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State Police — Nigeria’s Fear Is Costing Lives

July 9, 2026

For over 20 years Nigeria has debated state police while insecurity has grown worse. We worry that governors might abuse state forces. We rarely ask who holds federal policing powers to account. As the National Assembly moves closer to a constitutional amendment

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Diesel Price Rises to ₦1,450/Litre as Global Oil Rally Drives Up Depot Rates

July 8, 2026

Nigerian depot owners and petroleum marketers have increased the ex-depot price of diesel by 2.8 per cent to ₦1,450 per litre, up from ₦1,410 recorded on Tuesday, following a sharp rise in global crude oil prices, Prime Business Africa reports. The

Naira Rises To N1,500/$ At Official Market

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Official FX Market: Naira Records Mixed Fortunes Against Dollar, Pound, Euro

July 8, 2026

Naira depreciated in value by 0.24 percent against the United States dollar (USD) on Wednesday, after foreign currency traders exchanged the official USD at N1,379.06 per $1 in the official window. Dollar: Traders Drop USD Rate By N3 The foreign exchange (FX)

Stock Market Rally Halted As Demand For Ecobank, PZ Cussons Shares Dropped

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Over N3trn Gained As Investors Reduce Stock Market Transactions To N22trn

July 8, 2026

On Wednesday, the Nigerian stock market recorded N3.45 trillion increase in the capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The market capitalisation surged from N152.13 trillion reported on Tuesday to N155.58 trillion. This was driven by the 5,376.7 basis points gained by the

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Northern Governors Launch Security Trust Fund, Commit ₦1 Billion Monthly to Tackle Insecurity

July 8, 2026

Northern governors have launched the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NNSTF), committing a combined ₦1 billion monthly to strengthen efforts to combat insecurity across the region, Prime Business Africa reports. The decision was announced at the end of the joint meeting

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Universal Insurance’s Revenue Grows By 48%, Profit Rises To N1.99bn

July 8, 2026

The Universal Insurance Plc generated N20.43 billion in revenue in 2025, exceeding the N13.76 billion reported in 2024, indicating an increase of 48.49 percent. Also, insurance service expense grew by 68.15 percent, as the company incurred N17.69 billion between January and December

Anti-Govt Protest: Lawmakers plead For Patience, Accept 50% Salary Cut

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Rowdy Scene in House of Reps as Bid to Summon Tinubu Over Constituency Projects Fails

July 8, 2026

Proceedings in the House of Representatives turned rowdy on Wednesday as lawmakers clashed over a motion on the alleged non-funding of constituency projects, with a proposal to invite President Bola Tinubu to appear before the chamber ultimately ruled out of order, Prime

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Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers Convene Emergency Security Meeting in Kaduna

July 8, 2026

Governors from Northern Nigeria and leading traditional rulers are holding an emergency security meeting in Kaduna as concerns over insecurity across the region continue to mount, Prime Business Africa reports. The high-level meeting, hosted by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani at

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Uganda Law Society Abolishes ‘My Lord’ Address, Courtroom Bows in Bid to Decolonise Legal Practice

July 8, 2026

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has directed its members to discontinue the use of colonial-era courtroom customs, including addressing judicial officers as “My Lord,” “Your Lordship,” “My Lady,” and “Your Worship,” in a sweeping reform aimed at modernising the country’s legal profession,

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State Police — Nigeria’s Fear Is Costing Lives

Diesel Price Rises to ₦1,450/Litre as Global Oil Rally Drives Up Depot Rates

Official FX Market: Naira Records Mixed Fortunes Against Dollar, Pound, Euro

Over N3trn Gained As Investors Reduce Stock Market Transactions To N22trn

Northern Governors Launch Security Trust Fund, Commit ₦1 Billion Monthly to Tackle Insecurity

Universal Insurance’s Revenue Grows By 48%, Profit Rises To N1.99bn

Rowdy Scene in House of Reps as Bid to Summon Tinubu Over Constituency Projects Fails

Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers Convene Emergency Security Meeting in Kaduna

Uganda Law Society Abolishes ‘My Lord’ Address, Courtroom Bows in Bid to Decolonise Legal Practice

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