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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Nigerian Man Jailed for Spending ₦1.5bn Paid to Him in Error

A Nigerian court has sentenced a man to prison after he spent more than ₦1.3bn (£730,000) that was mistakenly paid into his bank account by one of the country’s largest lenders, First Bank Plc. Ojo Eghosa Kingsley was convicted on Monday by

January 24, 2026

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‘Necessary Step’: US Lawmaker Backs Nigeria–US Security Working Group

A US lawmaker, Riley Moore, has welcomed the creation of a Nigeria–US Joint Working Group on religious freedom and security, describing it as a “necessary step” towards addressing violence against vulnerable communities across the country. Mr Moore said closer coordination between Abuja

January 24, 2026

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Dave, Tems Reach Number One on UK Singles Chart

British-Nigerian rapper Dave and Nigerian singer Tems have topped the UK’s Official Singles Chart with their collaborative track Raindance, marking a rare moment in which two Nigerian artists have held the number one position simultaneously. The song climbed to the top spot

January 24, 2026

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Why Africa Tourism Is Growing?

Africa is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing tourism regions, even as global travel settles into a slower, post-pandemic recovery. New figures from the UN World Tourism Barometer show the continent welcomed about 81 million international visitors in 2025, an eight

January 24, 2026

Bill Gates Excited To See Burna Boy, Rema Perform During Visit To Nigeria

Bill Gates Says AI Could Double Efficiency of African Clinics

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has said artificial intelligence could transform healthcare delivery across Africa, potentially making clinics “twice as efficient” by easing pressure on overstretched health systems. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mr Gates said AI tools

January 24, 2026

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Kano Governor Resigns from NNPP as Kwankwaso Hits Back

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal disputes and unresolved legal challenges within the party. In a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor

January 23, 2026

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Times Higher Education Lists 24 Nigerian Universities in Global Ranking

For the first time, 24 Nigerian universities have been listed in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject. Released on the 21 of January 2026, the listing makes Nigeria the most represented in Sub-Saharan Africa. The rankings cover 11

January 23, 2026

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Tinubu Approves Three Key Ambassadorial Postings

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassadors to major international capitals, the presidency has confirmed. According to a statement from presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Ambassador Ayodele Oke has been designated to France, Colonel Lateef Are (rtd) to the

January 23, 2026

PDP Governors Sue Tinubu, N’Assembly At Supreme Court Over Fubara’s Suspension

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Rivers Chief Judge Declines to Probe Governor Fubara

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Simeon Amadi, has refused to set up a judicial panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, citing existing court injunctions that prevent him from acting. The Rivers State House of Assembly had requested the

January 23, 2026

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Prosper Okoye

Nigerian Man Jailed for Spending ₦1.5bn Paid to Him in Error

‘Necessary Step’: US Lawmaker Backs Nigeria–US Security Working Group

Dave, Tems Reach Number One on UK Singles Chart

Why Africa Tourism Is Growing?

Bill Gates Says AI Could Double Efficiency of African Clinics

Kano Governor Resigns from NNPP as Kwankwaso Hits Back

Times Higher Education Lists 24 Nigerian Universities in Global Ranking

Tinubu Approves Three Key Ambassadorial Postings

Rivers Chief Judge Declines to Probe Governor Fubara

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