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N3.57bn FX Loss, Trading Gain Decline… Why Cornerstone Insurance’s Profit Dropped By 67%

February 20, 2026

In 2025, a 36.92 percent increase in Cornerstone Insurance Plc’s revenue was not enough to stop the company’s net income from crashing by 67.85 percent. The revenue increased by double-digit from the N38.66 billion generated between January and December 2024

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El-Rufai: Dadiyata’s Wife Appeals for Help

February 20, 2026

by Prosper Okoye

“We pray that one day, he will come back,” Kadijah, wife of missing lecturer Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, said in a video interview with Ambassador-designate Reno Omokri. She appealed to Nigerians to help find her husband, whose whereabouts

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Unity–Providus Merger: Customers May Face Short-Term Disruptions

February 19, 2026

The proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited has entered its final stage, with integration activities underway following regulatory approval and

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Debt Slash, Double-Digit Revenue Growth Help BUA Foods Absorb N16bn Exchange Loss

February 19, 2026

Over N1.80 trillion was generated as revenue by BUA Foods between the first quarter (Q1) and the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, exceeding the

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Nigeria-Germany Talks Raise Hopes for Power, Jobs, Security Gains

February 19, 2026

Millions of Nigerians struggling with unreliable electricity and limited job opportunities could see some relief after fresh talks between President Bola Tinubu and Germany’s

Naira Vs Dollar: What To Expect This Week (2nd - 6th June 2025)

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Naira Appreciates Against Dollar In Black Market, Depreciates In Official Window

February 19, 2026

The United States dollar (USD) rate dropped to N1,352.99 kobo in the black market on Thursday, February 19, from the N1,388.77 kobo per dollar

Bulls Charge Ahead As NGX Shatters Records As Market Cap Surpasses N50trn

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Deap Capital Leads NGX Gainers’ List, Tripple Gee Tops Losers’ Table

February 19, 2026

The top gainers’ list was led by Deap Capital, and Tripple Gee topped the losers’ table on Thursday, February 19, as the Nigerian Exchange

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Over 1.58 Million Voter Cards Collected Ahead of FCT Council Elections

February 20, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says more than 1.58 million Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been collected across the Federal Capital Territory ahead of council elections scheduled for Saturday, 21 February 2026. The commission’s update, issued on Thursday, was signed by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna. It said the

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The Many Woes of El-Rufai

February 20, 2026

The Abuja home of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai was searched

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Rivers Senator Mpigi Dies at 64

February 19, 2026

Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East in the 10th National Assembly,

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Umeh Flags Loophole in Revised Electoral Law

February 19, 2026

Senator Victor Umeh has warned that a proviso in the newly signed

PDP Warns Fubara Against Implementing Peace Agreement Without Party Input

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Rivers Assembly Halts Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara

February 19, 2026

The Rivers State House of Assembly has paused impeachment proceedings against Governor

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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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.

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

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

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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

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

Sport

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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 ranging from three to 12 months over violent behaviour during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The group had been held in pre-trial detention since January 18, the day Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time in a tense and controversial match at the Prince

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

Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

Giants Real Madrid Becoming Teeters

February 2, 2026

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

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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

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,

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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

‘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

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N3.57bn FX Loss, Trading Gain Decline… Why Cornerstone Insurance’s Profit Dropped By 67%

February 20, 2026

In 2025, a 36.92 percent increase in Cornerstone Insurance Plc’s revenue was not enough to stop the company’s net income from crashing by 67.85 percent. The revenue increased by double-digit from the N38.66 billion generated between January and December 2024 to N52.94

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El-Rufai: Dadiyata’s Wife Appeals for Help

February 20, 2026

“We pray that one day, he will come back,” Kadijah, wife of missing lecturer Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, said in a video interview with Ambassador-designate Reno Omokri. She appealed to Nigerians to help find her husband, whose whereabouts remain unknown

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Nigerians May Face ‘Socioeconomic Fallouts’ as Tinubu Re-directs Oil Revenue

February 20, 2026

Nigerians are bracing for potential economic and social strains after President Bola Tinubu signed an executive order directing that all oil and gas revenues — including royalty, tax, and profit oil — be paid directly into the Federation Account for distribution to

News·Security·Transport

At Least 33 Killed in Kebbi State Cattle-Rustling Attack

February 20, 2026

At least 33 people have been killed in an attack on Bui District in Arewa Local Government Area, Kebbi State, police have confirmed. Spokesman Bashir Usman said suspected cattle rustlers, believed to be Lakurawa militants, carried out the assault after crossing into

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Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, ‘Euphoria’ Star, Dies at 53 After Battle with ALS

February 20, 2026

Actor Eric Dane, widely known for his roles as Dr. Mark “McSteamy” on Grey’s Anatomy and Cal Jacobs on HBO’s Euphoria, has died at the age of 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), his family confirmed. Dane passed away

Africa·Nigeria·Security·Top Stories

Sierra Leone Honours Nigerian Military Officers for Peace Efforts

February 20, 2026

The President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, has awarded national honours to two senior Nigerian military officers in recognition of their contributions to peace and regional stability. The awards were presented during the 17th Armed Forces Day celebration of the Republic

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Iranian Air Force Training Jet Crashes in Western Province; One Pilot Killed, Second Survives

February 20, 2026

An Iranian Air Force aircraft crashed late Thursday night during a routine training flight in Hamadan province, killing one pilot and leaving a second crew member alive, Prime Business Africa reports. The aircraft went down while conducting a nighttime training mission, prompting

World News

Trump Seeks to Shift Global Influence from UN to New “Board of Peace”

February 20, 2026

United States President Donald Trump has unveiled a new reconstruction initiative for Gaza, presenting it as a model for global governance that operates alongside, rather than through, the United Nations. At the inaugural meeting of the “Board of Peace” in Washington, DC,

Why President Tinubu Rejected Me As Ministerial Nominee – El-Rufai

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DSS Files Cybercrime Charges Against El-Rufai, Arraignment Fixed for Feb 25

February 20, 2026

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a three-count criminal charge against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged cybercrime and breach of national security. According to court documents, the charges were instituted before the Federal High Court, Abuja, and

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