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Sterling Bank Steps Up Environmental Sustainability Efforts

Nigerian banks are increasingly prioritizing environmental sustainability and climate action, with Sterling Bank leading the charge. The bank, in collaboration with Sterling One Foundation, Sunbeth, and government agencies, organized a nationwide Environmental Cleanup and Beach Adoption exercise, covering 17 states and engaging

January 16, 2026

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University Fees Squeeze: When Education Becomes a Luxury

After weeks of calculations, quiet borrowing, and painful prioritisation, a widow and Lecturer II (who preferred anonymity) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) finally scraped together ₦30,000, the statutory acceptance fee for her third son newly admitted into the university she

January 14, 2026

Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

FCT Voters List Rises to 1.68 Million Ahead of Council Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released an updated voters’ register for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), listing 1,680,315 eligible voters ahead of the February 21, 2026, Area Council elections. The revised figure marks an increase from the 1,570,307 voters recorded

January 14, 2026

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Police Arrest Masquerade After Violent Attacks in Awgbu, Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has taken decisive action following violent attacks by a masquerade in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area, arresting the suspect and launching an investigation into the incident, Prime Business Africa reports. In a statement obtained by Prime

January 14, 2026

Business·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Nestoil, Neconde Reject Viral Supreme Court Reports

Nestoil Nigeria Limited and Neconde Energy Limited have dismissed media claims suggesting a Supreme Court decision had been reached in their ongoing legal dispute with a consortium of lenders. In a statement on Tuesday, the companies said reports claiming winners or losers

January 14, 2026

Business·Finance & Economy·News

VAT Allocation: South-East Receives 338% More Than It Contributed in 2024 – Chidoka

Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) system has come under scrutiny as data reveals the South-East region received ₦341.46 billion in VAT allocations in 2024, despite contributing only ₦101.09 billion – a 337.8% return. Former Aviation Minister and Corps Marshal of the Federal.

January 14, 2026

News·Nigeria·Top Stories

US Embassy Reopens American Center in Abuja

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has reopened its American Center in Abuja following a redesign aimed at expanding educational, cultural and professional programmes. The centre, located within the embassy complex, was officially reopened on Tuesday at a ceremony attended by diplomats,

January 14, 2026

Africa·Business·Top Stories

United Capital Strengthens Board to Accelerate African Infrastructure

United Capital Plc has appointed four senior infrastructure investment professionals to the Investment Committee of its ₦150 billion United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF). Prime Business Africa has learned that the move was to scale infrastructure projects across Nigeria and the wider African

January 14, 2026

Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

Pressure Mounts on Nigeria’s Senate Over Electoral Reform Delay

Nigeria’s Senate leadership is facing growing pressure over delays in considering the Electoral Bill 2025, with activists and commentators warning that the country risks repeating the problems that marred the 2023 general elections. The criticism has been driven largely by campaigners on

January 14, 2026

Business·News·Top Stories

Paystack Moves into Lending with Acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank

Nigerian fintech giant Paystack, owned by U.S.-based Stripe, has formally entered the lending market with the acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank, marking a major expansion from its core payments business into regulated banking, Prime Business Africa reports. The acquisition grants Paystack a

January 14, 2026

News·Top Stories·World News

Iran Unrest Deepens as Death Toll Rises to 2500, US Threatens New Tariffs

Iranian officials say around 2,500 people have been killed during ongoing protests across the country. The deaths are said to include both civilians and members of the security forces, with the government blaming the violence on what it describes as “terrorists”. Exiled

January 14, 2026

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

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Sterling Bank Steps Up Environmental Sustainability Efforts

University Fees Squeeze: When Education Becomes a Luxury

FCT Voters List Rises to 1.68 Million Ahead of Council Polls

Police Arrest Masquerade After Violent Attacks in Awgbu, Anambra

Nestoil, Neconde Reject Viral Supreme Court Reports

VAT Allocation: South-East Receives 338% More Than It Contributed in 2024 – Chidoka

US Embassy Reopens American Center in Abuja

United Capital Strengthens Board to Accelerate African Infrastructure

Pressure Mounts on Nigeria’s Senate Over Electoral Reform Delay

Paystack Moves into Lending with Acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank

Iran Unrest Deepens as Death Toll Rises to 2500, US Threatens New Tariffs

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