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Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N1.8 trillion at the close of trading on Friday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as UPDC, Academy Press and HM Call, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 225,722.49 points from 222,837.68 points on the previous trading day. After five …

Nigeria is on the list of ten countries that are home to two-thirds of the population facing acute food insecurity globally. The UN-backed annual report revealed on Friday that two-thirds of people facing a global food crisis last year lived in just 10 countries, with a third of them in Sudan, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Conflict remains …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. DSS charges El’Rufai for allegedly tapping NSA Ribadu’s phone The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el’Rufai before the Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly tapping the phone of National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu.Read more 2. Peter Obi in closed …

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el’Rufai before the Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly tapping the phone of National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu. He was charged with five amended charges including accessing Ribadu’s telephone conversations. At the start of the hearing on Thursday, prosecutors informed the court that the …

The Cross River State Government has identified and isolated 10 people who had contact with Chinese nationals linked to the recent re-emergence of COVID-19 in Nigeria. State health authorities said the individuals were discovered through an intensive contact tracing exercise conducted shortly after the cases were confirmed. Speaking to journalists, the State Epidemiologist, Inyang Ekmenyong, explained that the affected people …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. 2027: Wike-backed PDP releases election schedule, pegs presidential form at N51 million Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released the schedule and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections.Read more 2. Edun, Dangiwa resigns, not fired – President The Presidency …

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has overturned a final decision in a high-stakes legal battle over the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), deepening uncertainty within the opposition party. The apex court, which convened in Abuja on Wednesday, postponed the decision after all parties formally received their written submissions. The five-member panel was headed by Justice Mohammed Garba. At the center …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned an additional N861 billion at the close of trading on Wednesday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as UAC Nigeria, Cap and Vita Foam, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 219,586.2 points from 218,249.81 points on the previous trading day. …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Tinubu removes Wale Edun as finance minister, appoints Oyedele President Bola Tinubu has Mr Wale Edun as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy.Read more 2. The alleged perpetrators of the coup will be tried, as proposed by the Nigerian government The Federal Government has filed 13 …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has responded to comments by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who said he was too young to lead the country. Atiku, who is running for president under the African Democratic Congress, recently described Jonathan as inexperienced, and said his tenure was marked by glaring missteps. “I know Goodluck Jonathan very well. He is a good young …