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How Discipline, Family Legacy Shaped Enugwu-Ukwu’s Chinedu Okeke into Nigeria’s Top UTME Candidate

July 4, 2026

When Okeke Chinedu Christian emerged as Nigeria’s highest-scoring candidate in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), many focused on his impressive score of 375 out of 400. Behind the national recognition, however, lies a story of discipline, consistent preparation and a

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INEC Extends Continuous Voter Registration by Two Weeks, Rolls Out Online Self-Service for First-Time Voters

July 4, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks and introduced a fully online self-service registration platform for first-time voters, in a move aimed at expanding voter access and improving participation ahead of

Naira Appreciates, Ends Week Positive Across Official, Black Markets

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Naira Trades Flat Against Dollar, Euro — But Pound Appreciates In Official Window

July 3, 2026

The naira traded largely flat against the United States dollar (USD) in the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) on Friday, according to trading data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Dollar: Foreign Currency Traders Sell USD At N1,370/$ It was

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Iran Begins Week-Long Funeral for Late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Burial Set for July 9

July 3, 2026

Iran on Friday commenced a week-long state funeral for its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with thousands of mourners gathering in Tehran to pay their final respects ahead of his burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9. Khamenei’s

NGX Market Cap Rises By N405bn Amid Gains In Abbey Bank, Nigerian Breweries

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Stock Market Rebounds With N3trn Gain, DAAR Communication, TIP Lead Recovery

July 3, 2026

After trading closed on Friday in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the stock market capitalisation settled at N147,10 trillion, up from N143.94 trillion on Thursday. The increase represents a N3.15 trillion gain for the companies on the gainers list. This followed a 4,918.37

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Air Peace Evacuates 268 More Nigerians From South Africa, Total Returnees Reach 801

July 3, 2026

Air Peace on Friday completed its third humanitarian evacuation flight from South Africa, bringing home 268 Nigerians under the Federal Government’s voluntary repatriation programme, further boosting efforts to assist citizens affected by recent xenophobic tensions in the country, Prime Business Africa reports.

Wema Bank In Search Of N25 billion, Target Private Investors

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Wema Bank Records Highest Increase In Banking Sector Fraud Cases, Fraudsters Target N7bn

July 3, 2026

Wema Bank recorded the highest increase in fraudulent activities among its peers in 2025, according to Prime Business Africa’s (PBA) analysis. The financial institution experienced 1,489 fraud cases between January and December last year, surpassing the 987 fraudulent activities suffered in the

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ADC Demands Judicial Probe into PFIPC Scandal, Wants 10 Officials, Institutions Investigated

July 3, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for an independent judicial inquiry into the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), saying at least 10 government officials and institutions should be investigated over the unfolding scandal. In a statement issued

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Sunday Dare Fires Back at Adelakun, Defends Tinubu’s Entrepreneurship Message

July 3, 2026

Presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare has responded to Punch columnist Abimbola Adelakun, rejecting her criticism of his defence of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s remarks on entrepreneurship and accusing the academic of displaying “intellectual vanity” and elitism. In a lengthy rebuttal titled The Unfiltered

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How Discipline, Family Legacy Shaped Enugwu-Ukwu’s Chinedu Okeke into Nigeria’s Top UTME Candidate

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Naira Trades Flat Against Dollar, Euro — But Pound Appreciates In Official Window

Iran Begins Week-Long Funeral for Late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Burial Set for July 9

Stock Market Rebounds With N3trn Gain, DAAR Communication, TIP Lead Recovery

Air Peace Evacuates 268 More Nigerians From South Africa, Total Returnees Reach 801

Wema Bank Records Highest Increase In Banking Sector Fraud Cases, Fraudsters Target N7bn

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