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Togo seeks more electricity from Nigeria as demand rises

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  Togo has expressed interest in increasing electricity imports from Nigeria as rising energy demand continues to place pressure on its national grid. The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday following discussions with officials of Togo’s national electricity utility. The visiting delegation […]

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Lagos: Uber, Bolt, inDrive drivers begins 3 days strike

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Drivers operating on ride-hailing platforms including Uber, Bolt, inDrive, and Lagride have begun a three-day strike in Lagos, citing poor working conditions and unsustainable fares. The action, which started on Sunday, was announced by the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter. The union said the protest is aimed at drawing attention

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CBN mobile banking restriction

CBN gives new update on instant transfers, dormant accounts

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new directives affecting the Bank Verification Number (BVN), instant payment services and the handling of dormant bank accounts. The directives were contained in three circulars released by the apex bank on March 12, 2026, and sent to banks, other financial institutions and payment service providers operating in

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CBN restricts mobile banking apps to one device per customer

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new directive restricting the use of mobile banking applications to one device per customer in a move aimed at strengthening security within Nigeria’s digital banking system. Under the new policy, bank customers will no longer be able to operate the same mobile banking application on multiple

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Broda Shaggi

Broda Shaggi hospitalised after being shot in Ogun

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Popular comedian and skit maker Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has reportedly been hospitalised after sustaining a gunshot injury in the Sango-Ota area of Ota in Ogun State. The incident happened under the Sango-Ota bridge on Sunday afternoon. The exact details of the shooting are still unclear. A police source, who spoke anonymously,

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Capital flight in Nigeria, not corruption, is the real barrier to development, Dr. UG Mohammed argues, drawing lessons from India, power, infrastructure, and private-sector growth.

Local refining under threat as PMS imports persist — Dangote

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Chairman of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote has dismissed claims that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has stopped issuing import licences for petrol. He said the agency continues to approve PMS importation, a situation he warns is undermining local refining and threatening Nigeria’s energy security. Speaking in Lagos, Dangote noted that

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Nigerian woman prays for Tinubu’s reelection in a viral video after receiving Ramadan palliatives in Lagos, sparking debate online about poverty, welfare aid and political loyalty.

Nigerian woman prays for Tinubu’s reelection after Ramadan freebies in viral video

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A video circulating on social media has sparked debate after a woman publicly prayed for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the distribution of Ramadan palliatives in Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos. The 27-second clip, recorded during a welfare outreach reportedly organised by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), shows the woman holding the items

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Oil may hit $200 per barrel as Iran attacks merchant ships

Oil may hit $200 per barrel as Iran attacks merchant ships

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Oil prices could surge dramatically as tensions escalate in the Middle East, with Iran warning that crude may rise sharply after its forces targeted merchant vessels in the Gulf. Iran on Wednesday said the world should prepare for a $200 oil price as the conflict in the region intensifies. Iranian forces reportedly attacked commercial ships

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The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa,

Terrorists suffering heavier losses than troops — Defence Minister

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The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said that terrorists operating in the North-East and other parts of the country are suffering heavier losses than government troops. Musa disclosed this on Wednesday after a strategy meeting with the Service Chiefs in Abuja, where the military reviewed its operational strategies across different theatres of operation nationwide.

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Bam Adebayo surpasses Kobe Bryant to become second-highest scorer in NBA history after dropping 83 points to lead the Miami Heat to a dominant win over the Washington Wizards.

Bam Adebayo surpasses Kobe Bryant to become second-highest scorer in an NBA game with 83 points

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Bam Adebayo scored 83 points on Tuesday night to lead the Miami Heat to a 150–129 win over the Washington Wizards. The performance pushed Adebayo past Kobe Bryant’s famous 81-point game, making him the second-highest scorer in a single NBA game. Only Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point record from 1962 remains higher. Adebayo started fast with 31

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