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Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N697 billion at the close of trading on Friday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Trans Express, International Breweries and Chams Plc, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 203,770.42 points from 202,672.56 points on the previous trading day. After …

President Bola Tinubu expressed his sorrow over the death of some soldiers of the 29th Task Force Brigade of Operation HADIN KAI who died in a terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State. The President in a statement on Thursday evening by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy commended the bravery and heroism of the …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced ten new rules around Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) in a bid to prevent fraud and better protect digital banking processes.The new guidelines, which come into effect from 1 May 2026, will impact how customers log in to their bank’s app for mobile banking, switch devices and manage their banking details. 10 main …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Other ADC factions staged protests at INEC headquarters Another faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership loyal to Nafiu Bala on Thursday staged a protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Read more 2. ADC Congress, convention will be held as planned, former chairman, Nwosu, …

The Defense Headquarters on Thursday confirmed a terror attack on a military base in Beniskeikh, Borno State by elements of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Wednesday. Defense Headquarters in a statement issued in reaction to the incident, however, remained silent on reports that terrorists killed Brig. OO Braimah, Commander of the Joint Task Force Brigade at Benesheikh, …

Former national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Ralph Nwosu, has insisted that his party will go ahead with its planned national congress and convention despite the current crisis in the leadership and position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Nwosu made these remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, stressing that his …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N55 billion at the close of trading on Thursday. This follows the soaring prices of shares such as Trans Express, Intenegins and UPDC REIT, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 202,672.56 points from 202,585.53 points on the previous trading day. After five hours of …

The World Bank has lowered its projection for Nigeria’s economic growth to an average of 4.1 percent in 2026. The projection for 2027 was also lowered to 4.2 percent. This figure is down compared to the projected growth of the Bretton Wood institutions in October 2025 of 4.4 percent. In its April 2026 Africa Economic Update titled ‘Making Industrial Policy …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. David Mark, Obi, Kwankwaso, Aregbesola and others stormed INEC offices in protest Prominent political opposition figures, on Wednesday stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, to protest the non-recognition of the National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N390 billion at the close of trading on Wednesday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Universal Insurance, Omatek and VFD Group, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 202,585.53 points from 202,023.1 points on the previous trading day. After five …