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Nigeria’s Central Bank has scrapped a rule that required international oil companies to temporarily retain part of their export earnings, allowing them to repatriate all proceeds in a move aimed at boosting liquidity and restoring confidence in the foreign exchange market. The change reverses a restriction introduced in February 2024 during acute dollar […]
Nigeria’s largest lenders have recorded the fastest brand value growth among their African peers in 2026, underscoring the far-reaching impact of a sweeping recapitalisation drive reshaping the country’s financial sector. According to a BusinessDay analysis of the latest report by Brand Finance, the combined brand value of the country’s top five banks—Access Bank, […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has raised concerns over the circulation of unauthorised information across media and social platforms regarding a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company said several online platforms and unofficial sources have published unverified and, in some cases, inaccurate information about a possible offering, stressing that such […]
The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) has raised concern over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu. The group warned that keeping quiet on his case could weaken the trust people have in Igbo leaders. They believe leaders must speak up clearly to show they care about the interests of the Igbo people. UNIEC said the […]
The Kebbi State Government has directed all political appointees who plan to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions. They must step down on or before Tuesday, March 31. The order was issued through an official circular from the state government to ensure a level playing field and avoid any conflict […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on the Chief of Defence Staff to take urgent steps to stop the killings in Plateau State. She expressed deep worry about the continuous violence that has claimed many lives in the region. The senator said the situation has gone on for too long and demands stronger action from the […]
Prince Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has dismissed claims that Nigeria’s opposition space is shrinking, insisting that the true measure of democracy lies in the will and welfare of the people, not in political office counts. Speaking in an interview, Adebayo argued that democracy should be judged by […]
Governors under the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) have announced what they described as noticeable improvements in the security situation across Northern Nigeria, despite ongoing insecurity challenges in parts of the country. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, made the disclosure in Abuja during a meeting of the […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to the defection of former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the development as a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the party, the move represents more than a routine […]
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has introduced stricter regulations governing the award of honorary degrees in Nigerian universities, including a prohibition on recipients using the “Dr.” title. The Commission explained that the new policy is intended to address the growing misuse and indiscriminate awarding of honorary degrees, a practice it said has diminished the credibility […]
