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Flutterwave denied reports that Nigeria’s federal government approved a $75 million investment in the company, casting doubt on claims that the move was part of a broader push towards a public listing. The payments company said it was “not aware” of any such transaction, contradicting previous reports which stated that Bola President Ahmed Tinubu had authorized the investment through the …

The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to implement the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) policy, warning that persistent gender gaps, particularly in access to finance for women-owned micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), are undermining national productivity and costing the economy trillions of naira every year. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaam Sulaiman – Ibrahim, stated this …

The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed the preliminary objection filed by Sanlam General Insurance Limited in Suit No: FHC/L/CS/451/2024, which ruled in favor of Inyang Rotimi Olayiwola in a N500 million copyright infringement action. In the judgment delivered by Justice Aluko, the court stated that the insurance company’s application was without merit, describing it as “frivolous” and an …

Lagos State, CJ, Justice Kazeem Alogba The decision by the Chief Justice of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, to withdraw the file in a long-running land dispute before the Ikeja High Court has stalled the proceedings, leaving the parties unsure of their next steps. The development occurred at the Lands Division of the Ikeja High Court presided over by Justice …

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The Federal Government has expanded the criminal case against former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, bringing new charges relating to interference with critical national infrastructure and unauthorized access to classified information. The updated charges are contained in a further amended five-count indictment filed on April 13, 2026 in the Federal High Court, Abuja, replacing the previous three-count indictment instituted on …

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 …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive abolishing automatic tickets for sitting members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is starting to change the political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections, with emerging indications that politics could reshape the contest in the Ondo North senatorial district. The president had declared that no incumbent official would be guaranteed the party ticket, a …

Speaking at the end of his official visit to Mexico, the High Commissioner warned that violence remains a serious concern, with women human rights defenders and journalists facing greater risks, especially when dealing with organized crime, corruption or gender-based violence. Organized crime, fueled by drug trafficking and the influx of arms, continues to have a major impact on public security …

The Speaker of the Edo State Assembly, Rt Hon Blessing Agbebaku, on Monday flagged off the 2026 planting season under the “Back to Farm Initiative” led by Governor Okpebholo with a symbolic yam planting exercise on his farmlands along a Sabongidda-Ora/Ugbubezi long road, signaling a renewed commitment to food security and community support. Speaking at the farm on Thursday, Rt …