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Protest Rocks Nigeria Over Reported Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader

March 3, 2026

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria have staged protests in several Nigerian cities following reports of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during air strikes attributed to the United States and Israel. In Lagos, demonstrators marched through parts

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Iran Women’s Team Stands Silent During Anthem at Asian Cup Opener

March 3, 2026

The Iran women’s national football team made a striking statement on Monday night at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, standing in silence as their national anthem played ahead of their opening match. The incident occurred at CBus Super Stadium on the

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U.S. Sanctions Rwanda’s Military, Senior Officers Over Alleged Support for M23

March 3, 2026

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on the Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) and four of its senior officers over what Washington described as direct operational support for the March 23 Movement (M23) in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Prime

Official Market Records Decline In Dollar Rate, Trade Flat In Black Market

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Black Market Traders Exchange Dollar At N1,382/$, Official USD Rate Rises By N14

March 2, 2026

The foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) was relatively stable in the black market on Monday, March 2, as the American greenback traded at N1,382.52 kobo per $1. According to Naira Rates, the black market aggregator, the USD

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Terra Industries Reappoints Nnamdi Chife to Drive Military Strategy as Defence Partnerships Scale

March 2, 2026

Terra Industries has reappointed security strategist Nnamdi Chife to lead its military relations portfolio, a move that underscores the company’s transition from an emerging hardware innovator to a more deeply embedded player within Nigeria’s formal defence architecture. Chife’s return comes at a

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Police Council Ratifies Disu as IGP, Tinubu to Swear Him In Wednesday

March 2, 2026

The Nigeria Police Council on Monday ratified the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), with his swearing-in scheduled for Wednesday by President Ahmed Tinubu, Prime Business Africa reports. The ceremony will take place at the State House, Abuja,

Nigerian Stock Market Record Highest Level In 15-years, Equity Cap Up N59.90bn

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NGX Market Cap Rises To N125.48trn — Up By N1.72trn

March 2, 2026

On Monday, March 2, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a N1.72 trillion increase in its market capitalisation, which rose to N125.48 trillion from N123.76 trillion on Friday, February 27. The market capitalisation increased by 1.39 percent after the all-share index (ASI) expanded

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DSS Arrests Suspect Over Alleged Attack on Obi

March 2, 2026

Department of State Services (DSS), has arrested a 26-year-old suspect, Udeme Sunday Stephen, over an alleged attack on former presidential candidate Peter Obi and members of the African Democratic Congress in Benin City, Edo State. The incident occurred last Tuesday at the

Wema Bank In Search Of N25 billion, Target Private Investors

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Wema Bank Survives 60% Decline in Securities Investment As Topline Outpaces Expenses

March 2, 2026

Wema Bank recorded N653,28 billion gross earnings in 2025, according to the company’s consolidated and separate financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2025, surpassing the N433.43 billion generated in 2024. The gross earnings rose by 31 percent following a 62.73

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Protest Rocks Nigeria Over Reported Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader

Iran Women’s Team Stands Silent During Anthem at Asian Cup Opener

U.S. Sanctions Rwanda’s Military, Senior Officers Over Alleged Support for M23

Black Market Traders Exchange Dollar At N1,382/$, Official USD Rate Rises By N14

Terra Industries Reappoints Nnamdi Chife to Drive Military Strategy as Defence Partnerships Scale

Police Council Ratifies Disu as IGP, Tinubu to Swear Him In Wednesday

NGX Market Cap Rises To N125.48trn — Up By N1.72trn

DSS Arrests Suspect Over Alleged Attack on Obi

Wema Bank Survives 60% Decline in Securities Investment As Topline Outpaces Expenses

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