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NSCDC deploys 10,210 personnel, tactical units for Osun election
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the deployment of 10,210 personnel and specialised tactical units
2027: Mosque demolition, profiling allegations against Obi mere propaganda — Northern Community in Anambra
Recalls free education, agricultural loans, Hajj sponsorship during his tenure By Vincent Ujumadu Awka — Leaders of the Northern Community in Anambra State have dismissed allegations that former Anambra State
WAFCON 2026: Five things learnt as Cameroon end Super Falcons’ title defence
For much of the contest, Nigeria created the clearer openings and spent long periods searching for the breakthrough. But when the decisive moment arrived, it was Cameroon who made it
Nigeria’s FDI jumps 148% despite Africa’s investment decline
By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria emerged as one of Africa’s strongest foreign investment performers in 2025, recording a 148 per cent increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows despite a sharp decline
Nigerians are increasingly borrowing to build houses — CBN
·Other lendings rise, lenders report low default rates By Elizabeth Adegbesan Credit for house purchase by households increased to 9.6 index points in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26), indicating that
SEC launches campaign to recover unclaimed dividends, inherited assets
By Obas Esiedesa The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a nationwide campaign to help investors and beneficiaries recover unclaimed dividends and inherited investments, as part of efforts to strengthen
Nigerian Breweries’ revenue up 9% to N804 bn
… restores retained earnings to positive By Peter Egwuatu Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has announced a strong performance for the first half of the 2026, recording a group
Truck owners seek refunds over cancelled E-Call-Up bookings
By Godwin Oritse The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has demanded an urgent review of the Electronic Call-Up (ETO) system following recurring cancellations of paid truck bookings, describing the practice
Economic activities expand second straight month despite industry contraction — CBN
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Economic activity in Nigeria expanded for the second consecutive month in July 2026 as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 51.1 points,
EFCC Under Olukoyede: Enforcement, Politics and Fight for Credibility
Recent move by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to freeze Osun state government’s account reignites debate over timing, independence and results of the country’s anti-graft war. Iyobosa Uwugiaren writes.
