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Senegal Win Africa Cup of Nations After Extra-Time Thriller Against Morocco

January 19, 2026

Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a dramatic 1–0 win over hosts Morocco in the final on Sunday. The match remained goalless after 90 minutes, with Senegal surviving a late penalty awarded to Morocco. Senegal

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NNPC Sets 2026 Agenda After Record Oil Output

January 19, 2026

by Prosper Okoye

Nigeria’s state oil company, NNPC Limited, has reported record production and outlined plans to drive investment and operational efficiency in 2026. In a New Year address to staff, Group Chief Executive Officer Bashir Bayo Ojulari highlighted milestones from 2025, including

Soludo’s Igbo Self-Marginalisation Claim ‘Factually Incorrect’, Says US-based Analyst

Soludo’s Igbo Self-Marginalisation Claim ‘Factually Incorrect’, Says US-based Analyst A United States-based public affairs analyst, Dr Chudi Okoye, has disputed Governor Charles

CBN, Policy Shifts and Economy

By Arize Nwobu The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has worked dedicatedly alongside the federal government and implemented policy shifts towards the

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Austin Laz Founder Sells N227.76m Shares Amid Firm’s Revenue Woes

January 16, 2026

Austin Asimonye, the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Austin Laz & Co. has reduced his investment in the company amid the firm’s

Forex Transactions Decline By $89.61 Million As Dollar Rate Surges

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Currency Traders Reduce Dollar Rate To N1,417 In Official Market

January 16, 2026

On Friday, January 15, the naira appreciated against the United States dollar (USD) by 0.14 percent as the foreign exchange rate for both currencies

Nigerian Stock Market Record Highest Level In 15-years, Equity Cap Up N59.90bn

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Nigerian Stock Market Rebounds With N30.45bn Gain

January 16, 2026

The all-share index (ASI) increased by 0.23 percent on Friday, January 16, leading to the market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rising by

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Sterling Bank Steps Up Environmental Sustainability Efforts

January 16, 2026

Nigerian banks are increasingly prioritizing environmental sustainability and climate action, with Sterling Bank leading the charge. The bank, in collaboration with Sterling One Foundation,

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Banks Lead the Charge: Fidelity Bank’s Tree Planting Initiative Signals Shift in Financing Norms

January 16, 2026

Fidelity Bank Plc has taken a significant step towards environmental preservation and sustainable development by partnering with Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative to plant trees at

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Court to Rule on Tinubu’s Emergency Powers in Rivers State

January 18, 2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 9 March for judgment in a lawsuit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s authority to remove elected state officials during the state of emergency imposed in Rivers State last year. Justice James Omotosho set the date after lawyers for both sides adopted their written arguments at the close of proceedings. The case was filed

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My Focus Is on Fixing Abia, Not 2027 Elections – Otti

January 18, 2026

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has reiterated that his administration will not

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Soludo’s Igbo Self-Marginalisation Claim ‘Factually Incorrect’, Says US-based Analyst

January 18, 2026

Soludo’s Igbo Self-Marginalisation Claim ‘Factually Incorrect’, Says US-based Analyst A United States-based

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Museveni Declared Winner of Uganda’s Presidential Election Amid Opposition Rejection

January 17, 2026

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has officially declared President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the winner

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Tensions Rise in Uganda as Museveni Maintains Lead; Bobi Wine Alleges House Siege

January 17, 2026

Uganda enters a tense post-election period as the Electoral Commission reports Museveni’s

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

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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,

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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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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

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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

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Tech Innovator Hanu Expands Inclusion with AI Smart Glasses for Hearing-Impaired Nigerians

January 10, 2026

Nigerian-born tech innovator, Hanu Fejiro Agbodjie, has donated AI-powered smart glasses to hearing-impaired Nigerians, reinforcing his commitment to using technology to promote social inclusion

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Nigerians to Receive Immediate Refunds for Failed Telecom Transactions

January 8, 2026

Nigerian telecom users will begin receiving automatic refunds for failed airtime and data purchases under a new framework introduced by the Nigerian Communications Commission

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Nigerian Mobile Users May Pay More Under New NCC Roadmap

January 7, 2026

By Prosper Okoye Nigerian mobile phone users may face higher call and data costs following a new five-year plan released by the country’s telecoms

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Senegal Win Africa Cup of Nations After Extra-Time Thriller Against Morocco

January 19, 2026

Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a dramatic 1–0 win over hosts Morocco in the final on Sunday. The match remained goalless after 90 minutes, with Senegal surviving a late penalty awarded to Morocco. Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy saved the spot-kick, sending the game into extra time. Just three minutes into extra time, Pape Gueye

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Tinubu Congratulates Super Eagles on AFCON 2025 Bronze Medal Triumph

January 18, 2026

President Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super

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Nigeria–Morocco, AFCON 2025: A Semi-Final Decided by Margins, Pressure, and Perspective

January 17, 2026

By Paul Lucky Okoku (Former Nigerian International Footballer | Football Analyst) When

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January 15, 2026

Nigeria’s football authorities have threatened legal action against telecoms company Airtel Nigeria,

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Morocco Win on Penalties Against Nigeria to Face Senegal in AFCON Final

January 15, 2026

It will be a battle of “Lions” in the Africa Cup of

Markets

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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

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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

Recapitalisation: UBA Extends Deadline For Rights Issue

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UBA Hits Billion-Naira Milestone: Rights Issue Success Pushes Capital Base Above ₦500bn

January 8, 2026

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has successfully concluded its rights issue, raising ₦157.84 billion through the issuance of 3.16 billion ordinary shares at ₦50

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GivTrade Secures UAE SCA Category 5 Licence

December 29, 2025

GivTrade, an international multi-asset brokerage providing access to global markets via CFDs, on Wednesday announced that it has been granted a Category 5 (“Arrangement

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Nigeria Launches N590bn Power Sector Bond to Clear GENCO, Gas Arrears

December 21, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued its debut bond under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, raising N590 billion to settle verified

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Senegal Win Africa Cup of Nations After Extra-Time Thriller Against Morocco

January 19, 2026

Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a dramatic 1–0 win over hosts Morocco in the final on Sunday. The match remained goalless after 90 minutes, with Senegal surviving a late penalty awarded to Morocco. Senegal goalkeeper Édouard

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NNPC Sets 2026 Agenda After Record Oil Output

January 19, 2026

Nigeria’s state oil company, NNPC Limited, has reported record production and outlined plans to drive investment and operational efficiency in 2026. In a New Year address to staff, Group Chief Executive Officer Bashir Bayo Ojulari highlighted milestones from 2025, including upstream oil

Shettima Promises Economic Recovery For Nigeria In Less Than 15 Months

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Shettima Leads Delegation to Davos, Opens Nigeria House

January 19, 2026

Nigeria has opened a dedicated pavilion, “Nigeria House,” at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, as Vice President Kashim Shettima leads the country’s delegation to the 56th annual meeting. The WEF, which runs from 19 to 23 January, brings together

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How Nigerian Trader’s Data Sparked US Air Strikes in Sokoto

January 19, 2026

A US air strike in Sokoto State over the Christmas period was reportedly influenced by intelligence supplied not by a government agency, but by a Nigerian trader in Onitsha. Emeka Umeagbalasi, a screwdriver trader and founder of the small NGO Intersociety, is

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Court to Rule on Tinubu’s Emergency Powers in Rivers State

January 18, 2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 9 March for judgment in a lawsuit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s authority to remove elected state officials during the state of emergency imposed in Rivers State last year. Justice James Omotosho set the date

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Abuja Residents Get Two-Week Water Lifeline

January 18, 2026

Residents of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, are expected to see a temporary return of public water supply after electricity was restored to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board, following days of disruption that affected households across the city. The Abuja Electricity Distribution

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Dorayi Killings: Police Arrest Three Principal Suspects in Kano, Launch Full Investigation

January 18, 2026

The Kano State Police Command has arrested three principal suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano metropolis, in a development that has sparked widespread public reaction and renewed calls for

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Imam Abdullahi Abubakar: The Cleric Who Chose Humanity Over Violence

January 18, 2026

When violence engulfed parts of Plateau State in 2018, turning neighbour against neighbour along religious and communal lines, one elderly imam in Nghar village made a choice that would echo far beyond his community and far beyond Nigeria. Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the

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Tinubu Congratulates Super Eagles on AFCON 2025 Bronze Medal Triumph

January 18, 2026

President Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, on their bronze medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In a statement on Saturday, the President praised the team’s resilience and fighting spirit, noting that

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