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Anambra State has set a December 31, 2026 deadline for landowners to recertify old Certificates of Occupancy or risk los...
06/09/2026

Anambra State has set a December 31, 2026 deadline for landowners to recertify old Certificates of Occupancy or risk losing access to key land transactions. The old system will be shut down indefinitely after the deadline. Landowners should act now.

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The FCCPC is looking into Uber’s abrupt exit from Nigeria, focusing on whether the company left behind unfulfilled servi...
06/09/2026

The FCCPC is looking into Uber’s abrupt exit from Nigeria, focusing on whether the company left behind unfulfilled services and obligations to customers. FCCPC CEO Tunji Bello disclosed this to Bloomberg, days after Uber announced plans to wind down operations, ending its 12-year presence in Nigeria. www.thebusinesstimesng.com

NDLEA arrests 34-year-old ex-convict who disguised as a herbal tea businessman while trafficking co***ne to Saudi Arabia...
06/09/2026

NDLEA arrests 34-year-old ex-convict who disguised as a herbal tea businessman while trafficking co***ne to Saudi Arabia. 1.2kg of co***ne was found inside phone chargers. He had previously been convicted in 2011 for ingesting drugs. The arrest is part of a wider crackdown across nine states.

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President Tinubu has called on Nigerian leaders to value the public good over personal interests. Speaking at a service ...
06/09/2026

President Tinubu has called on Nigerian leaders to value the public good over personal interests. Speaking at a service in Yola, he said Nigeria needs leaders devoted to public service beyond self-advancement.

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05/09/2026

An igbo man declares awolowo his favourite politician. He brought television to nigeria in 1959, introduced free primary education, yet never became president. A reflection on leadership, vision, and why the best don't always get the seat.

Nigeria’s stronger oil earnings and rising reserves have improved its external position, but the naira has stayed above ...
05/09/2026

Nigeria’s stronger oil earnings and rising reserves have improved its external position, but the naira has stayed above N1,300/$. NNPC's monthly revenue rose to N4.97 trillion in April, and reserves hit $53.9 billion, yet the parallel market rate remains around N1,400-N1,410/$, reflecting persistent forex demand. www.thebusinesstimesng.com

The SEC has approved Dangote Refinery's IPO, Africa's largest ever share sale. 4.1 billion shares at N525 each could rai...
05/09/2026

The SEC has approved Dangote Refinery's IPO, Africa's largest ever share sale. 4.1 billion shares at N525 each could raise N2.15trn. The offer opens September 14. Proceeds will double capacity to 1.4m bpd. Investors across Africa can participate in this landmark listing.

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Court extends restraining order against NAICOM's liquidation of Universal Insurance until September 16. The insurer's li...
05/09/2026

Court extends restraining order against NAICOM's liquidation of Universal Insurance until September 16. The insurer's licence was revoked for failing to meet capital requirements, but Universal had secured a N7.128bn private placement deal. The case continues.

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04/09/2026

Accord presidential candidate gbenga hashim alleges powerful figures profit from the naira's undervaluation using stashes of laundered dollar cash and electronic dollars. He has previously warned that criminal elements, not market forces, are determining the currency's value.

The UN has voted 164-1 to adopt a new world map showing Africa's true size. The Mercator projection made Africa look as ...
04/09/2026

The UN has voted 164-1 to adopt a new world map showing Africa's true size. The Mercator projection made Africa look as small as Greenland—it's actually 14 times larger. The US voted against. Schools and tech companies are urged to switch to the Equal Earth map.

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