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NAFDAC Denies Suspension of Sachet Alcohol Ban, Says Enforcement Ongoing

February 11, 2026

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed reports alleging that enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol and alcoholic drinks packaged in PET bottles below 200 millilitres has been suspended. In a press release

News·Top Stories·Transport

Arik Air Boeing 737 Suffers Engine Fault, Makes Safe Diversion to Benin

February 11, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

An Arik Air Boeing 737 aircraft en route from Lagos to Port Harcourt was forced to divert to Benin Airport on Wednesday after the crew detected an engine malfunction mid-flight, Prime Business Africa reports. The aircraft, a 737-7GL with registration

Electoral Reforms: Nigeria’s Senate on the Spot as Protests Highlight Flawed Democracy

The Nigerian Senate’s decision to reconvene for an emergency plenary session today 10 February is more than a routine legislative adjustment. It

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths Vow To End Sit- at-home

How Can Nigerian History Be Written Without the Igbo?

By Chuka Nnabuife EVEN the most accomplished propagandists might once have doubted that Nigeria would reach a point where its history could

Business

CBN Insists On June 3 Recapitalisation Deadline For BDCs

Business·Top Stories

Dollar Trades Flat In Black Market, FX Rate Drops In Official Window

February 11, 2026

In the black market on Wednesday, February 11, the foreign exchange (FX) rate of the United States dollar (USD) was N1,441 per $1, which

John Holt, CWG, Others End Nigerian Stock Market Losing Streak With N141.70bn Gain

Business·Top Stories

NGX Extends Upward Movement With N880bn Gain

February 11, 2026

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) increased by N880.34 billion to N114.37 trillion on Wednesday, from the N113.49 trillion valuation recorded on

Business·Top Stories

Nigerian Billionaires Made N11.52trn In Nigerian Stock Market In 2025

February 10, 2026

Nigerian billionaires, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, and Abdul Samad Rabiu earned N11.52 trillion from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market,

Business·Top Stories

Black Market Traders Exchange Dollar At N1,441, Pound At N2,014

February 10, 2026

The black market on Tuesday, February 10, recorded N1,441 per dollar, declining from the N1,446.99 kobo per $1 reported on Monday, February 9, according

Nigerian Stock Market Record Highest Level In 15-years, Equity Cap Up N59.90bn

Business·Top Stories

Nigerian Stock Market Cap Rises By N1.83trn

February 10, 2026

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, closed with N113.49 trillion capitalisation on Tuesday, February 10, compared to the N111.65 trillion

Politics

News·Politics

Senate Reverses Position, Endorses Electronic Transmission of Election Results

February 11, 2026

The Senate on Tuesday made a sharp reversal on electronic transmission of election results, endorsing an amended clause of the Electoral Act that allows polling unit results to be transmitted electronically, with manual documentation retained as a safeguard where network coverage is weak. The decision followed a tense and disorderly emergency plenary marked by sharp procedural disagreements, multiple points of

Insights·Opinion·Politics·Top Stories

Electoral Reforms: Nigeria’s Senate on the Spot as Protests Highlight Flawed Democracy

February 10, 2026

The Nigerian Senate’s decision to reconvene for an emergency plenary session today

Insights·Opinion·Politics·Top Stories

How Can Nigerian History Be Written Without the Igbo?

February 10, 2026

By Chuka Nnabuife EVEN the most accomplished propagandists might once have doubted

Africa·News·Politics·Security·Top Stories

Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Military Aggression, Backing Armed Groups

February 9, 2026

Ethiopia has accused neighbouring Eritrea of sending troops into its territory and

Africa·News·Politics·Top Stories

Ghana Recalls Envoy to Nigeria Over Alleged Election Misconduct

February 9, 2026

Ghana has recalled its high commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed,

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

Telecom Tariff Hikes: The Business Struggle For SMEs In Nigeria

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

NCC Data Exposes Telecom Performances in Nigeria

January 30, 2026

New data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed stark differences in the performance of telecom networks across the country. The data highlighted

FEATURES·Technology·Top Stories

Will a Senate Probe Save Nigeria’s Dying Railway?

January 29, 2026

For years, Nigeria’s railways were meant to offer something the country desperately needed: a safe, fast way to move people and goods across a

News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

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

Sport

Diaspora·News·Sports

UK-Based Nigerian Footballer Dies After Suffering Severe Brain Injury

February 8, 2026

A Nigerian non-league footballer, Saburi Olayinka Adeniji, has died in the United Kingdom after suffering a catastrophic brain stem injury, prompting an outpouring of tributes from teammates, supporters and members of the Nigerian community. Adeniji, a winger for Kings Park Rangers FC, a grassroots club based in Halstead, Essex, passed away in hospital on Friday, February 6, 2026, after spending

Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

Giants Real Madrid Becoming Teeters

February 2, 2026

Ordinarily, there ought to be no big deal about Real Madrid or

News·Sports·Top Stories

CAF Sanctions Senegal, Morocco Over Chaotic AFCON 2025 Final

January 29, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy sanctions on the

News·Sports·Top Stories·World News

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

FEATURES·Opinion·Sports·Top Stories

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

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

Business·Markets·News

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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NAFDAC Denies Suspension of Sachet Alcohol Ban, Says Enforcement Ongoing

February 11, 2026

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed reports alleging that enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol and alcoholic drinks packaged in PET bottles below 200 millilitres has been suspended. In a press release dated February

News·Top Stories·Transport

Arik Air Boeing 737 Suffers Engine Fault, Makes Safe Diversion to Benin

February 11, 2026

An Arik Air Boeing 737 aircraft en route from Lagos to Port Harcourt was forced to divert to Benin Airport on Wednesday after the crew detected an engine malfunction mid-flight, Prime Business Africa reports. The aircraft, a 737-7GL with registration number 5N-MJF

Business·Top Stories

Dollar Trades Flat In Black Market, FX Rate Drops In Official Window

February 11, 2026

In the black market on Wednesday, February 11, the foreign exchange (FX) rate of the United States dollar (USD) was N1,441 per $1, which is the same price the American greenback was traded on Tuesday, February 10. For the pound, the FX

Business·Top Stories

NGX Extends Upward Movement With N880bn Gain

February 11, 2026

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) increased by N880.34 billion to N114.37 trillion on Wednesday, from the N113.49 trillion valuation recorded on Tuesday, February 10. Also, the all-share index (ASI) expanded to 178,184.35 ASI, from 176,809.42 ASI, representing a gain

Events·Opinion

Archbishop Valerian Okeke @ 24: His Forte is Grace

February 11, 2026

By Fr George Adimike For those who know him, it is apodictic that grace, spiritual muscle and the divine energy by which God operates, governs the theologico-spiritual architecture of the episcopacy of Archbishop Valerian Maduka Okeke. His forte is grace! This observation

Diaspora·News·Top Stories

Kyari Emerges IFAD Governing Council Chair, Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s Growing Global Role in Food Security

February 11, 2026

President Tinubu has applauded the election of the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, as Chairperson of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), describing the development as a significant boost for Nigeria’s standing in

News·Top Stories·World News

House Republicans Introduce Nigeria Religious Freedom, Accountability Act of 2026

February 11, 2026

House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 (HR 7457), a bill aimed at documenting religious persecution and mass atrocities in Nigeria and increasing U.S. oversight of Nigerian security practices, Prime Business Africa reports. The legislation,

News·Politics

Senate Reverses Position, Endorses Electronic Transmission of Election Results

February 11, 2026

The Senate on Tuesday made a sharp reversal on electronic transmission of election results, endorsing an amended clause of the Electoral Act that allows polling unit results to be transmitted electronically, with manual documentation retained as a safeguard where network coverage is

Business·Top Stories

Nigerian Billionaires Made N11.52trn In Nigerian Stock Market In 2025

February 10, 2026

Nigerian billionaires, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, and Abdul Samad Rabiu earned N11.52 trillion from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), also known as the stock market, in 2025, according to analysis by Prime Business Africa. Analysis showed that Rabiu, the founder of BUA Cement

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