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Telecom firms raise alarm over ₦400bn market disruption, demand swift regulation

The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria has called for the immediate resolution of the ongoing regulatory dispute affecting Nigeria’s airtime credit market, warning that prolonged disruption could undermine consumer welfare, investor confidence, and the country’s regulatory credibility. Speaking on behalf of the association, ALTON Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, said the situation requires urgent intervention […]

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Ex-Power Minister Adelabu Reveals Tinubu Gave Approval for His Resignation

The immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said he duly consulted President Bola Tinubu before tendering his resignation, contrary to reports suggesting otherwise. Adelabu made the clarification in a statement issued on Saturday. According to reports, he resigned from his ministerial position to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State under the platform

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Ex-minister says INEC has declared themselves opposition against ADC

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of acting like an opposition force against the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Dalung, a chieftain of the ADC, made the remarks during an interview on Trust TV’s Daily Politics, where he criticised the electoral body’s conduct and handling of

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Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu Set to Resign to Pursue Oyo Governorship Bid

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is reportedly preparing to resign from his position as he moves to contest the governorship election in Oyo State. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by Bolaji Tunji after a meeting between the minister and Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During the meeting,

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JAMB Releases 1.26 Million 2026 UTME Results, Provides Guide for Candidates to Check Scores

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released 1,264,940 results for candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on April 17 and 18. The announcement was contained in the Board’s latest bulletin signed by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin. The UTME, conducted annually by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, serves as

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Nigerian Crude Climbs to $113 per Barrel Amid Global Supply Tensions

Crude oil from Nigeria climbed to $113 per barrel, outperforming global benchmark Brent crude, as supply disruptions and strong demand from Asia continued to reshape global oil markets. Latest price data shows Brass River crude, one of Nigeria’s key export grades, trading at $113 per barrel, even as Brent crude dipped below $95 per barrel

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Nigerian Airlines Threaten Nationwide Shutdown as Jet A1 Price Surges Above ₦3,000 per Litre

Airlines in Nigeria have warned they may suspend flight operations nationwide from April 20, 2026, following a dramatic surge in aviation fuel prices that has pushed Jet A1 above ₦3,000 per litre. The development was reported by Channels Television, citing a letter from the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) to the Major Energies Marketers Association

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Nigeria, Morocco Sign New Air Services Agreement to Expand Flights and Tourism

The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a revised Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with Morocco to expand flight operations and strengthen tourism and commercial ties between the two nations. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by Tunde Moshood on Wednesday. According to the statement, the new agreement is expected to improve air

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Tinubu Holds Emergency Security Talks After Deadly Attacks on Soldiers and Civilians

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday convened a series of high-level security meetings at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, following fresh military casualties and escalating violence in parts of the country. The President first held a closed-door meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, alongside an unnamed French general, in what sources described

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FG Orders Deactivation of Passports for Nigerians Who Renounce Citizenship 

The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately deactivate and withdraw the passports of individuals who formally renounce their Nigerian citizenship. The directive was issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and announced in a statement released on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Babatunde Alao. According to

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