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Akpabio Explains Senate’s Stance on Electronic Transmission of Election Results

Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has clarified that the Senate did not abolish electronic transmission of election results but only retained the provision...

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No Customer Loses Deposits in Failed Banks – NDIC

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reassured customers of insured commercial banks that their deposits are safe and will be promptly paid...

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EFCC Arrests Sales Representative Over Alleged ₦70m Fund Diversion

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a sales representative of Prince OJ Global Services Limited over alleged financial misconduct involving...

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Tinubu Urges NEC to Drive Inclusive Growth, Sustainable Development

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged members of the National Economic Council (NEC) to prioritise inclusive growth and sustainable development, stressing that no...

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Nigeria’s Power Supply Falls Sharply as Grid Runs at One‑Third Capacity in January

New data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission shows that the country’s power system delivered only a fraction of its potential electricity generation...

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Nigeria’s Private Sector Contracts for First Time in 14 Months

Nigeria’s private sector slipped into contraction in January 2026, as the Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 49.7, dropping...

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Fintech Firms Seek Growth Fund, Clearer Regulations in CBN Survey

Fintech operators in Nigeria have called for the establishment of a dedicated growth fund and clearer regulatory guidelines, citing limited access to capital...

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Access Bank Names Ifeyinwa Osime as Board Chairman

Access Bank Plc has appointed Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors following the retirement of its former...