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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Tinubu Approves New Gratuity Scheme for Retiring Civil Servants

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new exit benefit scheme granting retiring federal civil servants a gratuity equivalent to 100 percent of their annual salary, officials said on Thursday. The decision was approved by the Federal Executive Council and will take

March 5, 2026

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Nigeria Cooking Gas Price Jumps 40% Amid Us, Iran Crisis

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have jumped about 40 percent amid the ongoing fighting involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) now sells for about 1,400 naira per kilogramme at retail outlets in parts of Lagos, up from

March 5, 2026

UNGA79: Nigeria Calls For Eradication Of ‘Safe Havens’ Aiding Illicit Financial Flow From Developing Countries

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Shettima Says ADC Membership Portal Flooded With Fake Names

Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has alleged that the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s online membership registration has been flooded with fake identities. Speaking on Wednesday during an interfaith breaking of the fast hosted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and attended by

March 5, 2026

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US-Israel vs Iran: Counting the Cost of an Unforeseen War

In the early hours of February 28, 2026, the Iranian capital awoke to coordinated airstrikes that marked one of the most consequential escalations in the region in years. The operations—codenamed Roaring Lion and Epic Fury—unfolded with precision, targeting a web of political,

March 4, 2026

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Why Did US, Israel Strike Iran?

The joint strike by the United States and Israel on Iran on 28 February 2026 underscores decades of tension between the countries. United States led the operation, highlighting its strategic reach in the Middle East despite Iran being geographically distant—about 11,600–11,700 kilometres

March 4, 2026

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Sit-At-Home: Soludo Slashes Salaries Over Monday Absences, Workers Lament Excessive Pay Cut

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has reduced the February salaries of civil servants who failed to report for work on certain Mondays, enforcing a pro-rata pay policy designed to end compliance with separatist-linked sit-at-home protests. Workers received pay alerts this week showing

March 3, 2026

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Airports Authority Defends New Cashless System

Nigeria’s airport authority on Tuesday defended its move to enforce electronic payments nationwide, saying the policy is designed to plug revenue leakages and improve accountability amid increased scrutiny of government agencies’ finances. The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria,

March 3, 2026

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Oyedele to Replace Uzoka-Anite as Finance State Minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated tax expert Taiwo Oyedele as minister of state for finance, replacing Doris Uzoka-Anite, in a cabinet reshuffle announced on Tuesday. Uzoka-Anite has been redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as minister of state,

March 3, 2026

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Trump Sanctions Rwanda Military Over DR Congo Conflict

US President, Donald Trump on Monday imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s defence forces and four senior military officials over their alleged role in the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, calling for an immediate withdrawal from the volatile, mineral-rich region.

March 3, 2026

JAPA: France Bans Nigerian Students, Others from Bringing Families

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France to Expand Nuclear Arsenal, Extend Deterrence to European Partners

France will strengthen its nuclear capabilities and extend its strategic deterrence to select European countries, marking the most significant overhaul of French nuclear policy since 1960, President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday. Speaking at the Ile Longue naval base near Brest, Macron described

March 3, 2026

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Tinubu Approves New Gratuity Scheme for Retiring Civil Servants

Nigeria Cooking Gas Price Jumps 40% Amid Us, Iran Crisis

Shettima Says ADC Membership Portal Flooded With Fake Names

US-Israel vs Iran: Counting the Cost of an Unforeseen War

Why Did US, Israel Strike Iran?

Sit-At-Home: Soludo Slashes Salaries Over Monday Absences, Workers Lament Excessive Pay Cut

Airports Authority Defends New Cashless System

Oyedele to Replace Uzoka-Anite as Finance State Minister

Trump Sanctions Rwanda Military Over DR Congo Conflict

France to Expand Nuclear Arsenal, Extend Deterrence to European Partners

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