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Onitsha Market Closure Sparks Youth Protests, Raising Fears of Violence

January 27, 2026

Young apprentices known as umu-boi staged a protest at Onitsha Main Market on Tuesday, following the closure of the market by the Anambra State Government. The demonstration has raised concerns about a potential confrontation between youths and security forces in

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Court Directs FCTA Workers to Halt Strike Ahead of March Hearing

January 27, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

The National Industrial Court (NICN) has ordered staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to suspend their ongoing strike as the court prepares to hear the substantive case filed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Prime Business Africa reports. Justice

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Naira vs Dollar: What To Expect This Week (31st March – 5th April 2025)

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Dollar, Pound, Euro Rates Drop In Official Market

January 27, 2026

At the end of trading on Tuesday, January 27, the foreign exchange (FX) rate for the dollar decreased to N1,409.5 kobo per $1 in

The equity market closed in positive territory for the second time this week as stocks rose by 0.04%. Investors traded N15.07bn worth of shares.

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NGX Market Cap Grows By N125.64bn

January 27, 2026

Over N125.64 billion was gained in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, on Tuesday, January 27, as the market capitalisation

Cement Prices: House Of Reps Members’ Comments ‘Very Unfair’ To Investors - CPPE

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Cement Companies With Highest Valuation In Nigeria In 2025

January 27, 2026

The valuation of the cement companies on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, increased by 49.67 percent or N6.13 trillion

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PayPal Returns to Nigeria Through Paga, Unlocks Inbound Payments After Two Decades

January 27, 2026

PayPal has re-entered Nigeria through a partnership with local fintech firm Paga, enabling Nigerians to receive international payments via PayPal for the first time

Business·News·Top Stories·World News

Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Users to Pay Under New Plan

January 27, 2026

Meta says it will begin testing premium subscription services across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, as the company looks to expand paid offerings alongside its

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Kano Governor Resigns from NNPP as Kwankwaso Hits Back

January 23, 2026

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal disputes and unresolved legal challenges within the party. In a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor said he had submitted a resignation letter to the chairman of the NNPP in Diso-Chiranchi Ward, Gwale Local

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Tinubu Hosts Olubadan of Ibadanland at Presidential Villa

January 23, 2026

President Tinubu on Friday received the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu

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Tinubu Approves Three Key Ambassadorial Postings

January 23, 2026

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassadors to

PDP Governors Sue Tinubu, N’Assembly At Supreme Court Over Fubara’s Suspension

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Rivers Chief Judge Declines to Probe Governor Fubara

January 23, 2026

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Simeon Amadi, has refused to set

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Atiku Accuses Senate of Delaying Electoral Act Reforms Ahead of 2027 Polls

January 23, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Senate of deliberately frustrating

Entertainment

Emmys 2025: ‘Adolescence’ Win Big, Full Winners List

September 15, 2025

The 2025 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday, with Adolescence, The Studio, The Pitt, and The

Entertainment

How To Vote For AFRIMA 2025

September 9, 2025

The countdown to AFRIMA 2025 has officially begun as the All Africa Music Awards announced that

Entertainment

Full AFRIMA 2025 Nominations List: Davido, Burna Boy Lead List

September 5, 2025

The wait is over! The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list has been officially released,

Entertainment

AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List Unveiled: Voting Details, Top Contenders

September 5, 2025

The African Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominees list is finally here, music fans across the continent

Entertainment

Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Run DNA On Their Son

September 4, 2025

A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ordered a DNA

Technology

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Terra Industries Raises $11.75 Million to Build Africa’s First Homegrown Defence Tech Prime

January 13, 2026

Terra Industries, a Nigerian-founded defence technology startup, has raised $11.75 million in seed funding as it steps out of stealth and positions itself to

Business·News·Technology

Malaysia, Indonesia Block Grok Over Sexual Deepfake Images

January 13, 2026

Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot linked to Elon Musk’s platform X, citing concerns over the creation of

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

Tech Innovator Hanu Expands Inclusion with AI Smart Glasses for Hearing-Impaired Nigerians

January 10, 2026

Nigerian-born tech innovator, Hanu Fejiro Agbodjie, has donated AI-powered smart glasses to hearing-impaired Nigerians, reinforcing his commitment to using technology to promote social inclusion

Business·News·Technology·Top Stories

Nigerians to Receive Immediate Refunds for Failed Telecom Transactions

January 8, 2026

Nigerian telecom users will begin receiving automatic refunds for failed airtime and data purchases under a new framework introduced by the Nigerian Communications Commission

Business·News·Technology

Nigerian Mobile Users May Pay More Under New NCC Roadmap

January 7, 2026

By Prosper Okoye Nigerian mobile phone users may face higher call and data costs following a new five-year plan released by the country’s telecoms

Sport

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Ex-Fifa President Backs US World Cup Boycott Over Security Concerns

January 27, 2026

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter has urged football fans to reconsider travelling to the United States for this year’s World Cup, citing concerns over security and recent incidents linked to immigration enforcement. Mr Blatter said he agreed with comments by Swiss anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth, who has publicly questioned whether supporters would be safe attending matches in the US. “I

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AFCON FINAL: How Referee Chaos, Officiating Outrage Tainted Senegal’s Win

January 19, 2026

After a spectacle of 52 games, and a record-breaking number of goals

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Senegal Win Africa Cup of Nations After Extra-Time Thriller Against Morocco

January 19, 2026

Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a

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Tinubu Congratulates Super Eagles on AFCON 2025 Bronze Medal Triumph

January 18, 2026

President Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super

Insights·Opinion·Sports

Nigeria–Morocco, AFCON 2025: A Semi-Final Decided by Margins, Pressure, and Perspective

January 17, 2026

By Paul Lucky Okoku (Former Nigerian International Footballer | Football Analyst) When

Markets

Markets·News·Top Stories·World News

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Over China Trade Deal

January 25, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods entering the United States, sharply escalating trade tensions

Business·Finance & Economy·Markets·News·Nigeria

Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

January 13, 2026

Nigeria’s customs authority has introduced new rules for courier companies that handle imported goods under a system where duties are paid before delivery, Prime

Business·Markets·Power·Top Stories

Behind the Geregu Power Sale: Politics and a $750m Deal

January 11, 2026

The sale of Geregu Power, one of Nigeria’s largest electricity plants, has drawn attention after politically connected figures assumed top positions. Billionaire Femi Otedola

Recapitalisation: UBA Extends Deadline For Rights Issue

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UBA Hits Billion-Naira Milestone: Rights Issue Success Pushes Capital Base Above ₦500bn

January 8, 2026

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has successfully concluded its rights issue, raising ₦157.84 billion through the issuance of 3.16 billion ordinary shares at ₦50

Business·Markets·News

GivTrade Secures UAE SCA Category 5 Licence

December 29, 2025

GivTrade, an international multi-asset brokerage providing access to global markets via CFDs, on Wednesday announced that it has been granted a Category 5 (“Arrangement

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Onitsha Market Closure Sparks Youth Protests, Raising Fears of Violence

January 27, 2026

Young apprentices known as umu-boi staged a protest at Onitsha Main Market on Tuesday, following the closure of the market by the Anambra State Government. The demonstration has raised concerns about a potential confrontation between youths and security forces in a region

News·Top Stories

Court Directs FCTA Workers to Halt Strike Ahead of March Hearing

January 27, 2026

The National Industrial Court (NICN) has ordered staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to suspend their ongoing strike as the court prepares to hear the substantive case filed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Prime Business Africa reports. Justice Emmanuel Subilim,

Health·Insights·Top Stories

Herbal Renaissance: Why Africa’s Elite Are Ditching Pills for Nature’s Cure

January 27, 2026

In Nigeria’s major urban centres, where ambition is relentless and schedules are unforgiving, a quiet recalibration is taking place. Boardrooms are full, calendars are packed, yet behind the scenes, a growing number of professionals are rethinking how they relate to their health.

Tinubu's Tax: Presidency Orders Ministry of Justice To Collaborate With NASS On Tax Reform Bills

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Tinubu Seeks Expansion of Appeal Court Bench, Pushes Virtual Hearings in New Bill

January 27, 2026

President Tinubu has asked the Senate to consider sweeping changes to the Court of Appeal Act, proposing a significant increase in the number of justices and the formal adoption of virtual court sessions at the appellate level, Prime Business Africa reports. The

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Tinubu Stumbles, Recovers During Official Welcome Ceremony in Türkiye

January 27, 2026

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday briefly lost his balance and fell during an official welcome ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, where he was being formally received by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as part of his ongoing state

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Dollar, Pound, Euro Rates Drop In Official Market

January 27, 2026

At the end of trading on Tuesday, January 27, the foreign exchange (FX) rate for the dollar decreased to N1,409.5 kobo per $1 in the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM). According to the NFEM data provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria

News·Nigeria

‘Invite Me to Lunch, Not Court’: Shehu Sani Jokes as Sowore’s Trial Resumes

January 27, 2026

A light-hearted exchange between former senator Shehu Sani and activist Omoyele Sowore has drawn attention online, even as Sowore returned to court in Abuja on Tuesday for the continuation of his trial. Sowore, a former presidential candidate and publisher of Sahara Reporters,

Business·Top Stories

NGX Market Cap Grows By N125.64bn

January 27, 2026

Over N125.64 billion was gained in the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, on Tuesday, January 27, as the market capitalisation closed at N106.08 trillion. The market valuation of the NGX had closed trading at N105.96 trillion on Monday,

Business·Top Stories

Cement Companies With Highest Valuation In Nigeria In 2025

January 27, 2026

The valuation of the cement companies on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, increased by 49.67 percent or N6.13 trillion between January and December 2025. According to Prime Business Africa’s analysis, the market valuation of the cement companies

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