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Otti Visits Okorocha in Abuja, Holds Dinner Meeting With Labour Party Lawmakers

May 12, 2026

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Monday visited former Imo State Governor and former Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Rochas Okorocha, at his Maitama residence in Abuja, in a meeting that underscored longstanding political and personal ties between both

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Mahama Signs Three Major Reform Bills Into Law in Ghana

May 12, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

President John Dramani Mahama has signed into law three major reform bills aimed at expanding access to legal education, strengthening public financial oversight, and promoting accountability in governance, Prime Business Africa reports. The newly enacted laws – the Legal Education

CBN Insists On June 3 Recapitalisation Deadline For BDCs

Dollar Trades At N1,386/$ In Black Market, Rises To N1,373/$ In Official Window

The value of the United States dollar (USD) decreased marginally to N1,386.01 per USD in the black market on Monday, from the

Nigerian Stock Market Record Highest Level In 15-years, Equity Cap Up N59.90bn

Livestock, FTN Cocoa, Others Gain N3trn As NGX Market Cap Rises To N160trn

Over N3.22 trillion was gained in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Monday, as the stock market capitalisation increased to N160.25 trillion. The

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Nigeria Overtakes South Africa, Now Accounts For 43% Of Billionaires’ Wealth In Africa

May 11, 2026

Nigeria accounts for 43.72 percent of the wealth held by billionaires in Africa, with South Africa second at 38.95 percent, according to Prime Business

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Anambra Elites Clash Over Soludo’s Second Airport Plan: “Dubai-Taiwan Vision” or “Unconscionable Waste”?

May 10, 2026

A video posted Sunday by Dr. Uche Nworah, former chief executive of the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), showing construction at the proposed airport site

Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, 9th September 2025

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Dollar Trades Flat In Black Market, USD Rate Rises To N1,361/$ In Official Window

May 8, 2026

In the black market on Friday, traders exchanged the United States dollar (USD) at N1,386.77 kobo per USD, the same foreign exchange (FX) rate

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Nigerian Stock Market Halts Losses With N3.16trn Gain

May 8, 2026

The Nigerian stock market recovered from the losses recorded in three consecutive days on Friday with a N3.16 trillion gain. In a data released

Airtel Subscribers: How To Access Airtime, Data, Other Services Using New USSD Codes

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Nigerians Contribute 24% Of $6.41bn Revenue Airtel Generates In Africa

May 8, 2026

The Nigerian market’s contribution to Airtel Africa‘s revenue increased to 24.98 percent between April 2025 and March 2026, up from the 21.15 percent the

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Otti Visits Okorocha in Abuja, Holds Dinner Meeting With Labour Party Lawmakers

May 12, 2026

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Monday visited former Imo State Governor and former Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Rochas Okorocha, at his Maitama residence in Abuja, in a meeting that underscored longstanding political and personal ties between both leaders. Okorocha hosted the governor and his delegation to a dinner banquet attended by members of the Labour Party caucus

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Mahama Signs Three Major Reform Bills Into Law in Ghana

May 12, 2026

President John Dramani Mahama has signed into law three major reform bills

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Uzodimma Defends Tinubu’s Reforms, Says Nigeria Showing Signs of Economic Recovery

May 12, 2026

Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF),

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EFF Vows to Oppose Ramaphosa’s Judicial Review Bid Over Phala Phala Report

May 11, 2026

South Africa’s opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, has vowed to oppose

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Ramaphosa Refuses to Resign After Constitutional Court Ruling on Phala Phala Matter

May 11, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he will not resign

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

Entertainment

Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

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Kenya, Partners Launch AI-Powered Climate Payload to ISS

April 12, 2026

The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has announced the successful launch of its Climate Camera (ClimCam) payload to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a

Business·News·Technology

NCC Tells Telcos to Compensate Subscribers for Poor Network Service

March 30, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has instructed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers who experience poor network quality. This move puts consumers at

FEATURES·Security·Technology

Battlefield Innovation: Why Saudi Arabia Is Eyeing Ukraine’s Counter-Drone Technology

March 16, 2026

Reports that Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant, Saudi Aramco, explored acquiring Ukrainian interceptor drones have drawn global attention, highlighting how technologies developed in the

FEATURES·Technology·Top Stories

7 Signs a Video or Voice Recording Might Be a Deepfake

March 10, 2026

Deepfakes—AI-generated videos, images, or audio—can create realistic but fake content. They are increasingly used for scams, misinformation, or even entertainment. While detection tools exist,

Google Stabs Self, Confesses More People Using Social Media Than Search Engine

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Google Expands AI Search in Nigeria with Yorùbá, Hausa Language Support

March 6, 2026

Technology giant Google has rolled out support for the Yorùbá and Hausa languages in its artificial intelligence-powered search features in Nigeria, a move aimed

Sport

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CAF Unanimously Backs Infantino for 2027-2031 FIFA Presidency at Vancouver Meeting

April 30, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a unanimous endorsement of FIFA President Gianni Infantino for re-election ahead of the 2027–2031 term, following a high-level meeting of its 54 member associations held on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, in Vancouver, Canada. The meeting was convened by CAF President Patrice Motsepe on the eve of the 76th FIFA Congress, bringing together

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FIFA Approves Red Card Sanctions for Protest Walk-Offs, Mouth-Covering Confrontations Ahead of 2026 World Cup

April 29, 2026

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved new rule changes that

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Joshua Targets Comeback in Riyadh With Prenga Clash, Eyes Fury Showdown

April 28, 2026

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will return to the ring on

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World Athletics Rejects 11 Allegiance Switches to Turkey, Blocks Ofili, Others Ahead of LA 2028

April 16, 2026

World Athletics has rejected 11 applications by athletes seeking to switch allegiance

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Nigerian Forward Chinonso Obi Survives Racist Knife Attack in Lithuania

March 18, 2026

Nigerian footballer Chinonso Jeremiah Obi, 20, is Currently recovering in hospital after

Markets

Dangote Cement's Revenue Soars, But Production Costs Rise 45% In Tandem

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Dangote Revives London Listing Plan for $13bn Cement Empire

May 7, 2026

Aliko Dangote is dusting off a decade-old plan to list his cement business in London, in a move that could give the UK capital

Africa·Agro-Economy·Markets·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Nigeria, Ghana Reopen Onion Trade Corridor After Lifting Restrictions

April 7, 2026

Cross-border onion trade between Nigeria and Ghana has resumed following the lifting of restrictions that had halted shipments and stranded dozens of trucks along

Business·Markets

Black Market Traders Sell Dollar At N1,411/$, Pound At N1,919/£

March 18, 2026

In the black market on Tuesday, March 17, the United States dollar (USD) traded downward to N1,411.82 kobo per $1, below the N1,416.95 kobo

Oil Production: Nigeria Again Exceeds OPEC Quota In 2025

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6 Things Nigerians Should Know About the Current Oil Market Trends

March 9, 2026

The global oil market is once again at the centre of international attention as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East trigger sharp price

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Nigeria Cooking Gas Price Jumps 40% Amid Us, Iran Crisis

March 5, 2026

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have jumped about 40 percent amid the ongoing fighting involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Liquefied Petroleum Gas

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Otti Visits Okorocha in Abuja, Holds Dinner Meeting With Labour Party Lawmakers

May 12, 2026

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Monday visited former Imo State Governor and former Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Rochas Okorocha, at his Maitama residence in Abuja, in a meeting that underscored longstanding political and personal ties between both leaders. Okorocha

Africa·News·Politics·Top Stories

Mahama Signs Three Major Reform Bills Into Law in Ghana

May 12, 2026

President John Dramani Mahama has signed into law three major reform bills aimed at expanding access to legal education, strengthening public financial oversight, and promoting accountability in governance, Prime Business Africa reports. The newly enacted laws – the Legal Education Act, the

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Uzodimma Defends Tinubu’s Reforms, Says Nigeria Showing Signs of Economic Recovery

May 12, 2026

Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodimma, has said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is focused on repairing the foundations of Nigeria’s economy, with visible signs of recovery already emerging across key sectors.

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EFF Vows to Oppose Ramaphosa’s Judicial Review Bid Over Phala Phala Report

May 11, 2026

South Africa’s opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, has vowed to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s planned judicial review application against the Section 89 Independent Panel Report on the Phala Phala scandal, accusing him of attempting to evade constitutional accountability. In a statement

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Ramaphosa Refuses to Resign After Constitutional Court Ruling on Phala Phala Matter

May 11, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he will not resign from office following last week’s Constitutional Court judgment ordering Parliament to revive impeachment proceedings linked to the controversial Phala Phala farm scandal, Prime Business Africa reports. In a nationwide address

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Dollar Trades At N1,386/$ In Black Market, Rises To N1,373/$ In Official Window

May 11, 2026

The value of the United States dollar (USD) decreased marginally to N1,386.01 per USD in the black market on Monday, from the N1,386.77 kobo per dollar recorded on Friday, representing a drop of N0.76 kobo. However, the value of the pound and

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Livestock, FTN Cocoa, Others Gain N3trn As NGX Market Cap Rises To N160trn

May 11, 2026

Over N3.22 trillion was gained in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Monday, as the stock market capitalisation increased to N160.25 trillion. The NGX market capitalisation increased from the N157.02 trillion recorded on Friday. In addition, the all-share index (ASI) expanded from 244,670.65

Trump Criticises Ramaphosa’s Land Policy, Threatens To Cut Off Funding To South Africa

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Ramaphosa Condemns Xenophobic Violence, Vows Tougher Action Against Illegal Immigration

May 11, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned recent xenophobic violence and attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country, describing the perpetrators as opportunists exploiting public frustration under the guise of community activism. In his weekly “From the Desk of the

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Starmer’s Defeat Pulls Britain Toward Trump’s Iran War

May 11, 2026

Britain is sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz. The timing makes it look less like strategy and more like survival. Days after Keir Starmer’s Labour lost over 1,000 council seats in a humiliating local election rout, HMS Dragon was redeployed toward

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