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

January 27, 2026

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

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

January 27, 2026

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

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Associates Plan Five-City Celebration as Pat Utomi Turns 70

January 27, 2026

Associates of renowned scholar, public intellectual and Chairman of the Editorial Board of Prime Business Africa,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

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CBN: Curbing Bank Frauds

January 27, 2026

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

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

January 26, 2026

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

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

January 26, 2026

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

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Nigeria Police Recruitment Extension Sparks Public Skepticism

January 26, 2026

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

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Sit-at-Home, Markets, and the Politics of Economic Punishment in Anambra

January 26, 2026

By Dr Marcel Mbamalu Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week because traders apparently disobeyed the governor’s order to open the Onitsha Market against the prevailing Monday sit-at-home practice. This looks

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Dollar Weakens As FX Rate Drops To N1,416/$ In Official Window

January 26, 2026

On Monday, January 26, the United States dollar (USD) was traded at N1,416.5 kobo per $1 at the close of business hours, compared to the N1,421.9 kobo per $1 recorded on Friday, January 23, in the official market. The foreign exchange (FX)

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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

Sit-at-Home, Markets, and the Politics of Economic Punishment in Anambra

Dollar Weakens As FX Rate Drops To N1,416/$ In Official Window

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