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Nigeria Now Leading Cement Exporter In Africa – Dangote

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Why Tinubu’s Policies Can Crash Dollar Rate – Dangote

February 18, 2026

The Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that current government policies could significantly strengthen the naira against the US dollar, potentially bringing the exchange rate down to as low as ₦1,100 to $1. Dangote made the remarks

Africa·News·Technology·Top Stories

Gabon Suspends Social Media Amid Rising Unrest

February 18, 2026

by Prosper Okoye

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 in the country. The High Authority for Communication (HAC) announced the move on Tuesday. Spokesman Jean-Claude

JNIM’s Incursion into Nigeria’s Security Landscape – The Emerging Threat

By Okey Okwusogu In the vast expanse of West Africa’s Sahel region, where jihadist insurgencies have long simmered, a new shadow is

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

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

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

Business

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

Business·Top Stories

Naira Appreciates Against Dollar, Pound, Euro In Black Market

February 17, 2026

The foreign exchange (FX) rate of the United States dollar (USD) decreased to N1,398.79 kobo per $1 in the black market on Tuesday, February

Business·Top Stories

Zenith Bank, Skyway Aviation Drag Down NGX Market Cap By N577.40bn

February 17, 2026

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, decreased to N121.55 trillion on Tuesday, February 17, from the

Business·Top Stories

FX Losses, Rising Expenses Weigh on Guinea Insurance As Profit Plunges By 66%

February 17, 2026

In 2025, Guinea Insurance was able to up its revenue by 3.20 percent, but the single-digit growth was not enough to save its bottom

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

Business·News·Top Stories

Dangote Signs $400m Equipment Deal to Fast-Track Refinery Expansion

February 17, 2026

Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. as part of plans to accelerate the expansion

Politics

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Peru Impeaches Interim President Amid Corruption Allegations

February 18, 2026

Peru’s Congress has removed interim president Jose Jeri, making him the country’s seventh leader in just ten years to be toppled amid corruption claims. Jeri, 39, faced accusations of irregularly hiring women within his administration and of alleged graft linked to a Chinese businessman. He took office last October following the impeachment of Dina Boluarte, who also left office amid

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Southern Rulers Split Over Council Claim

February 18, 2026

A disagreement broke out on Tuesday in Abuja between two of Nigeria’s

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Senate Passes New Electoral Act After Row Over Electronic Results Clause

February 17, 2026

Senate has passed the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026

Criminalising Refusal To Sing Anthem Not Our Priority – Lawyer

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Lawmakers, Protesters Lock Horns as Electoral Reform Battle Intensifies

February 17, 2026

Tension gripped the House of Representatives on Tuesday as lawmakers clashed over

Opinion·Politics

El-Rufai’s Calculated Victimhood

February 17, 2026

Nasir El-Rufai, once a staunch member of the All Progressives Congress, surprised

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

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

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

Sport

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 Kingdom after suffering a catastrophic brain stem injury, prompting an outpouring of tributes from teammates, supporters and members of the Nigerian community. Adeniji, a winger for Kings Park Rangers FC, a grassroots club based in Halstead, Essex, passed away in hospital on Friday, February 6, 2026, after spending

Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

Giants Real Madrid Becoming Teeters

February 2, 2026

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

News·Sports·Top Stories

CAF Sanctions Senegal, Morocco Over Chaotic AFCON 2025 Final

January 29, 2026

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

News·Sports·Top Stories·World News

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

FEATURES·Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

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

Markets

African Countries With The Largest Proven Oil Reserves In 2025

Markets·News·Top Stories·World News

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,

‘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

Markets·News·Top Stories·World News

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

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Why Tinubu’s Policies Can Crash Dollar Rate – Dangote

February 18, 2026

The Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that current government policies could significantly strengthen the naira against the US dollar, potentially bringing the exchange rate down to as low as ₦1,100 to $1. Dangote made the remarks on Tuesday

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 in the country. The High Authority for Communication (HAC) announced the move on Tuesday. Spokesman Jean-Claude Mendome said

Politics·Top Stories·World News

Peru Impeaches Interim President Amid Corruption Allegations

February 18, 2026

Peru’s Congress has removed interim president Jose Jeri, making him the country’s seventh leader in just ten years to be toppled amid corruption claims. Jeri, 39, faced accusations of irregularly hiring women within his administration and of alleged graft linked to a

Finance & Economy·News·Oil & Gas·Top Stories·World News

Japan Fulfils Pledge to US in Lower Tariff Deal

February 18, 2026

The United States has announced the first wave of Japanese investments under a $550bn trade agreement that saw Washington cut tariffs on imports from Tokyo. US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Japan had committed $36bn to three major infrastructure projects

News·Top Stories·World News

Ranger Road Fire Scorches 145,000 Acres Near Oklahoma-Kansas Border, Remains Uncontained

February 18, 2026

The Ranger Road Fire has burned approximately 145,000 acres across the Oklahoma Panhandle and into southwestern Kansas as of February 17–18, 2026, with officials confirming the blaze remains 0% contained. The fast-moving wildfire ignited in Beaver County before crossing state lines into

News·Top Stories·World News

Starmer, Trump Discuss Ukraine Peace Talks, Iran Nuclear Negotiations, Gaza Aid

February 18, 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone conversation late Tuesday with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Geneva, ongoing U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations, and the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Downing Street said. The call came after the first

News·Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

Southern Rulers Split Over Council Claim

February 18, 2026

A disagreement broke out on Tuesday in Abuja between two of Nigeria’s prominent traditional rulers over the existence and legitimacy of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers’ Council. The Ogbunechendo of Ezema Olo Kingdom in Enugu State, Lawrence Agubuzu, told participants at the

Insights·Opinion

JNIM’s Incursion into Nigeria’s Security Landscape – The Emerging Threat

February 18, 2026

By Okey Okwusogu In the vast expanse of West Africa’s Sahel region, where jihadist insurgencies have long simmered, a new shadow is lengthening toward Nigeria’s borders. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, known by its Arabic acronym JNIM (Jama’at

Business·News·Technology·Top Stories

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 importance of telecommunications infrastructure to Nigeria’s national security, economic stability and digital growth, Prime Business Africa reports. In

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