June 10
Nigeria: Petroleum Ministry Addresses Performance Gaps, Seeks End to Policy-to-Delivery Divide
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The Ministry of Petroleum said on Wednesday it is taking targeted steps to close persistent gaps between policy and implementation across Nigeria's oil and gas sector to turn… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Robust Stablecoin Framework to Safeguard Economy - IMF
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Nigerian authorities to strengthen regulation around stablecoins and other crypto assets, warning that their expanding use could… Read more »
Nigeria: No Dividend Yet, Access Holdings Cites Regulatory Alignment, Assures Shareholders On Future Payouts
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Access Holdings Plc has clarified that non-payment of dividend was driven by regulatory alignment and compliance considerations within its banking subsidiary, not diminished… Read more »
Nigeria: Blessing CEO Speaks Out Amid Fraud Allegations and EFCC Case Discussions
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Blessing CEO, whose real name is Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, has reacted after being remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre over fraud charges filed by the Economic and Financial… Read more »
Nigeria: Rapper Illbliss Opens Up On Eight-Year Wait for Fatherhood
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Nigerian rapper and businessman Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, popularly known as Illbliss, has opened up about his deeply personal journey to fatherhood, revealing that he and his… Read more »
Nigeria: Bnxn Says Lagos Is More Expensive Than Los Angeles, Explains Us Relocation
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Nigerian singer Daniel Benson, popularly known as BNXN, has shed light on his decision to relocate to the United States, citing the high cost of living in Lagos as a major factor. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Call of My Life' Hits N498 Million, Becomes Highest-Grossing Nollywood Film of 2026
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Nollywood romance drama Call of My Life has crossed N498 million at the West African box office, cementing its place among the Top 10 highest-grossing Nollywood releases of all… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Make Last-Minute Rule, Block Ugochinyere, Others From House Minority Leadership Position
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Imo lawmaker to speak Thursday Read more »
Nigeria: Minority Leadership Tussle - New Reps Rule Excludes Ikenga, Other First Timers
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The House of Representatives on Wednesday amended its Standing Orders amid an ongoing leadership dispute over the emergence of a new Minority Leader. Read more »
Nigeria: NPF Pensions Unveils Self-Service Platform to End Pension Information Delays
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NPF Pensions Limited has launched a WhatsApp-based self-service platform aimed at giving police officers real-time access to their pension information and reducing delays… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Dismiss Rumoured Attacks On Schools
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The Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said the police had visited all the schools mentioned and found no evidence of any attack. Read more »
Nigeria: Ugochinyere's Nomination As Reps Minority Leader Sparks Debate Over Leadership Eligibility
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The lawmakers moved to define the requirement "cognate legislative experience" amid arguments that the House Standing Orders may restrict such positions to members who have… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Three Suspected Cultists, Recover Firearms in Osun
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The police said they are intensifying to identify and arrest other persons connected to the suspects. Read more »
Nigeria: Three Killed As Police Foil Abduction in Kogi School
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The attack occurred at Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan Saga Distracted Nigerians From Noticing Senate's Good Work - Senate Leader
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The Senate leader said the period was not a pleasant one for the Senate leadership and the institution as a whole, as it diverted attention from governance and cast a shadow over… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano to Re Gazette 371 Encroached Grazing Reserves After the Governor's Executive Order
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According to the Executive Order, "No ministry, department, or agency--including the Ministry of Agriculture, local government authorities, traditional institutions, titleholders,… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Osun LG Vice Chairman in Osun Border Community
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The police said armed men stormed the community and abducted Mr Farounbi. Read more »
Nigeria: Hayek, Tyla, Burna Boy Headline Star-Studded FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony in Mexico City
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The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered its final hours, with FIFA unveiling an expanded list of global stars set to feature in today's opening ceremony in Mexico… Read more »
Nigeria: Girls Left Behind - How Digital Learning Can Expand Educational Opportunities for Marginalised Girls
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Nigeria remain excluded from education due to Poverty, Insecurity and Other Social Barriers. However, Digital Learning Platforms and Artificial Intelligence Are Creating New… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - After Sacrificing Reps' Ambition, Dayo Alebiosu Unifies Stakeholders in Kosofe
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In the intricate world of Lagos politics, where ambitions often collide and old rivalries can linger for years, few developments have generated as much conversation in recent… Read more »
Africa: Omosehin - Africa Insurance Market Commands $68bn Premium Pool
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Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Ayo Olusegun Omosehin, has said that despite the recorded gap in Africa's insurance penetration, the continent commands an estimated $68 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Volatility - 10 Banks Exposure to Oil & Gas Down 22.2 Percent to N12.2tn
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On the back of uncertainty in the global oil market, 10 Nigerian banks' exposure to the sector in the 2025 financial year, declined by 13.4 per cent to N12.22 trillion from N15.7… Read more »
Nigeria: Stransact Introduces Honours Roll for Exceptional Students
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Stransact Chartered Accountants, part of RSM International, a global network, has launched the Stransact Honours Roll - an initiative to recognise and reward outstanding final-year… Read more »
Nigeria: Credit Gap - Inside DBN's N1tn Support for Small Businesses
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As Nigeria seeks to diversify its economy, create jobs and promote inclusive growth, Development Bank of Nigeira expanding footprint offers a glimpse into how targeted financing… Read more »
Nigeria: Sovereign Trust Meets NAICOM's N1.5bn Statutory Deposit Deadline
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Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc (the Company), said it has successfully fulfilled the statutory deposit of N1.5 billion as a non-life insurance company to the Central Bank of… Read more »
