By Bola BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 What do you do when someone takes the wind off your sail? Two options readily come to mind: Either you try to force your way and swim against the Read More
September 6, 2026
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NDLEA Charges 3 Mexicans, 7 Nigerians Over Alleged 2,419kg Methamphetamine
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA has charged three Mexicans and seven Nigerians before a Federal High Court, Lagos, over the alleged operation of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Mowe Forest, Ijebu East Local Read More
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FG unveils $170m iDICE fund, says investment Africa’s largest govt-backed
By Dare Babalola The Federal Government has announced the establishment of a $170 million DICE Fund of Funds under the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme, describing it as the largest government-backed investment in Read More
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FULL LIST of 46 microfinance banks’ shut by CBN
Here is the list of 46 microfinance banks whose licenses were revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria: Minji-Se Churchill MFB (Rivers) Merchant MFB (Abia) Janmaa MFB (Kwara) Busu MFB (Niger) Gold MFB (Lagos) Zain MFB (Read More
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Shadows of Power: Rear Admiral Sola Oluwagbire’s memoir illuminates Nigeria’s
By Hon. Ayodele Thomas In a ceremony that blended intellectual depth with patriotic pride, Shadows of Power, authored by Rear Admiral Sola Oluwagbire (rtd), a distinguished Nigerian Navy officer and defence diplomat, was officially launched Read More
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Mauritius Supreme Court stops planned takeover of Chappal Energies, IIHL
By Demola Abimboye The Supreme Court of Mauritius has halted and prohibited directors of Chappal Energies Mauritius Ltd from proceedings with the oil firm’s planned Rights Issue, pending the determination of the application for Read More
The Independent National Electoral Commission says nine registered political parties have collected access codes to upload their candidates’ particulars for the Presidential and National Assembly elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The INEC National Commissioner Read More
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World Bank approves $1.25bn Nigeria loan despite backlash
By Sami Tunji The World Bank has approved a fresh $1.25bn loan for Nigeria under its Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration programme, amid public concerns over the country’s rising debt burden and Read More
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Mbappe fires France into World Cup Round of 16 with
By Lukman Abdulmalik France secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dominant 3-0 victory over Sweden, inspired by a superb two-goal performance from captain Kylian Mbappe. Soccer Didier Read More
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Marketers threaten nationwide shutdown over proposed fuel price controls
By Lukman Abdulmalik Fuel marketers have warned they will shut down filling stations nationwide if the Federal Government attempts to impose price controls on petrol in Nigeria’s deregulated downstream petroleum sector. The National Publicity Read More
