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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

Why CBN Retained Bencmark Interest Rate At 27.5%

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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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APC Rules Out Replacing Shettima as Tinubu’s Running Mate

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculation that Vice President Kashim Shettima could be dropped as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. In a statement on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the

January 26, 2026

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Nigeria Army Officers to Face Coup Charges

The Nigerian military has confirmed that some of the 16 officers detained last year are to face trial over an alleged attempt to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government. The confirmation comes after the conclusion of investigations into allegations of indiscipline and

January 26, 2026

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Nigeria Discovers New Offshore Oil Well

Nigeria has confirmed a significant offshore oil discovery in the western Niger Delta, officials said, following the successful appraisal of the Awodi-07 exploration well. The well, located in shallow offshore waters, was drilled by a joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum

January 26, 2026

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Egypt to Implement Age Restrictions on Social Media Usage

Egypt is moving closer to introducing age restrictions on social media use, as lawmakers seek to curb what they describe as growing “digital chaos” affecting young teenagers. The country’s parliament has begun work on draft legislation that would regulate children’s access to

January 26, 2026

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FCTA Strike: Court to Rule on Wike’s Application to Halt Industrial Action on January 27

The National Industrial Court (NICN) in Abuja has fixed Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to deliver a ruling on an application filed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike seeking to halt the ongoing strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The

January 26, 2026

Anambra Will Get Rid Of Criminals Soon - Soludo

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Soludo Shuts Onitsha Main Market for One Week Over Sit-at-Home Defiance

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week following traders’ continued observance of the Monday sit-at-home, in defiance of the state government’s directive to resume normal business activities, Prime Business Africa reports.

January 26, 2026

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NNPC Ltd, Chevron Celebrate Major Hydrocarbon Discovery in Niger Delta

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has hailed Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) for the successful completion of the Awodi‑07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta, Prime Business Africa reports. The well, drilled as part of

January 26, 2026

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Ford F-550 ‘6×6 Armoured Camper’: Survival Tech or Social Media Hype?

A $650,000 armoured camper based on Ford’s F-550 truck has been circulating online, billed by promoters as “the most extreme survival machine on Earth”. Videos describe a six-wheel-drive vehicle that can shrug off bullets, crawl over boulders and cruise at motorway speeds,

January 26, 2026

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

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Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

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

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

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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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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

APC Rules Out Replacing Shettima as Tinubu’s Running Mate

Nigeria Army Officers to Face Coup Charges

Nigeria Discovers New Offshore Oil Well

FCTA Strike: Court to Rule on Wike’s Application to Halt Industrial Action on January 27

Soludo Shuts Onitsha Main Market for One Week Over Sit-at-Home Defiance

NNPC Ltd, Chevron Celebrate Major Hydrocarbon Discovery in Niger Delta

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

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