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Heirs Energies Agrees $750m Afreximbank Financing to Drive Long-Term Growth

December 21, 2025

Heirs Energies Limited, Nigeria’s leading indigenous integrated energy company, has executed a USD 750 million financing with the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank). The transaction was concluded at a signing ceremony in Abuja on Saturday 20th December 2025, attended by

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Morocco Detains Alleged Italian Mafia Boss, Wife as Rome Pushes for Extradition

December 21, 2025

by Amanze Chinonye

Moroccan authorities have arrested and detained alleged Italian mafia boss Patrizio Forniti and his wife, Monica Montenero, in Casablanca, setting the stage for a complex legal battle over extradition to Italy, Prime Business Africa reports. Italian prosecutors are seeking the

Heirs Energies Agrees $750m Afreximbank Financing to Drive Long-Term Growth

Heirs Energies Limited, Nigeria’s leading indigenous integrated energy company, has executed a USD 750 million financing with the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank).

Nigeria Launches N590bn Power Sector Bond to Clear GENCO, Gas Arrears

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued its debut bond under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, raising N590 billion to

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WINGING INTO THE HOLIDAYS: Air Peace Launches Daily Ibadan-Abuja Flights, Fares from ₦95,000

December 19, 2025

Air Peace Limited is set to revolutionize travel between Ibadan and Abuja with the resumption of daily return flights starting December 24, 2025.

Naira Ends Week With Marginal Gain Against Dollar

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Naira Remains Stable Against Dollar In Black Market

December 19, 2025

Traders in the black market on Friday, December 19, saw no changes in the foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD),

Femi Otedola Issues New Statement After Reports Of Transcorp Plc Acquisition

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Otedola Buys 369.98m First HoldCo Shares — After Taking Out N14.8bn From Geregu Investment

December 19, 2025

Femi Otedola, the chairman and majority shareholder of First HoldCo, has increased his stake in the financial institution by buying 369.98 million shares on

Business·Top Stories

Five Best-Performing Banks In Q3 2025 — By Profit Growth

December 19, 2025

Sterling Financial Holdings Company, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Stanbic IBTC, Wema Bank and Ecobank are the top five best-performing banks in Nigeria by

Naira Appreciates, Ends Week Positive Across Official, Black Markets

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Exchange Rates For Dollar Increase Across Parallel, Official Markets

December 18, 2025

In the black market on Thursday, December 18, the naira depreciated against the United States dollar (USD) by 0.13 percent to N1,489.01/$1, from the

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Former Delta North Senator Peter Nwaoboshi Dies After Sudden Collapse in Abuja

December 21, 2025

Former Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Peter Onyeluka Nwaoboshi, has died after collapsing at his residence in Abuja on 19 December 2025. Prime Business Africa gathered that the former lawmaker collapsed at about 8:30 a.m. and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The development has continued to draw reactions from political leaders across Delta

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SAFE IN NIGERIA: Boris Johnson’s Claim and the outrage

December 21, 2025

SAFE IN NIGERIA? Boris Johnson’s Controversial Claim and the Outrage By Dr

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Enugu’s BRT Blitz: Modern Roads, Shattered Lives

December 21, 2025

Enugu’s BRT Blitz: Modern Roads, Shattered Lives Dr Marcel Mbamalu Enugu’s push

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Forged Laws Allegation Deepens Nigeria’s Governance Crisis – Obi

December 20, 2025

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised alarm over what he described

How Oil & Gas Stocks Rise As Trump Launches Energy Agenda

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VENGEANCE UNLEASHED: US Launches Devastating Strikes Against ISIS in Syria After Deadly Attack

December 20, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced “very serious retaliation” against the Islamic

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

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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,

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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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Musk Predicts AI Future Where Salaries, Money Lose Relevance

December 17, 2025

Elon Musk has warned that money and salaries could become irrelevant in the future as artificial intelligence and robotics advance to the point where

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Bandits Use Advanced Technology to Evade Tracking – Tijani

December 13, 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has disclosed that armed bandits and criminal networks operating across parts of the country

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China Deploys 24/7 AI-Powered Police Patrol Vehicles in New Phase of Automated Urban Policing

December 7, 2025

China has expanded its push into automated law-enforcement with the deployment of AI-driven police patrol vehicles capable of operating round-the-clock using facial-recognition technology, panoramic

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

FG Unveils Nationwide Real-Time Online Classes to Bridge Learning Gaps

November 25, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide rollout of Inspire Live(s), a real-time online learning initiative aimed at expanding equitable access to

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Swiss Deposit Token Trial Shows Banks Can Adopt Digital Money Reliably, Says D24 Fintech

November 19, 2025

The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) is taking steps to establish a digital Swiss franc known as the deposit token. In September, PostFinance AG, Sygnum

Sport

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Musa Calls Time on Illustrious Super Eagles Career

December 17, 2025

Nigeria’s most-capped footballer, Ahmed Musa, has formally announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a distinguished career that spanned more than a decade in the national colours. Musa confirmed the decision in a statement shared via his official channels on Wednesday, expressing gratitude to fans, teammates, coaches, and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the opportunity

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League Expels Katsina United From Home Ground, Slams ₦9m Penalty Over Violence

November 10, 2025

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a ₦9 million fine

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Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Take Hit: Moffi and Ajayi Out of Gabon Playoff

October 19, 2025

The playoff match against Gabon is scheduled for November 13 in Morocco,

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I Believe In You – Tinubu Hails Super Eagles for Thrashing Benin Republic 4.0

October 14, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening congratulated the Super Eagles on what

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Osimhen’s Hat-Trick Heroics Spark Super Eagles’ Thrilling 4-0 Victory Over Benin Republic

October 14, 2025

In a breathtaking display of attacking prowess, Nigeria’s Super Eagles stormed to

Markets

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Dollar Trades Flat In Black Market, Appreciates In Official Window

December 17, 2025

The dollar traded at N1,487.01/$1 in the parallel market on Wednesday, December 17, indicating the naira neither depreciated nor appreciated against the United States

Markets·News·World News

Venezuela Condemns Trump’s Threat, Pledges to Defend Sovereignty

December 17, 2025

The government of Venezuela has condemned what it described as a “reckless and serious threat” issued by U.S. President Trump, accusing him of violating

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Bank of Japan Poised to Lift Rates to 30-Year High as Inflation Pressures Persist

December 16, 2025

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to raise its short-term policy interest rate to 0.75 per cent from 0.5 per cent at the

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SEC Orders Full Registration of Tradable Instruments by January 2026

November 28, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered all Capital Market Operators (CMOs) in Nigeria to declare their compliance status and ensure that every

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UK Targets Sugary Milk Drinks as Government Tightens Health Levy

November 26, 2025

The UK Labour government has expanded its existing sugar tax to include milk-based drinks such as milkshakes, sweetened yoghurt drinks and ready-to-drink coffees, in

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Heirs Energies Agrees $750m Afreximbank Financing to Drive Long-Term Growth

December 21, 2025

Heirs Energies Limited, Nigeria’s leading indigenous integrated energy company, has executed a USD 750 million financing with the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank). The transaction was concluded at a signing ceremony in Abuja on Saturday 20th December 2025, attended by Mr. Tony

News·Top Stories·World News

Morocco Detains Alleged Italian Mafia Boss, Wife as Rome Pushes for Extradition

December 21, 2025

Moroccan authorities have arrested and detained alleged Italian mafia boss Patrizio Forniti and his wife, Monica Montenero, in Casablanca, setting the stage for a complex legal battle over extradition to Italy, Prime Business Africa reports. Italian prosecutors are seeking the couple’s transfer

Entertainment·News

NFVCB Orders Title Review of Controversial Nollywood Film After CAN Protest

December 21, 2025

Nigeria’s film regulator, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has ordered a review of the title of the Nollywood movie “A Very Dirty Christmas” following protests by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Prime Business Africa report. NFVCB Director-General, Shaibu

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Fire Hits FIRS Office Amid Tax Law Discrepancy Concerns

December 21, 2025

A fire outbreak has damaged part of an office of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in Abuja, amid ongoing public controversy over alleged discrepancies in recently passed tax reform bills, Prime Business Africa reports. In a statement issued on Saturday, FIRS

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PayPal’s Nigeria Re-Entry Raises Hard Questions About Inclusion, Accountability, Market Power

December 21, 2025

Reports that PayPal has restored full services to Nigerian users have triggered renewed debate across the country’s digital economy, with analysts, freelancers and fintech observers urging caution rather than celebration. For many Nigerians, PayPal’s return is not being viewed as an act

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Former Delta North Senator Peter Nwaoboshi Dies After Sudden Collapse in Abuja

December 21, 2025

Former Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Peter Onyeluka Nwaoboshi, has died after collapsing at his residence in Abuja on 19 December 2025. Prime Business Africa gathered that the former lawmaker collapsed at about 8:30 a.m. and was rushed to a nearby

Business·Markets·News

Nigeria Launches N590bn Power Sector Bond to Clear GENCO, Gas Arrears

December 21, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued its debut bond under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, raising N590 billion to settle verified arrears owed to power generation companies and gas suppliers. The bond, guaranteed by the full faith and credit

Insights·Opinion·Politics

SAFE IN NIGERIA: Boris Johnson’s Claim and the outrage

December 21, 2025

SAFE IN NIGERIA? Boris Johnson’s Controversial Claim and the Outrage By Dr Marcel Mbamalu In a shocking display of disconnect, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed he felt “perfectly safe” in Nigeria, sparking widespread criticism and outrage. Johnson’s comments, made during

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Enugu’s BRT Blitz: Modern Roads, Shattered Lives

December 21, 2025

Enugu’s BRT Blitz: Modern Roads, Shattered Lives Dr Marcel Mbamalu Enugu’s push to become a globally competitive city by stopping the operation of Keke and yellow buses is vexatiously ambitious. According to the Commissioner for Transport, Obi Ozor, the affected (roads) corridors

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