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Nigerian Meter Makers Win Court Order Blocking 1.55m Smart Meter Imports
LAGOS — Nigerian meter manufacturers have secured a court injunction halting the importation of 1.55 million smart meters, a ruling that puts a major World Bank-backed electrification program in jeopardy.…
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Liberia-Nigeria Trade Forum Set for June 15 in Lagos to Unlock Ties
LAGOS — The inaugural Liberia-Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum 2026 is set to hold on…
Mexico vs South Africa Opens 2026 World Cup at the Iconic Azteca
Sixteen years after they last met on this stage, Mexico and South Africa do it…
FG Defends 3yrs of Tinubu at Democracy Day Press Conference
The federal government used its 2026 Democracy Day press conference to mount a comprehensive defence…
Nigeria Commits $588.9M to Science, Technology and Innovation in 2026 Budget
Nigeria has committed a total of N838.67 billion to science, technology and innovation in the…
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Clearing a Container in Cotonou Costs Half of Nigerian Port Rates
LAGOS — A striking new comparison has emerged that captures the depth of Nigeria's port competitiveness crisis. Vanguard reported on…
CBN Reshuffles Deputy Governors in Major Leadership Restructuring
ABUJA — The Central Bank of Nigeria has carried out a significant reshuffle of its Deputy Governors. Vanguard reported the…
Nigeria Food Import Bill Falls 7.4% to $2.34bn in 2025 Despite Higher Imports
LAGOS — Nigeria's spending on food imports declined by 7.4 percent year-on-year to $2.34 billion in 2025, signalling a moderation…
Rivers APC Voids Wike Allies’ Tickets, Deepening State Political Crisis
PORT HARCOURT — The reinstated Rivers State APC leadership has voided the primary election tickets of all lawmakers and political…
Equities Market Adds N905bn as Airtel Africa Leads Monday Rally
LAGOS — The Nigerian equities market added N905 billion in market capitalisation on Monday as a strong broad-based rally swept…
CBN’s Payment Vision 2028 Targets 50 Million New Bank Accounts
ABUJA — The Central Bank of Nigeria's Payment Vision 2028 strategy targets the opening of 50 million new bank accounts…
Dangote Group Named Africa’s Most Admired Brand for 8th Year Running
LAGOS — The Dangote Group has been named Africa's Most Admired Brand for the eighth consecutive year in the Brand…
CBN Extends PoS Geo-Fencing Deadline as Operators Seek More Time
ABUJA — The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the deadline for compliance with its Point of Sale geo-fencing policy…
