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Black Market, Official Window Dollar Rates' Gap Widens To N127 After BDCs Hike USD Price

Dollar Rate Increases To N1,366/$ In Official Market

February 5, 2026

On Thursday, February 5, N1,366.05 per dollar was the official rate for the United States (US) currency in the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM), rising above the N1,358.28 kobo per $1 reported on Wednesday, February 4. This represents a N7.72

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Nigerian Stock Market Cap Hits N109.12trn — up by N1.26trn

February 5, 2026

by Prime Business Africa

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) said the bourse’s market capitalisation increased from N107.86 trillion, recorded on Wednesday, February 4, to N109.12 trillion on Thursday, February 5, representing an increase of N1.26 trillion. NGX said the all-share index (ASI) expanded by 1,975.18

Business

Oando Plc's Share Price Rise By %1,286% In One Year, Market Cap Crosses N1trn

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Who Will Save Oando?: Profit Crashes By 96%, Expenses Gulp 99% Of Revenue

February 5, 2026

Oando Plc is losing its revenue to the cost of production, and the turnover is also decreasing, leading to the company’s pretax profit crashing

BDC Operators' Pound Rate Causing Gains, Loses For Nigerians

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Naira Appreciates Against Dollar, Pound, Euro In Official Market

February 4, 2026

The Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) closed with N1,358.28 kobo per dollar being the official rate for the day on Wednesday, February 4. According

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

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NGX Market Cap Rises By N1.36trn, Traders Exchange N20.56bn Shares

February 4, 2026

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) increased by N1.36 trillion to N107.86 trillion on Wednesday, February 4, up from the N106.49 trillion

Stock Market Traders Favoured Ikeja Hotel Over Transcorp Hotels in 2025

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Nigerians Spent N81bn On Hotel Rooms In 2025

February 4, 2026

Over N81.33 billion was spent on hotel rooms in Nigeria in 2025, up from the N58.42 billion expended in 2024, representing a N22.90 billion

Naira Records Marginal Gain As External Reserves Hit $41.27bn In August

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Dollar Records Mixed Fortune In Parallel, Official Markets

February 3, 2026

On Tuesday, February 3, the United States dollar (USD) increased in value to N1,457.91 kobo per $1 in the black market, above the N1,454.99

Politics

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Sanusi Rejects Move to Include Traditional Rulers in Constitution

February 4, 2026

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Dr. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has rejected proposals to formally include traditional rulers in Nigeria’s Constitution, calling the move unnecessary and politically motivated. In a television interview, Sanusi said the authority of traditional rulers comes from the love and loyalty of their people, not legal recognition. “I am not bothered by this. Left to politicians, they

Odinaku Criticises Prof Bako's Inaugural Lecture On Igbos In History Of Intergroup Relations In Kano

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In the House of ‘My Lord’, There are Judgments – Odinkalu

February 1, 2026

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Abdul Leigh Balogun became a judge of the

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Reno, Sowore, and the Spirit of the Tinubu Era

January 31, 2026

By Valentine Obienyem Barr. Reno Omokri has become one of the most

Opinion·Politics

What manner of pastor is Yinka Yusuf?

January 30, 2026

By ETIM ETIM The founder of Lagos-based Household of Love Church,

Africa·FEATURES·Politics·Top Stories

Kenya 2027: What One Tweet Reveals About Ruto’s Poll Victory

January 30, 2026

In the sunlit streets of Kondele, Kisumu, President William Ruto addressed a

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

Telecom Tariff Hikes: The Business Struggle For SMEs In Nigeria

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

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

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

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

Sport

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Giants Real Madrid Becoming Teeters

February 2, 2026

Ordinarily, there ought to be no big deal about Real Madrid or a strong reason to single them out of the hundreds of football teams in Europe. But lately, their uneasy dance towards weak displays, and their constant shift away from their natural, coordinated, and relentless dominance have now more clearly shown why they have had four managers in five

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

News·Sports·Top Stories

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

Markets

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

Recapitalisation: UBA Extends Deadline For Rights Issue

Business·Markets·News

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

Business·Markets·News

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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Dollar Rate Increases To N1,366/$ In Official Market

February 5, 2026

On Thursday, February 5, N1,366.05 per dollar was the official rate for the United States (US) currency in the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM), rising above the N1,358.28 kobo per $1 reported on Wednesday, February 4. This represents a N7.72 kobo increase

Business·Top Stories

Nigerian Stock Market Cap Hits N109.12trn — up by N1.26trn

February 5, 2026

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) said the bourse’s market capitalisation increased from N107.86 trillion, recorded on Wednesday, February 4, to N109.12 trillion on Thursday, February 5, representing an increase of N1.26 trillion. NGX said the all-share index (ASI) expanded by 1,975.18 basis points

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INEC Raises Concern Over Party Infighting as It Registers Two New Political Parties

February 5, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that persistent internal crises and leadership disputes within political parties pose a growing threat to Nigeria’s democratic process, even as it registered two new political parties, bringing the total number of registered parties to

The New Tribe Of Patriots: We Seek Values Revolution For Nigeria’s Progress - Utomi

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PAT Utomi – Leadership and Governance in Africa: Lessons from a Lifetime of Service

February 5, 2026

PAT Utomi – Leadership and Governance in Africa: Lessons from a Lifetime of Service By Marcel Mbamalu, PhD INTRODUCTION The crisis of leadership in Africa has remained one of the most persistent obstacles to the continent’s political stability, economic development, and social

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Who Will Save Oando?: Profit Crashes By 96%, Expenses Gulp 99% Of Revenue

February 5, 2026

Oando Plc is losing its revenue to the cost of production, and the turnover is also decreasing, leading to the company’s pretax profit crashing by 96.03 percent, according to Prime Business Africa’s analysis. The analysis showed that costs gulped 99.13 percent of

News·Top Stories

Opposition, Civil Society Warn Over Threat to Election Integrity After Senate Rejects Mandatory Real-Time Result Uploads

February 5, 2026

Opposition parties and civil society groups have raised alarms over the Nigerian Senate’s rejection of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results, warning that the decision could undermine transparency and public confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Senate, on February

News·Security·Top Stories

Tinubu Deploys Army to Kwara After Terrorist Attack as Obi, Others Demand Action

February 5, 2026

President Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a deadly attack on Woro and surrounding communities, which has claimed at least 162 lives, with the toll expected to rise as search

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Naira Appreciates Against Dollar, Pound, Euro In Official Market

February 4, 2026

The Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) closed with N1,358.28 kobo per dollar being the official rate for the day on Wednesday, February 4. According to data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the official rate dropped from the N1,372.91 kobo

Obi of Onitsha Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe

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“We Need Stiffer Punishment for Women Beaters” – Obi of Onitsha

February 4, 2026

The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, has called for harsher punishments for men who assault women, saying it would serve as a deterrent against further abuse. He made the call on Wednesday during a television interview. Speaking on the

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