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Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Nigerian government accuses mining company of plot to embarrass Tinubu in the UK The Federal Government accused a mining company, Jupiter Ltd, of planning to sponsor a “slander campaign” against President Bola Tinubu during his planned state visit to the UK.Read more 2. ‘Investigate alleged ₦5.9 billion spent to …

Barring a last-minute change of plans, it appears that Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed may succumb to pressure, as he is reportedly set to ditch the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor is expected to announce his intentions tomorrow (Tuesday). Mohammed, along with Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, remain the only …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N1.96 trillion at the start of trading on Monday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Bua Cement, Premier Paints and John Holt, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 201,474.89 points from 198,407.3 points on the previous trading day. After …

President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja on Tuesday for an official state visit to the UK following an invitation from King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Plans for the visit were announced on Monday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the Nigerian leader will travel with the …

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday that Nigeria’s inflation rate decreased slightly from 15.1 percent in January to 15.06 percent in February. The development was contained in the NBS consumer price index (CPI) report for February, released in Abuja. According to the statistics agency, the CPI, which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and …

Investors in the Nigerian stock market earned N924 billion at the close of trading last week. This follows growth in equity capitalization to N127.3 trillion from N126.4 trillion recorded in the previous week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) which appreciated 0.73% closed the week at 198,407.30 points from 196,968.15 points recorded in the previous week. The market performance was supported …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to immediately direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to immediately investigate the alleged expenditure of approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly incurred for the rebranding of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to the Nigerian National Petroleum …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Turaki-led PDP rejects claims of dissolution of Ondo, Ogun, Oyo excos The Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised its members to ignore reports of the dissolution of elected executive committees in Ogun, Ekiti and Ondo States.Read more 2. Senator Adamawa dumps …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Gail defections in National Assembly as 9 senators, 12 Reps dump party There were multiple defections in the National Assembly on Thursday when a total of 21 federal lawmakers dumped their various political parties for other parties.Read more 2. The court stopped Aiyedatiwa from running for another term Justice …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Keyamo declares ‘no turning back’ on cashless system. airport policy Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said on Friday that the Federal Government will continue its cashless policy at the country’s airports.Read more 2. ‘Unnecessary distractions,’ Governor Aiyedatiwa reacts to court ruling barring him from running for …