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NGX Group Woos Hong Kong Exchange, Seeks Strategic Collaboration
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has expressed its desire to strike a strategic collaboration with the Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing (HKEX), alluding to the significant
ECOWAS Targets $294bn Climate Finance Gap, Moves To Unlock West Africa’s Carbon Market
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stepped up efforts to establish a regional carbon market platform as the bloc seeks to bridge a $294 billion climate-finance gap
2026 Budget: Fubara denies rift with Rivers Assembly
By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a fresh disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly over the delay
IOM: Migrant Journeys Deadlier Despite Sharp Drop In European Arrivals
Migrant journeys have become significantly deadlier in several major migration corridors despite a sharp decline in the number of people arriving in Europe, according to new data released by the
Reps committee fails to sit over alleged fake agency probe
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) failed to sit on Wednesday as scheduled, raising fresh
How AI Is Changing Sports Betting in 2026
Artificial intelligence is no longer something reserved for tech companies or research labs. In 2026, it has become part of everyday life-including sports betting. Whether you’re reading match predictions, comparing
Relief for Nigeria, others as US senate extends duty-free AGOA trade pact till 2028
By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States Senate has approved a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA, paving the way for eligible sub-Saharan African countries to continue
Sam Amadi: Osun Election Debate Focused More on Winning Than Development
Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr. Sam Amadi, says the debate surrounding the Osun State governorship election has focused more on winning and electoral advantage
CBN reverses OMO restriction, opens market to local investors
*Individuals, corporates, non-bank institutions now eligible * Lifts tenored repo suspension *Removes FX, govt securities restrictions on Discount Window access By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, yesterday
Osun election: ADC not withdrawing for any party – Spokesperson
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Osun State has reiterated that it is not withdrawing from the Saturday governorship election nor working with any other party.
