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I’ll attend ADC convention in spirit — El-Rufai
Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State governor, has said that he would attend Tuesday’s National Convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) “in spirit.” El-Rufai made the remark on Monday while leaving the Kaduna State High Court, where he is standing trial on a nine-count charge filed ...
Infantino mediates U.S.-Iran rift over 2026 World Cup
Gianni Infantino has launched a high-stakes diplomatic effort to salvage Iran’s participation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the collapse of talks between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad. According to reports, the FIFA president has opened direct lines of communication with both the White...
El-Rufai back in court amid mounting ADC convention debate
Nasir El-Rufai, the former Kaduna State governor, appeared before the Kaduna State High Court on Monday as his trial on corruption-related charges resumed. The proceedings drew a large crowd of supporters and legal observers, highlighting the significant political undertones surrounding the case....
Musk’s ‘APC’ tweet sparks political confusion among Nigerians
A tweet by Elon Musk describing Tesla’s Cybertruck as “an APC from the future” has triggered widespread reactions among Nigerian social media users, many of whom misinterpreted the acronym as a reference to Nigeria’s ruling political party rather than a military term. What Musk intended as a...
Massive skills gap threatens Nigeria’s data privacy push
…480,000 DPOs needed to bridge gap- NDPC Nigeria is facing a shortage of about 480,000 data protection professionals, highlighting a major skills gap as the country’s digital economy expands rapidly, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) said on Monday. Vincent Olatunji, the national...
Large firms risks sanctions as June e-invoicing deadline nears
Many large businesses risk sanctions if they fail to connect their invoicing systems to the Nigerian Revenue Service’s electronic invoicing.
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FTSE upgrade sparks N1.36trn stock investors windfall in 72 hours
The Nigerian equities market has turbocharged, adding N1.36 trillion to its market capitalisation within just 72 hours. This rally was ignited by FTSE Russell’s decision to upgrade Nigeria from “Unclassified” back to “Frontier Market” status, a move that effectively restore...
High borrowing costs push drugmakers to restructure
Nigeria’s pharmaceutical companies relied heavily on short-term bank loans to fund operations, expansion, and working capital. That model is now under strain as rising interest rates and currency pressures make debt increasingly difficult to sustain. By the second quarter of 2026, a structural shi...
High fuel prices spur CNG, yet barriers slow adoption
Nigeria is turning to cheaper transport alternatives such as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), but limited access, conversion costs, and infrastructure gaps slow adoption, limiting its impact on surging transport costs. As fuel prices continue to rise, increasing transportation costs, talks around trans...
ICAN aviation Chapter mulls N500m endowment fund to boost research, training, others
…marks first anniversary The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Aviation Chapter plans to launch a N500 million endowment fund designed to provide sustainable funding for its activities. Part of the fund will be invested to generate returns that can support the chapter’s op...
Kano disburses N50,000 each to 6,680 Women, vows zero tolerance for fraud
The Kano State Government has issued a stern warning against fraud in its women empowerment programme, declaring that anyone who attempts to exploit beneficiaries of its N50,000 monthly support scheme will face arrest and prosecution. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf gave the warning on Saturday at the Gov...
Grandfather, medical doctor held in major drugs bust
…….Nabs couple, recovers large consignments of illicit drugs in Lagos, others raid The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 93-year-old man and a 69-year-old medical doctor in connection with alleged drug trafficking. The arrests followed intensified offensive acti...
Kano rift deepens as DSS quizzes govt aides over Kwankwaso’s petition
The growing rift between the Kano State Government and the Kwankwasiyya movement took a new turn after security operatives invited and questioned top government aides over allegations of cyberbullying and defamation linked to former governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The Department of State Services (D...
Why Summer Inn Essentials is a premium hospitality destination in Owerri – GM
Summer Inn Essentials Owerri is a brand-new hotel, designed for excellence, where the staff are passionate, and create a lasting impression on guests and visitors. Francis Ifeanyi Agomuo, general manager (GM), a seasoned hotel and hospitality administrator, speaks with SABY ELEMBA, revealing so many...
Many feared dead as NAF jet mistakenly hits Borno weekly market
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jet mistakenly bombed civilians during a weekly market in the Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday, leaving many feared dead, sources say. The incident occurred in the remote village of Jilli, which borders Yobe State. BusinessDay understands the ...
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