485 per $1, as the naira

Business·Top Stories

Regency Alliance Loses 100% Of Revenue To Expenses, Profit Drops By 41%

December 15, 2025

Over N7.99 billion in revenue was generated by Regency Alliance Insurance between the first quarter (Q1) and the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, the

Business·News·Top Stories

Dangote Accuses NMDPRA CEO Farouk of Corruption, Claims $5m Paid for Children’s School Fees in Switzerland

December 15, 2025

Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has publicly accused the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, of corruption,

Business·News·Top Stories

Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol to ₦699, Rolls Out Credit Facility for Marketers

December 15, 2025

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has intensified its campaign to reduce petrol prices nationwide, cutting its ex-depot (gantry) price to ₦699 per litre and enforcing a

Politics

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PDP Warns Supreme Court Emergency Powers Ruling Could Undermine Democracy

December 16, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised concerns over the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on the powers of the President to declare a state of emergency, warning that its interpretation could pose serious risks to Nigeria’s democratic system and federal structure. In a statement issued on Monday, the opposition party reacted to the apex court’s split decision (six to one)

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Opposition Figures Allege Clampdown on Rivals, Raise Alarm Over Threat to Nigeria’s Multi-Party Democracy

December 15, 2025

Prominent opposition leaders have raised the alarm over what they described as

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Obasanjo’s Rare Villa Appearance, Cleric’s Call for Selfless Service Steal Spotlight at 2025 Christmas Carols

December 13, 2025

By focusing less on pageantry and more on message, the 2025 Service

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Dickson, Diri Recall Loyalty, Service as Tributes Pour in for Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor

December 13, 2025

Tributes have continued to pour in following the death of Bayelsa State

Tinubu Removes Wike's Ally, Woke As MD Of OORBDA After Protest, Appoints Dr. Ashiru

Opinion·Politics

Tinubu’s crises, Wike’s dilemma

December 13, 2025

By ETIM ETIM Every week, President Tinubu faces a new problem. His

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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Bandits Use Advanced Technology to Evade Tracking – Tijani

December 13, 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has disclosed that armed bandits and criminal networks operating across parts of the country

News·Security·Technology·Top Stories·World News

China Deploys 24/7 AI-Powered Police Patrol Vehicles in New Phase of Automated Urban Policing

December 7, 2025

China has expanded its push into automated law-enforcement with the deployment of AI-driven police patrol vehicles capable of operating round-the-clock using facial-recognition technology, panoramic

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

FG Unveils Nationwide Real-Time Online Classes to Bridge Learning Gaps

November 25, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide rollout of Inspire Live(s), a real-time online learning initiative aimed at expanding equitable access to

Business·Finance & Economy·News·Technology

Swiss Deposit Token Trial Shows Banks Can Adopt Digital Money Reliably, Says D24 Fintech

November 19, 2025

The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) is taking steps to establish a digital Swiss franc known as the deposit token. In September, PostFinance AG, Sygnum

US-based Global Inventor Cyprian Emeka Uzoh Receives Cheiftaincy Title In Nigeria

Business·News·Technology·Top Stories·World News

The Copper Catalyst: How Cyprian Uzoh’s Breakthrough Changed the World

November 8, 2025

Uzoh's copper interconnect technology has been a game-changer for the tech industry, enabling faster, more powerful, and more efficient electronics. His commitment to giving

Sport

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League Expels Katsina United From Home Ground, Slams ₦9m Penalty Over Violence

November 10, 2025

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a ₦9 million fine on Katsina United and ordered the club to play all remaining home fixtures behind closed doors at the New Jos Stadium, following severe security lapses during Saturday’s 1–1 draw with Barau FC. In a strongly worded statement, the league said Katsina United were formally charged for breaching multiple

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Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Take Hit: Moffi and Ajayi Out of Gabon Playoff

October 19, 2025

The playoff match against Gabon is scheduled for November 13 in Morocco,

News·Sports

I Believe In You – Tinubu Hails Super Eagles for Thrashing Benin Republic 4.0

October 14, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening congratulated the Super Eagles on what

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Osimhen’s Hat-Trick Heroics Spark Super Eagles’ Thrilling 4-0 Victory Over Benin Republic

October 14, 2025

In a breathtaking display of attacking prowess, Nigeria’s Super Eagles stormed to

News·Sports

Miracle Landing: Super Eagles Touch Down Safely in Uyo After Mid-Air Scare

October 12, 2025

The Super Eagles have finally arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, after

Markets

Business·Markets·News

SEC Orders Full Registration of Tradable Instruments by January 2026

November 28, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered all Capital Market Operators (CMOs) in Nigeria to declare their compliance status and ensure that every

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UK Targets Sugary Milk Drinks as Government Tightens Health Levy

November 26, 2025

The UK Labour government has expanded its existing sugar tax to include milk-based drinks such as milkshakes, sweetened yoghurt drinks and ready-to-drink coffees, in

Business·Currency·Markets

Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, 26th November 2025

November 26, 2025

What is the dollar-to-naira exchange rate on the black market, like the Aboki Fx? The exchange rate for the US dollar (USD) to Nigerian

CBN Further Raises Benchmark Interest Rate To 27.25%

Business·Markets

CBN Holds Interest Rate At 27% — Fourth Time In 2025

November 25, 2025

The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the monetary policy rate (MPR), the benchmark for interest rate,

Bank of England Eyes High Interest Rate Amidst Falling Inflation: Analysts Suggest June For Cut

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Bank of England Set for December Rate Cut

November 19, 2025

"With inflation still at 3.6% and deposit yields poised to move downward, the risk of negative real returns looms."

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Patronage Over Diplomacy: Nigeria’s Ambassadorial Shuffle

December 16, 2025

Nigeria seems to have recently woken up after spending close to two years without ambassadors, following President Bola Tinubu’s recall of all envoys in September 2023. The move was explained at the time as part of a broader effort to review and

Opinion

Merits, Demerits and Remits of State Rewards

December 16, 2025

By Oseloka H. Obaze Social media has a way of either uplifting your day or just sullying the day, ever before it starts. For me, SM is an inevitable tool. I gave up on television long ago. This lazy Sunday morning, I

News·Top Stories

Police to Resume Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit January 2

December 16, 2025

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced plans to resume nationwide enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy from January 2, 2026, citing growing security threats linked to the use of unauthorised tinted vehicle glasses, Prime Business Africa reports. The announcement was

News·Politics

PDP Warns Supreme Court Emergency Powers Ruling Could Undermine Democracy

December 16, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised concerns over the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on the powers of the President to declare a state of emergency, warning that its interpretation could pose serious risks to Nigeria’s democratic system and federal structure. In

Africa·Finance & Economy·News·Top Stories

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Launch $895m Regional Investment Bank to Drive Sahel Development

December 15, 2025

The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have launched a regional investment bank capitalised at 500 billion CFA francs (about $895 million) to finance priority projects in infrastructure, energy and agriculture, as the three Sahel nations push to strengthen economic

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Nigeria’s Inflation Moderates for Eighth Month, Hits 14.45% in November

December 15, 2025

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased further to 14.45 per cent in November 2025, marking the eighth consecutive month of moderation, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday, Prime Business Africa

Business·Top Stories

NGX Market Cap Rises By N2.92bn, Sovereign Insurance Leads Gainers’ List

December 15, 2025

On Monday, December 15, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited slightly increased by N2.92 billion to N95.267 billion, from N95.264 trillion recorded on Friday, December 12. In the same vein, the all-share index (ASI) appreciated slightly to 149,437.88, from 149,433.25 ASI. About 553.16

Business·Top Stories

Dollar Rate Drops To N1,485/$ In Parallel Market

December 15, 2025

In the parallel market on Monday, the foreign exchange rate of the United States dollar (USD) decreased to N1,485 per $1, as the naira continues its rebound against the foreign currency. The naira appreciated against the American greenback by 0.33 percent, with

Business·Top Stories

Regency Alliance Loses 100% Of Revenue To Expenses, Profit Drops By 41%

December 15, 2025

Over N7.99 billion in revenue was generated by Regency Alliance Insurance between the first quarter (Q1) and the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, the company announced in its unaudited financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2025. The financial statements showed

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