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“2027 election campaign has officially kicked off” – Isaac Fayose backs Peter Obi
Isaac Fayose has declared that the 2027 election campaign has begun and called on Nigerians to support Peter Obi, while describing the APC-led government as a “failed government.” His comments have generated mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians backing Obi and others urging voters to simply support their preferred candidates. Nigerian businessman and social commentator
Nigeria’s N11.9 Trillion Debt: FG Cites Subsidy Removal as Fiscal Stabiliser
The Federal Government has disclosed that it borrowed N11.9 trillion between June 2023 and December 2025, asserting that recent economic reforms prevented the nation’s debt profile from escalating significantly higher. According to data released in a recent report, the N11.9 trillion figure reflects the government’s efforts to finance budgetary deficits and critical infrastructure projects during
MeTL Group to invest $250 million in Mozambique expansion
Tanzania’s MeTL Group has announced a $250 million investment plan to expand its operations into Mozambique, a move expected to create approximately 20,000 jobs across the country. The capital injection, led by the conglomerate’s founder and billionaire Mohammed Dewji, marks a significant strategic push to deepen the group’s footprint within the Southern African Development Community
UCL: Nigeria’s captain mourns Atletico Madrid’s loss to Saka’s Arsenal
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Atlético Madrid's Ademola Lookman vs Arsenal's Bukayo Saka. Copyright: LGMx/xLexPictorium/IMAGO
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has openly shared her disappointment after Atletico Madrid were...
Nigeria’s Falconets take firm control in U20 Women’s World CupQ; Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire win
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Nigeria’s Falconets put themselves in a strong position to qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after beating Malawi 2-0 in...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons draw Sudan/Comoros in LA 2028 Olympic qualifiers
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Asisat Oshoala Rasheedat Ajibade and other Super Falcons player. Copyright: Imago
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will begin another long journey to the Olympic Games after...
Nigeria’s Moniepoint enters Kenya with 78% stake in Sumac microfinance
Moniepoint Inc., a Nigerian business-banking unicorn, has completed its acquisition of a 78% stake in Kenya’s Sumac Microfinance Bank, ending a multi-year effort by the Nigerian fintech to secure a foothold in East Africa’s largest economy. The deal was finalised on Thursday as executives gathered for a reception in Nairobi’s Westlands area. It provides Moniepoint
Head-to-head: Nigeria’s Super Eagles vs Jordan history and key stats
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Nigeria's Super Eagles face Jordan in a decisive final match of the four-nation invitational tournament, with the winner set to lift the trophy,...
Nigeria’s non-interest sector eyes expansion as CFG Africa launches ₦1bn Ethical Fund
Investment banking powerhouse CFG Africa has concluded a high-level national engagement tour designed to re-anchor investor expectations for 2026. Launching a ₦1 Billion Ethical Fund. A Sharia-compliant vehicle designed to provide a “low-risk anchor” in a volatile market. The launch, which headlined a two-city strategic forum in Lagos and Abuja, comes as financial experts advocate
Nigeria’s Raenest expands into India and the Philippines to target Asia’s freelancers
Raenest, a Nigerian cross-border payments company that offers multicurrency accounts for freelancers and businesses, has launched its services in India and the Philippines, expanding its footprint into South and Southeast Asia to target freelancers and digital professionals earning income across borders. The expansion follows the company’s entry into the US market in October 2025, where
Nigeria’s Alebiosu recovers from strange ‘hamstring problem’ in vital Blackburn win
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Nigeria and Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu. Copyright: xGrahamxHuntx IMAGO
Blackburn Rovers were briefly left sweating over the fitness of Nigeria international Ryan Alebiosu,...
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“2027 election campaign has officially kicked off” – Isaac Fayose backs Peter Obi
Isaac Fayose has declared that the 2027 election campaign has begun and called on Nigerians to support Peter Obi, while describing the APC-led government as a “failed government.” His comments have generated mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians backing Obi and others urging voters to simply support their preferred candidates. Nigerian businessman and social commentator
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Nigeria’s N11.9 Trillion Debt: FG Cites Subsidy Removal as Fiscal Stabiliser
The Federal Government has disclosed that it borrowed N11.9 trillion between June 2023 and December 2025, asserting that recent economic reforms prevented the nation’s debt profile from escalating significantly higher. According to data released in a recent report, the N11.9 trillion figure reflects the government’s efforts to finance budgetary deficits and critical infrastructure projects during
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MeTL Group to invest $250 million in Mozambique expansion
Tanzania’s MeTL Group has announced a $250 million investment plan to expand its operations into Mozambique, a move expected to create approximately 20,000 jobs across the country. The capital injection, led by the conglomerate’s founder and billionaire Mohammed Dewji, marks a significant strategic push to deepen the group’s footprint within the Southern African Development Community
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Kebbi Releases N172m to Avert University Staff Strike
The Kebbi State government has released N172.15 million to settle outstanding staff allowances at Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, in a move intended to prevent an imminent industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The disbursement follows a period of escalating tension between the university’s academic staff and the state
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Hospitality Ventures Management Group Announces Appointment of Pete Sams as President
Photo Credit: Hospitality Ventures Management Group ATLANTA, Georgia—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) announced that Pete Sams has joined the company as president. In this role, Sams will oversee the day-to-day business and be responsible for company performance. “After a thoughtful and diligent search process and spending significant time getting to know Pete both personally and