Prosper Okoye

Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa

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Ex-Bayelsa Governor, Others Allegedly Channel N835m in Coup Plot Against President Tinubu

Security agencies investigating an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu have identified two individuals suspected of funneling N835 million through private companies to bankroll the Coup. Former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva is alleged to have contributed the largest share —

February 24, 2026

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Nigeria’s New Tax ID Portal: Seamless For Some, Challenges Ahead

A newly launched national Tax Identification Number (TIN) portal in Nigeria has received widespread praise from users, with more than 98% reporting a smooth experience, the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) said. The portal, launched on 1 January 2026, allows individuals to generate

February 24, 2026

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Lagos Introduces Stricter Proof of Payment for Private Waste Collection

Residents and business owners in parts of Lagos are being asked to prove they pay for waste collection, as authorities step up efforts to tackle mounting rubbish in the city. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says people living and working in

February 24, 2026

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Wike Cancels 485 Abuja Land Titles, Leaving Buyers Facing Uncertainty

Hundreds of landowners in Abuja have been left in limbo after the Federal Capital Territory authorities cancelled 485 land documents over concerns they were not genuine. The decision, approved by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, follows a review by officials who say many

February 24, 2026

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CPPE Warns Nigeria’s $6bn Capital Inflow Surge May Be Fragile Despite Rebound

Nigeria recorded a sharp increase in foreign capital inflows in the third quarter of 2025, but the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) says the recovery may not be as strong as it appears. Capital importation rose to about $6.01bn

February 24, 2026

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Rivers Communities Celebrate Electricity After Two Decades

Residents of Etche Local Government Area in Rivers State are celebrating as electricity flows into their communities for the first time in more than 20 years. The supply comes from Aba Power electricity distribution company, based in Aba, Abia State. “My joy knows

February 23, 2026

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FCT Polls: APC Dominance Masks Deeper Questions for 2027

The latest area council elections in Nigeria’s capital have delivered a familiar headline—victory for the ruling All Progressives Congress—but beneath the surface, the results point to more complex political undercurrents that may shape the road to 2027. Across the six area councils

February 23, 2026

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FCT Polls: INEC Allegedly Forgets Original Copy of Result Sheets

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been accused of failing to deploy the original result sheet to a polling unit in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), a development that reportedly halted voting in the affected area. The allegation was made

February 21, 2026

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Delayed Start, Low Turnout Mark Early Hours of Abuja Council Polls

Voting in parts of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, got off to a slow start on Saturday, with delays and low turnout reported in several polling units. In Jikwoyi, elections scheduled to begin at 08:30 had yet to start, while in nearby Karu, voting

February 21, 2026

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El-Rufai: Dadiyata’s Wife Appeals for Help

“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

February 20, 2026

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Prosper Okoye

Ex-Bayelsa Governor, Others Allegedly Channel N835m in Coup Plot Against President Tinubu

Nigeria’s New Tax ID Portal: Seamless For Some, Challenges Ahead

Lagos Introduces Stricter Proof of Payment for Private Waste Collection

Wike Cancels 485 Abuja Land Titles, Leaving Buyers Facing Uncertainty

CPPE Warns Nigeria’s $6bn Capital Inflow Surge May Be Fragile Despite Rebound

Rivers Communities Celebrate Electricity After Two Decades

FCT Polls: APC Dominance Masks Deeper Questions for 2027

FCT Polls: INEC Allegedly Forgets Original Copy of Result Sheets

Delayed Start, Low Turnout Mark Early Hours of Abuja Council Polls

El-Rufai: Dadiyata’s Wife Appeals for Help

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