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Tinubu Swears in Disu as Substantive IGP, Backs Police Role in State Police Implementation

March 4, 2026

President Tinubu on Wednesday formally swore in Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP) at a ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. Disu took the oath of office at exactly 2:53 p.m.,

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Tinubu Suspends Cashless Payment Policy at Nigerian Airports After Traffic Gridlock

March 4, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

President Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) newly introduced cashless payment policy, just four days after its rollout triggered severe congestion at major airports across the country. The policy, launched on March

Business

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Dollar Rate Crosses N1,400/$ In Black Market, Rises To N1,387/$ In Official Window

March 4, 2026

On Wednesday, March 4, the foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) increased by N21.65 kobo to N1,409.42 kobo per $1.

Business·Top Stories

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

March 4, 2026

Trading closed with a N101.89 billion decline in the market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Wednesday, March 4. The NGX said the

Business·News

NCDMB Seals Radisson Deal for 204-Room Hotel in Yenagoa, Targets December 2026 Opening

March 4, 2026

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has signed an International Management Agreement (IMA) with Radisson Hospitality Belgium and Edison Hotel and Property

Ecobank Fined N3.2m, PZ Cussons Slammed With N4.8m Amid Clampdown

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Ecobank Suffers N10.97bn Investment Loss

March 4, 2026

In 2025, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated managed to shield its bottom line from investment loss and decline in other operating income, thanks to a strong

Naira Appreciates, Ends Week Positive Across Official, Black Markets

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Dollar Appreciates In Black Market, Official Window

March 3, 2026

The foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) increased to N1,387.77 kobo per $1 on Tuesday, March 3, in the black

Politics

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Aba Lawmaker Hon. Alex Mascot Joins Labour Party, Signals Political Shake-Up in Abia

March 4, 2026

In a significant political move, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, the Member representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency, has formally defected from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the Labour Party. The lawmaker, popularly known as “Onyeocha N’Aba,” submitted his resignation to APGA’s local leadership with immediate effect, before officially joining the Labour Party. His defection was publicly acknowledged on

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Anambra Stakeholders Split Over Soludo’s ‘One-Sided’ Project Implementation

March 2, 2026

Stakeholders from Anambra State are divided over the performance of Chukwuma Soludo

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2027 Polls: INEC Promises Reforms as Political Parties Begin Digital Registration

March 2, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its commitment to credible

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Omokri Rejects Claims Tinubu Using ‘Mystical Powers’

March 1, 2026

Controversial social commentator, Reno Omokri, has rejected claims that Nigeria’s president, Bola

News·Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

Umahi Denies Sexual Harassment, N200 Million Debt Claims

March 1, 2026

Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Saturday denied allegations of sexual harassment

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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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

News·Technology·Top Stories·World News

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

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

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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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.

Sport

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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 night at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, standing in silence as their national anthem played ahead of their opening match. The incident occurred at CBus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast, where Iran faced the South Korea women’s national football team in their Group A opener. Lined

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

FEATURES·Sports

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

Markets

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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

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

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·News

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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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

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Tinubu Swears in Disu as Substantive IGP, Backs Police Role in State Police Implementation

March 4, 2026

President Tinubu on Wednesday formally swore in Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP) at a ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. Disu took the oath of office at exactly 2:53 p.m., shortly after

Finance & Economy·News·Top Stories

Tinubu Suspends Cashless Payment Policy at Nigerian Airports After Traffic Gridlock

March 4, 2026

President Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) newly introduced cashless payment policy, just four days after its rollout triggered severe congestion at major airports across the country. The policy, launched on March 1, 2026,

News·Top Stories

President Tinubu Felicitates Former President Obasanjo on 89th Birthday

March 4, 2026

President Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as he marks his 89th birthday on March 5, Prime Business Africa reports. In a statement, the President described Chief Obasanjo as an elder statesman whose influence has left an

Business·Top Stories

Dollar Rate Crosses N1,400/$ In Black Market, Rises To N1,387/$ In Official Window

March 4, 2026

On Wednesday, March 4, the foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) increased by N21.65 kobo to N1,409.42 kobo per $1. The dollar rate increased from N1,387.77 kobo per USD recorded on Tuesday, March 3, indicating the naira depreciated

News·Oil & Gas·Top Stories·World News

QatarEnergy Halts LNG Production After Attacks, Force Majeure Sparks Global Energy Shock

March 4, 2026

Qatar’s state-owned energy company, QatarEnergy, on Wednesday declared force majeure to affected buyers after halting production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and associated products, citing extraordinary circumstances beyond its control. In a statement, QatarEnergy said: “Further to the announcement by QatarEnergy to

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Amnesty International Report Alleges Torture, Enforced Disappearances at ‘Tiger Base’ in Owerri

March 4, 2026

Amnesty International has released a damning investigation accusing the Nigeria Police Force’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit in Imo State, widely known as “Tiger Base,” of entrenched human rights violations including torture, prolonged arbitrary detention, extortion and enforced disappearances, Prime Business Africa reports. The report,

Business·Top Stories

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

March 4, 2026

Trading closed with a N101.89 billion decline in the market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Wednesday, March 4. The NGX said the Nigerian stock market’s market capitalisation decreased to N126.09 trillion, from the N126.19 trillion recorded on Tuesday, March 3.

FEATURES·Top Stories·World News

US-Israel vs Iran: Counting the Cost of an Unforeseen War

March 4, 2026

In the early hours of February 28, 2026, the Iranian capital awoke to coordinated airstrikes that marked one of the most consequential escalations in the region in years. The operations—codenamed Roaring Lion and Epic Fury—unfolded with precision, targeting a web of political,

Business·News

NCDMB Seals Radisson Deal for 204-Room Hotel in Yenagoa, Targets December 2026 Opening

March 4, 2026

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has signed an International Management Agreement (IMA) with Radisson Hospitality Belgium and Edison Hotel and Property Development Company for the operation of its 204-room hotel and conference centre in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The agreement,

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