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6 Major Security Challenges the Nigerian Military Faces in the Northeast Right Now

March 9, 2026

As of March 2026, Nigeria’s military continues to confront a persistent and evolving insurgency in the country’s Northeast. The campaign is being led mainly through Operation Hadin Kai, which is tasked with countering extremist groups operating in the region. The

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FX Traders Increase Dollar Rate In Black Market, Official Window

March 9, 2026

by Prime Business Africa

The foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) in the parallel market was N1,421 per $1 on Monday, March 9, surpassing the N1,417.34 kobo per $1 recorded on Friday, March 6. Also, the pound traded at N1,926.14

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NGX Records N146bn Increase In Market Cap — Now Worth N126.58trn

March 9, 2026

On Monday, March 9, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) saw its valuation increase to N126.58 trillion, from the N126.43 trillion reached on Friday, March 6.

Business·Finance & Economy·News·Top Stories

FG Introduces 1% Presumptive Tax on Informal Businesses to Expand Nigeria’s Tax Net

March 9, 2026

The Federal Government has introduced a one per cent presumptive tax on the annual turnover of certain informal sector businesses as part of a

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Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu Net Worth Rise, Adenuga, Otedola Drop On Africa’s Billionaire List

March 9, 2026

Abdulsamad Rabiu, the founder of BUA Group, Mike Adenuga, the founder of Globacom, and Femi Otedola, the chairman of First HoldCo, changed position on

Business·News·Nigeria·Security·Top Stories

Sit-at-Home: Some Anambra Traders Reopen Shops but Fear Attacks Amid Lack of Security

March 9, 2026

Some traders in Anambra State opened their shops on Monday despite lingering fears of possible attacks, as authorities intensify efforts to end the weekly

Naira Falls Against Dollar In Black Market As Demand Increases In FX Market

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Dollar Trades At N1,417/$ In Black Market, N1,393/$ In Official Window

March 6, 2026

The black market traders recorded a N3.21 kobo decline in the foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD), which slightly increased

Politics

NNPC Has Not Added N20,000 To Federation Account This Year – El-Rufai Says

FEATURES·Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

8 Political Reasons Nasir El-Rufai’s Ministerial Nomination Failed, According to Insiders

March 9, 2026

In 2023, Nasir El-Rufai, ex-Governor of Kaduna State, was nominated by President Bola Tinubu for a ministerial post. What seemed like a routine cabinet appointment turned into a highly publicized controversy when the Senate of Nigeria withheld confirmation, citing security concerns from the State Security Service (SSS/DSS). While official explanations focused on security vetting, political insiders—including Femi Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri,

The PDP Predicament: A Party at Crossroads According To Festus Keyamo

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6 Political Stakes Behind the Appeal Court Judgment on PDP’s Ibadan Leadership Dispute

March 9, 2026

Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is once again at the center of

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7 Possible Outcomes of the PDP Reconciliation Efforts Led by Bala Mohammed

March 9, 2026

Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been grappling

Opinion·Politics

The Bwala Interview and the Limits of Political Damage Control

March 9, 2026

In a recent interview on Al Jazeera’s Head to Head programme, Daniel

News·Politics·Top Stories

Appeal Court Dismisses Turaki Faction’s Appeal, Upholds Suspension of Anyanwu, Three Others in PDP Crisis

March 9, 2026

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday dismissed an appeal filed

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

Google Stabs Self, Confesses More People Using Social Media Than Search Engine

News·Technology·Top Stories

Google Expands AI Search in Nigeria with Yorùbá, Hausa Language Support

March 6, 2026

Technology giant Google has rolled out support for the Yorùbá and Hausa languages in its artificial intelligence-powered search features in Nigeria, a move aimed

Nigerian Govt Launches 'Build-A-Thon Program', Seeks Visionary Educators To Foster Tech Innovation In Schools

News·Technology

FEC Approves GIS-Enabled Alphanumeric Digital Postcode System for Nigeria

March 5, 2026

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the implementation of a Geographic Information System (GIS)-enabled alphanumeric digital postcode system aimed at modernising Nigeria’s national

Business·Finance & Economy·Labour·News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

Tinubu Envisages Lebara to Transform Nigeria’s Digital Space, Create Jobs

February 28, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the launch of Lebara Nigeria, describing it as a signal of investor confidence in the country’s digital economy,

Africa·News·Technology

Dozens of Ghanaians Killed Fighting in Ukraine War

February 28, 2026

Dozens of Ghanaians have been killed while fighting in the war in Ukraine, with two others currently held as prisoners of war, Foreign Affairs

News·Technology·Top Stories·World News

US Denies Selling AI Chips to China Amid Security Concerns

February 25, 2026

A high-end Nvidia chip that can train and run artificial intelligence systems has not yet been sold to Chinese firms, a US Commerce Department

Sport

Opinion·Sports

21km Dusted: Today I Chased Miles, Not Speed

March 8, 2026

By Osita Chidoka Today in for the first time since 2022, I ran 21 km in 2 hours 53 minutes, at a pace of 8:10 per km, keeping my average heart rate at 137 bpm. It meant slowing down deliberately (running and walking at intervals)to keep my heart rate under 140. After years of running fast, I am now learning

Opinion·Sports

At 54, Approaching 55, I Have Begun to Rethink What Fitness Means

March 8, 2026

By Osita Chidoka For years, I wore speed like a badge of

Sports·Top Stories

Champions League: Real Madrid Punished for Supporter’s Nazi Salute

March 6, 2026

UEFA fined Real Madrid 15,000 euros ($17,000) on Friday after a fan

Sports·Top Stories·World News

Iran Women’s Team Stands Silent During Anthem at Asian Cup Opener

March 3, 2026

The Iran women’s national football team made a striking statement on Monday

Business·News·Sports

Stripe Explores Possible Deal for PayPal as Takeover Speculation Lifts Shares

February 24, 2026

Financial technology company Stripe is exploring a potential acquisition of PayPal or

Markets

Oil Production: Nigeria Again Exceeds OPEC Quota In 2025

FEATURES·Markets·Nigeria·Oil & Gas·Top Stories

6 Things Nigerians Should Know About the Current Oil Market Trends

March 9, 2026

The global oil market is once again at the centre of international attention as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East trigger sharp price

Business·Markets·News·Nigeria·Oil & Gas·Top Stories

Nigeria Cooking Gas Price Jumps 40% Amid Us, Iran Crisis

March 5, 2026

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have jumped about 40 percent amid the ongoing fighting involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Business·Markets·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Dangote Cement Records 20% Increase in 2025 Revenue

March 1, 2026

Dangote Cement Plc reported a 20.3 percent rise in revenue to 4.31 trillion naira ($2.7 billion) for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025, driven

Business·Markets·News·World News

Aston Martin to Cut 20% of Workforce Over Rising Losses

February 25, 2026

British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has announced plans to reduce its workforce by up to 20 percent, following widening annual losses linked to US

Currency·Finance & Economy·Markets·News·Nigeria·Top Stories

CPPE Warns Nigeria’s $6bn Capital Inflow Surge May Be Fragile Despite Rebound

February 24, 2026

Nigeria recorded a sharp increase in foreign capital inflows in the third quarter of 2025, but the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise

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6 Major Security Challenges the Nigerian Military Faces in the Northeast Right Now

March 9, 2026

As of March 2026, Nigeria’s military continues to confront a persistent and evolving insurgency in the country’s Northeast. The campaign is being led mainly through Operation Hadin Kai, which is tasked with countering extremist groups operating in the region. The conflict is

Business·Top Stories

FX Traders Increase Dollar Rate In Black Market, Official Window

March 9, 2026

The foreign exchange (FX) rate for the United States dollar (USD) in the parallel market was N1,421 per $1 on Monday, March 9, surpassing the N1,417.34 kobo per $1 recorded on Friday, March 6. Also, the pound traded at N1,926.14 kobo per

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

Finance & Economy·News·Nigeria·Oil & Gas·Top Stories

Why Domestic Refineries Cannot Completely Insulate Fuel Prices – CPPE

March 9, 2026

Domestic refineries cannot completely insulate Nigeria from rising fuel prices because crude oil used for refining is priced according to international market benchmarks, an economic policy group said Monday. The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) said in a policy

Business·Top Stories

NGX Records N146bn Increase In Market Cap — Now Worth N126.58trn

March 9, 2026

On Monday, March 9, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) saw its valuation increase to N126.58 trillion, from the N126.43 trillion reached on Friday, March 6. The valuation of the NGX, also known as the stock market, increased by N146.87 billion following a 228.82

FEATURES·Nigeria·Top Stories

6 Legal Rights Property Owners Have When the Government Orders Demolition

March 9, 2026

Property demolition by government authorities is not uncommon in Nigeria. Such actions are often carried out in the name of urban planning, environmental protection, road construction, or the enforcement of building regulations. However, the law does not allow government agencies to demolish

News·Oil & Gas·World News

Japan Prepares Possible Strategic Oil Reserve Release Amid Middle East Supply Risks

March 9, 2026

Japan has begun preparations for a possible release of crude oil from its strategic petroleum reserves as concerns mount over disruptions to Middle East energy supplies. Government authorities have instructed the Shibushi national oil storage facility in Kagoshima Prefecture to prepare for

FEATURES·Nigeria·Security·Top Stories

9 Key Facts About the Latest Boko Haram Attack in Borno State

March 9, 2026

On March 9, 2026, Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents launched a deadly assault in Borno State, targeting a military base in Kukawa Local Government Area. The attack underscores the escalating security challenges in the Lake Chad Basin, a region long plagued by insurgent activities.

FEATURES·Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

8 Political Reasons Nasir El-Rufai’s Ministerial Nomination Failed, According to Insiders

March 9, 2026

In 2023, Nasir El-Rufai, ex-Governor of Kaduna State, was nominated by President Bola Tinubu for a ministerial post. What seemed like a routine cabinet appointment turned into a highly publicized controversy when the Senate of Nigeria withheld confirmation, citing security concerns from

FEATURES·Nigeria·Politics·Top Stories

6 Political Stakes Behind the Appeal Court Judgment on PDP’s Ibadan Leadership Dispute

March 9, 2026

Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is once again at the center of political drama following a landmark Appeal Court judgment on March 9, 2026. Sitting in Abuja, a three-member panel upheld the Federal High Court ruling of October 31, 2025, invalidating the

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