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NGX investors

NGX Investors Pocket N469bn as Bull Run Intensifies

Bullish sentiment tightened its grip on the Lagos bourse Tuesday, delivering a windfall of N469 ...

LAW

Historic: Odusote Becomes Law School’s First Female Head

President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the appointment of Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote as the new ...

BUS

Traffic Chaos: BRT Bus Catches Fire in Lagos

A high-capacity Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle was destroyed by fire on Tuesday, January 6, ...

MARKET

50 Killed as Gunmen Storm Market in Niger State

The number of fatalities from a violent assault on a local market in Niger State, ...

National Grid

National Grid Collapse Plunges Nigeria Into Darkness

In a sudden development on Monday, December 29, 2025, Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered a ...

NNPC

Nigeria Approves Massive $1.42bn NNPC Debt Write-Off

In a significant move to streamline Nigeria’s financial records, President Bola Tinubu has authorized the ...

CAC

Nigeria Unifies Tax Identity via NIN and CAC Registration

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced a major update to Nigeria’s tax system. ...

DETTY

Ghana Government Rebrands “Detty December” for Tourism

The Ghanaian government is officially distancing itself from the popular slang “Detty December.” While the ...

SECURITY

Nigeria Boosts School Security After Mass Abduction

The Nigerian government has launched a proactive security framework to prevent future mass abductions. This ...

CHRISTMAS

Nigeria Confirms Christmas and New Year Holidays

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared three upcoming public holidays. Specifically, Thursday, December ...

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GM Gambian Dalasi74.1075
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