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PayPal Returns to Nigeria Through Paga, Unlocks Inbound Payments After Two Decades

PayPal has re-entered Nigeria through a partnership with local fintech firm Paga, enabling Nigerians to receive international payments via PayPal for the first time after nearly two decades of restricted access. Under the integration, Nigerian users can link their PayPal Nigeria accounts

January 27, 2026

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Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Users to Pay Under New Plan

Meta says it will begin testing premium subscription services across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, as the company looks to expand paid offerings alongside its free social media platforms. The technology firm said the subscriptions would unlock additional features, including advanced artificial intelligence

January 27, 2026

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DHQ Names 16 Officers to Face Court Martial Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has released the full names and ranks of 16 officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria indicted by a Special Investigative Panel over alleged acts of indiscipline, including claims of plotting to overthrow the government of President Tinubu,

January 27, 2026

Business·Top Stories·World News

Meta Faces Lawsuit for Accessing Private WhatsApp Messages

Meta is facing a lawsuit in the United States amid allegations that it can access and analyse private WhatsApp messages, despite long-standing assurances that the service is protected by end-to-end encryption. The case, filed on Friday at a federal court in San

January 27, 2026

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Ex-Fifa President Backs US World Cup Boycott Over Security Concerns

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter has urged football fans to reconsider travelling to the United States for this year’s World Cup, citing concerns over security and recent incidents linked to immigration enforcement. Mr Blatter said he agreed with comments by Swiss anti-corruption

January 27, 2026

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Tinubu Arrives Ankara for State Visit, Targets Expanded Nigeria–Türkiye Trade, Security Ties

President Tinubu has arrived in Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Türkiye, on a state visit aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, and broader economic development, Prime Business Africa reports. The President’s aircraft touched down at Ankara Esenboğa Airport

January 27, 2026

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Associates Plan Five-City Celebration as Pat Utomi Turns 70

Associates of renowned scholar and public intellectual, Prof Pat Utomi, have lined up a five-city, four-state series of events to mark his 70th birthday on February 6, 2026. The celebrations will take place in Enugu, Asaba-Ibuzo and Lagos, with additional events scheduled

January 27, 2026

Why CBN Retained Bencmark Interest Rate At 27.5%

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CBN: Curbing Bank Frauds

By Arize Nwobu The Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) is in the forefront and in collaboration with other regulatory institutions to curb bank frauds and the results are manifest. Fraud losses fell to N25.85 billion from N52.26 billion in 2025, representing

January 27, 2026

Business·News·Top Stories

Emirates, Air Peace Activate Interline Agreement to Boost Africa–Global Connectivity

Emirates Airline and Air Peace have activated a bilateral interline agreement aimed at deepening air connectivity between Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, in a move expected to enhance passenger convenience and expand market access for both carriers, Prime

January 26, 2026

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CBN Grants Nationwide Operating Licences to Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda, Others

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the upgrade of operating licences held by several major financial technology companies and microfinance banks, formally granting them nationwide operating status, Prime Business Africa reports. The disclosure was made by Yemi Solaja, Director of

January 26, 2026

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Nigeria Police Recruitment Extension Sparks Public Skepticism

Despite receiving more than 400,000 applications for just 50,000 vacancies, Nigeria’s police authorities have extended the deadline for constable recruitment — a move that has triggered widespread scepticism and criticism from the public. The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police

January 26, 2026

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Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Over China Trade Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100 per

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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PayPal Returns to Nigeria Through Paga, Unlocks Inbound Payments After Two Decades

Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Users to Pay Under New Plan

DHQ Names 16 Officers to Face Court Martial Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu

Meta Faces Lawsuit for Accessing Private WhatsApp Messages

Ex-Fifa President Backs US World Cup Boycott Over Security Concerns

Tinubu Arrives Ankara for State Visit, Targets Expanded Nigeria–Türkiye Trade, Security Ties

Associates Plan Five-City Celebration as Pat Utomi Turns 70

CBN: Curbing Bank Frauds

Emirates, Air Peace Activate Interline Agreement to Boost Africa–Global Connectivity

CBN Grants Nationwide Operating Licences to Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda, Others

Nigeria Police Recruitment Extension Sparks Public Skepticism

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PayPal Returns to Nigeria Through Paga, Unlocks Inbound Payments After Two Decades

Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Users to Pay Under New Plan

DHQ Names 16 Officers to Face Court Martial Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu

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Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Over China Trade Deal

Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

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

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

PayPal Returns to Nigeria Through Paga, Unlocks Inbound Payments After Two Decades

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