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Why a Five-Year-Old US Grant is Suddenly Trending in Nigeria

A burst of online excitement this week around Sungbo’s Eredo, one of Africa’s largest ancient monuments, has been driven not by a new discovery or fresh funding, but by a reminder. On 28 January, the US Mission in Nigeria marked what it

January 29, 2026

Peter Obi Calls For Peace Ahead President Tinubu's Administration

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Obi Criticises Tinubu Over Power Supply, Says No Steady Electricity Means No Second Term

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges, recalling the President’s 2022 campaign pledge that failure to deliver steady power within four years should cost him a second term. In a statement

January 29, 2026

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Gov. Otti Engages FG, Contractors to Resume Work on Aba–Owerri, Achingali–Obizi Roads

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has initiated talks with the Federal Government and contractors to ensure the resumption and completion of the long-stalled Aba–Owerri Road (NNPC Depot axis) and the Achingali–Obizi Umunwanwa Road, both federal road projects critical to movement between

January 29, 2026

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CAF Sanctions Senegal, Morocco Over Chaotic AFCON 2025 Final

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), as well as several players and officials, following a series of heated incidents that overshadowed the Total Energies

January 29, 2026

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FG to Deploy Military Retirees to Secure Ungoverned Spaces

The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy retired military personnel to help secure Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces, as part of broader efforts to strengthen national security, ease pressure on active troops, and stimulate economic activities in conflict-affected areas, Prime Business Africa reports.

January 28, 2026

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Tributes Trail Death of Otunba Adekunle Ojora as Nigeria Reflects on Enduring Legacy

Tributes have continued to pour in from across Nigeria following the death of Olori-ebi, HRH Otunba (Dr) Adekunle Ojora OFR, CON, JP, the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife, whose passing at the age of 93 has been widely described as

January 28, 2026

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Release Osun Council Funds Now, Group Tells Tinubu

An election monitoring group in Nigeria has accused the federal government of unlawfully withholding funds meant for local councils in Osun State, warning that the dispute could undermine democracy and basic public services. In a statement on Wednesday, the Movement for Credible

January 28, 2026

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JAMB Clarifies Rules for University Students Sitting UTME

Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said that students currently enrolled in universities are allowed to sit its entrance examination, but must declare their existing admission during registration. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the exams body said some social

January 28, 2026

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Nigeria Senate Defers Debate on Electoral Act Repeal Bill

Nigeria’s Senate has postponed consideration of a bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the Electoral Act, agreeing to study the proposed legislation in more detail before taking a decision. The move followed debate on the report of the Senate Committee on Electoral

January 28, 2026

CBN Further Raises Benchmark Interest Rate To 27.25%

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CBN Allows Use of Expired Drug Licences

Nigeria’s central bank has approved a temporary measure allowing importers to use expired drug regulatory licences to process import documentation, in a move aimed at preventing disruption to trade. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said licences issued by the National Agency

January 28, 2026

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NNPC Raises Petrol Prices to ₦835 in Lagos, ₦839 in Abuja Amid Market-Driven Adjustments

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised petrol prices at its retail outlets in Lagos and Abuja, citing market forces as the main driver behind the adjustments. Motorists in Lagos now pay ₦835 per litre, up ₦50 from ₦785, while

January 28, 2026

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Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

Nigeria’s customs authority has introduced new rules for courier companies

Behind the Geregu Power Sale: Politics and a $750m Deal

The sale of Geregu Power, one of Nigeria’s largest electricity

Recapitalisation: UBA Extends Deadline For Rights Issue

UBA Hits Billion-Naira Milestone: Rights Issue Success Pushes Capital Base Above ₦500bn

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has successfully concluded its rights

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Obi Criticises Tinubu Over Power Supply, Says No Steady Electricity Means No Second Term

Gov. Otti Engages FG, Contractors to Resume Work on Aba–Owerri, Achingali–Obizi Roads

CAF Sanctions Senegal, Morocco Over Chaotic AFCON 2025 Final

FG to Deploy Military Retirees to Secure Ungoverned Spaces

Tributes Trail Death of Otunba Adekunle Ojora as Nigeria Reflects on Enduring Legacy

JAMB Clarifies Rules for University Students Sitting UTME

Nigeria Senate Defers Debate on Electoral Act Repeal Bill

CBN Allows Use of Expired Drug Licences

NNPC Raises Petrol Prices to ₦835 in Lagos, ₦839 in Abuja Amid Market-Driven Adjustments

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Obi Criticises Tinubu Over Power Supply, Says No Steady Electricity Means No Second Term

Gov. Otti Engages FG, Contractors to Resume Work on Aba–Owerri, Achingali–Obizi Roads

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