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Children’s Day: FirstBank, NTA unveil nationwide activities

FirstBank is set to commemorate Children’s Day 2026 with a series of sponsored nationwide engagements designed to educate, inspire, and empower children across Nigeria. Through its sponsorship of initiatives organised by the Nigerian Television Authority, Nigeria Future Leaders Festival, and Lexico…

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Lagos customers urged to report electricity issues to LASERC

The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission has urged electricity consumers in the state to escalate unresolved power complaints to the commission after reporting such issues to their distribution companies. LASERC made the call following the resolution of a year-long electricity crisis that …

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Iran forms new maritime agency to control Hormuz Strait traffic

Iran’s top security body announced on Monday the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse. On its official X account, the Supreme National Security Council shared a post for the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (P…

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1 week, 5 days ago Business

CAF to hold AFCON 2027 qualifying draw Tuesday

The Confederation of African Football will on Tuesday conduct the qualifying draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The event will mark the start of the road to the continent’s flagship football tournament to be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. CAF disclosed this in a statement publi…

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1 week, 5 days ago Business

BON Bread safe, free of harmful substances — NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has declared that Food & Food Integrated Company Limited, makers of BON Bread, is not in violation of any of its regulations. The agency stated this after conducting a scientific investigation into a viral social media video alleging …

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1 month ago Business

Dangote raises petrol price by N75, to N1,275 per litre

The Dangote Refinery has increased its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit by N75 per litre, deepening concerns over a fresh round of fuel price hikes across the country, as it also suspended product sales following a disruption in its Proforma Invoice process. Price data obtained from Petroleum…

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1 month ago Business

Risk Management Basics Every African Forex Trader Needs to Know

As we move forward in Africa, we can see that the Forex trading space is still growing exponentially. Whether it is in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, or Ghana, there is a new generation of traders coming into the space, leveraging technology as well as an increase in financial literacy levels. What …

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1 month ago Business

Emefiele: Court summons police chief, one other in $6.23m fraud case

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has summoned former Executive Secretary of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Jim Obazee, and a Commissioner of Police, Eloho Okpoziakpo, to testify in the ongoing trial of a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. …

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1 month ago Business

Xiaomi Introduces REDMI A7 Pro with an Immersive Display, Long-Lasting Battery, and Intuitive Upgrades

Xiaomi today officially unveiled REDMI A7 Pro in Nigeria, bringing a new standard for REDMI A series performance in 2026. Featuring an immersive 6.9? display, a massive 6000mAh battery with long-term durability, and the debut of Xiaomi Hyper OS 3 on REDMI A Series,¹REDMI A7 Pro combines essential f…

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2 months ago Business

Court voids CBN’s Union Bank shake-up, orders immediate reinstatement

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday nullified the January 2024 dissolution of the board and management of Union Bank of Nigeria by the Central Bank of Nigeria, declaring the action ultra vires. In his judgment, Justice Aneke set aside all decisions take…

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2 months ago Business

Zenith Bank appoints Okwudili as Executive Director

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Kennedy Okwudili as an Executive Director of the bank, effective May 1, 2026. The bank made this known in a corporate disclosure through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd on Tuesday. It noted that the appointment aligned with its tradition and succession…

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2 months ago Business

Claw Phones are coming to Nigeria — TECNO'S EllaClaw leads the charge

TECNO is ushering in a new era of mobile intelligence in Nigeria and across emerging markets with the upcoming beta launch of EllaClaw, the first mobile AI agent powered by the OpenClaw framework and built to simplify everyday digital experiences. Deeply integrated into Ella, TECNO’s AI assistant, …

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2 months ago Business

Distinguished individuals recently earned their MBA degrees from OAUSTECH in Okitipupa, Ondo State

The following accomplished professionals, Mr. Femi Fadayin, Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde, Mrs. Adeola Olamide Fabamise, and Mr. Rotimi Oluwole, have successfully completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees for the 2024/2025 academic year from Olusegun Agagu University of Scienc…

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Clout is loud, but reputation rules

There was a time when authority was earned quietly through competence, consistency and character. Today, authority competes with attention. In a digital ecosystem driven by algorithms, outrage and instant validation, many professionals are confronting a troubling question: Are we building careers, …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Business

8 MT5 Features That Most Traders Have Never Touched but Could Completely Change Their Results

Most retail traders in Nigeria use MT5 like it is only a place to open and close trades. They check a chart, drop an indicator, place a position, and repeat the cycle. It works, but it is often slow, reactive, and full of guesswork because they never explore the tools that actually make the platfor…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Business

From kinship to competence: Professional governance as family business lifeline

Family businesses have long been the backbone of economies worldwide, from the likes of Dangote of the Dangote Group to the Waltons of Walmart superstores and the Mom-and-Pop family businesses that dot Nigerian towns and cities. They combine heritage, vision, and long-term stewardship in ways that …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Business

Young innovators unveil AI solutions to expand healthcare access

Young innovators have unveiled a range of artificial intelligence-driven solutions to improve healthcare access and address service delivery gaps within Nigeria’s health system. The innovations, developed by technology enthusiasts and health-focused students across Lagos, are designed to support ea…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Business

Digital setup essentials for growing small businesses

A robust digital setup is critical for small businesses in Nigeria and goes far beyond having a social media presence or accepting mobile payments. It involves embedding technology across business operations to expand customer reach, improve efficiency, and support data-driven decisions that enhanc…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Business

Portable fires Carter Efe warning ahead boxing clash

Controversial singer Portable has fired fresh shots at Carter Efe ahead of their celebrity boxing bout scheduled for May 1 at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos, mocking his training partner Small Doctor and insisting no amount of preparation will save the skit maker from defeat, PUNCH Sports Extra …

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3 months ago Business

Report centres charging above N8,700 UTME fee, JAMB tells candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has urged candidates who may have paid above the approved registration fees for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination to report such centres with credible evidence. The board said any Computer-Based Test centre found overcharging or engagin…

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