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Carrick demands more clean sheets to turn Man United season around
Michael Carrick has called on Manchester United to improve their defensive record and keep more clean sheets as he looks
Subsidy: Opposition parties, experts take on Oyedele over N4,000/$ crash claim
Adewole Adebayo and Peter Obi had in the past few weeks, said they would restore fuel subsidy, if they were elected president to assuage the sufferings of the people The post Subsidy: Opposition parties, experts take on…
Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank approves N50bn capital raise, share capital increase
…as shareholders approve conversion of 600 million preference shares and appointment of two non-executive directors Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank Plc
2027: Makinde promises tax breaks, end to militancy under APM’s RESET agenda
Makinde unveiled his RESET agenda, promising reforms in education, security and the economy while accusing the federal government of worsening the burden on Nigerians through its tax and economic policies. The post…
October GenZ Pick 2026: Will Nigeria’s Stand Up, or Just Stack Up This December?
It’s October, and you can feel the shift. The ember months have arrived, and with them the familiar rush:
South Africa’s inflation rises to 4.5% in September as transport costs jump
South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation rose to 4.5% in September 2026 from 4.4% in August, driven largely by higher transport costs, according to Statistics South Africa. The post South Africa’s inflation rises…
NELFUND says student loans are voluntary after Enugu College memo sparks outrage
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified that accessing its student loan scheme is voluntary and not compulsory for students in Nigerian tertiary institutions, following a viral memo from an Enugu…
“Drinking salt water is not the solution”: Aproko Doctor shares lifesaving advice amid Abuja Ebola case
Aproko Doctor addresses Nigeria's confirmed Ebola case in Abuja, sharing lifesaving tips and warning Nigerians against dangerous health misinformation
Netherlands returns looted Benin artefact to Nigeria after 129 years
The Netherlands has returned a historic Benin artefact to Nigeria, 129 years after it was taken from the Benin Kingdom during the British invasion of 1897. The post Netherlands returns looted Benin artefact to Nigeria…
89 CSOs demand release of Nigeria’s investment treaty review, warn of risks to public funds
89 CSOs, including Amnesty have asked the federal government to publish its review of investment treaties, warning that international arbitration could expose public funds to costly claims and constrain Nigeria’s…
Tinubu failed Nigerians on economy, security – Baba-Ahmed
Mr Baba-Ahmed said millions of children were unable to attend school because of insecurity, while dangerous roads and the rising cost of living continued to affect Nigerians. The post Tinubu failed Nigerians on economy,…
MNT-Halan IPO draws 43 times retail demand as shares jump 18%
On today's Techpoint Digest, we discuss Egypt's MNT-Halan raising $150 million in an oversubscribed IPO, Spotify adding audiobooks to its Nigerian app, and Netflix laying off African content boss Ben Amadasun.
The northern equation: Can Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso build winning alliance?
The opposition’s ambition to forge a single Presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 suffered a major
2027: I did not sell ADP Presidential ticket to Atiku — Yabagi
Yabagi Yusuf Sani, national chairman, Action Democratic Party (ADP) has broken his silence on the internal crisis rocking the party.
Nigeria’s inflation warning exposes the challenge of turning reforms into relief
Taiwo Oyedele says Nigeria could have faced 1,000 percent inflation without the government’s economic overhaul. But the more immediate test
UK Inflation Jumps More Than Expected On Rising Fuel Costs
The Consumer Prices Index jumped from an annual rate of 3.1 per cent in August, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. The post UK Inflation Jumps More Than Expected On Rising Fuel Costs appeared first on…
Nigeria targets smallholder farmers in push for $30bn climate finance opportunity
Nigeria is pushing to establish a robust national climate finance framework aimed at unlocking up to $30 billion in annual
FAAN increases airport surveillance following confirmed Ebola case in Abuja
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced heightened surveillance across airports nationwide following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…
Borno Advocates Stronger Economic Ties With Chad Despite Insurgency
Borno State Commissioner for Agriculture, Engr. Bawu Mussami has called for stronger economic cooperation between Borno State and the Republic of Chad, saying that the security challenges confronting the region should…
LASACO returns to profit with N1.60 billion pre-tax earnings in 9M 2026
LASACO Assurance Plc has returned to profit, reporting Group pre-tax earnings of N1.60 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with a N4.72 billion loss in the corresponding period of 2025. The…
Finland shares website to apply for 14-day fast-track residence permit
Finland introduced a promising 14-day fast-track residence permit pathway for qualified foreign nationals, with application link on its immigration website.
Akwa Ibom health insurance seeks enrolment of 16,000 transporters
Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA), has solicited the enrollment of transporters numbering over 16,000 to further expand access
Businesses panic as Nigeria reports first Ebola case
Nigeria’s confirmation of a new Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory has raised concerns among business owners over potential
EscrowPay launches EscrowPay Services, so freelancers and contractors can get paid in stages
Following the go live of its WhatsApp based conditional settlement service for goods in June 2026, EscrowPay has now launched the same protection for the services industry. EscrowPay Services, a new web platform at…
Stablecoins could expand diaspora access to Dangote Refinery IPO, says Graph Finance CEO
Stablecoins are creating new channels for diaspora investors to participate in Nigerian investment opportunities, including the Dangote Refinery initial public offering (IPO), according to Abdul Akubo, Founder and Chief…
Oyedele links N30tn monetary financing to Nigeria’s inflation pressures
According to the finance minister, excessive money creation and petrol subsidy spending contributed to economic pressures The post Oyedele links N30tn monetary financing to Nigeria’s inflation pressures appeared first…
Pelican Ecostay Apartments: Investors Record ₦20m Appreciation in One Year as Pelican-Valley Commissions Phase II in Ogun
Pelican-Valley has commissioned Phase II of its Ecostay Apartments in Ogun, with investors recording a ₦20m appreciation in property value in one year. Read More:…
Find out more as marketers sell petrol higher than Dangote’s rate, except one
Petrol marketers list new depot prices of up to N1,360 per litre, exceeding Dangote Petroluem Refinery’s rate amid rising global crude oil prices.
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The double standard costing women contracts, capital and opportunity. A man starts a bank. Builds an oil company. Wins a