Economy
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US Bond Yields Hit 20-Year High, Pressuring Naira and Stocks
US bond yields reach a 20-year high, putting pressure on the Naira and Nigerian stocks, as inflation runs above Fed targets.
Nigeria's Food Inflation Hits 20.31% in July 2026
Food inflation rose to 20.31% in July 2026, highest in 10 months, even as headline inflation declined.
24 Firms Control Over 70% of Nigeria's Stock Market
A newspapers review programme reports that 24 firms dominate Nigeria's stock market, controlling over 70% of it.
Femi Otedola Boosts First HoldCo Stake with N20.68bn Share Purchase
Femi Otedola acquires 147.74 million additional shares in First HoldCo Plc, valued at N20.68 billion, increasing his stake.
Politics
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Ogogo Hassan's Daughters Seek Help as Actor Battles Stage 4 Cancer
Daughters of actor Ogogo Hassan reveal his Stage 4 cancer battle in tearful videos, seeking treatment options.
Otti Hails Babangida as 'Father of Abia State' at 85
Governor Otti and Abia State Executive Council congratulate former military president Ibrahim Babangida on his 85th birthday.
Presidency Hits Cardinal Over Bishops Meeting Leak
Presidency faults Cardinal Onaiyekan for TV interview on private Tinubu-Bishops meeting, calls it abuse of clerical privilege.
INEC Increases BVAS for Osun Poll but Deploys Fewer Than 2022
INEC raises BVAS devices for Osun governorship election to 5,130, still below 2022 deployment despite more polling units.
Metro
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Abia Defends Tax Reforms, Says Automation Aims for Transparency
Abia State Government says its tax administration reforms are for transparency, not a tax hike.
Truckers Shun NPA Parks at Onne Port, Delaying Cargo Evacuation
Truckers at Onne Port are refusing to use NPA-provided truck parks, causing delays and challenges for port management and the host community.
ASUU: Over 200 Lecturers Quit Kaduna University Over Poor Pay
ASUU says over 200 lecturers have left a Kaduna university due to poor pay, threatening an indefinite strike.
Gunmen Attack Plateau Community, Kill Several Residents
Gunmen attacked Binper in Mangu LGA, Plateau State, killing several and injuring others, residents report.
World
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INTERPOL Warns Africa Faces Sophisticated Cybercrime Threat
INTERPOL warns Africa faces sophisticated cybercrime targeting critical infrastructure, including Uganda's power grid, telecoms, and financial systems.
PFL Africa Semi-Finals Head to Morocco with Nigerian Charge
Ocheme and Uchegbu lead Nigeria into PFL Africa semi-finals in Morocco after June victories.
Fire at Lagos Airport Terminal 2: No Casualties, FAAN Confirms
A fire broke out at Terminal 2 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Sunday. FAAN confirms no casualties.
Musk Questions Grok's Birth Data on Nigeria, EU
Elon Musk challenges AI chatbot Grok's claim that Nigeria recorded 4 million more births than the EU.
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Opinion
More Opinion →Tinubu's Three Years: An Opinion Piece Reflects on Election Prospects
An opinion piece by Uddin Ifeanyi marks three years of Tinubu's administration and looks ahead to next year's general election.
Building Institutions on Competence and Integrity
Akin Fadeyi reflects on the fake DG saga, urging institutions built on competence, accountability, and integrity.
Spotlight
All Spotlight →Nigeria Records 106 Conflict Incidents, 445 Casualties in Two Weeks
Nigeria saw 106 violent conflicts, 445 casualties, and 256 kidnappings between July 26 and August 8, 2026.
Berger Paints H1 pre-tax profit rises 27% to N1.20bn
Berger Paints Nigeria Plc reports N1.20bn pre-tax profit for H1 2026, up 27% despite rising operating costs.