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Monday, 26th October, 2026

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FG: Era of Holding Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Assets as Souvenirs Over

Nigeria’s Index Ebola Case Set for Medical Evacuation Abroad Today, Two Contacts Test Negative

FirstHoldCo Reports N911bn Profit Before Tax in 9 Months 2026; Reinforcing Profitability and Resilience

Investors Rush for Dangote Refinery Shares as Offer Closes on 27 October

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FG: Era of Holding Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Assets as Souvenirs Over

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Nigeria’s Index Ebola Case Set for Medical Evacuation Abroad Today, Two Contacts Test Negative

FirstHoldCo Reports N911bn Profit Before Tax in 9 Months 2026; Reinforcing Profitability and Resilience

Investors Rush for Dangote Refinery Shares as Offer Closes on 27 October

Lula Stages Historic Comeback to Beat Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s Presidential Poll

Pipeline Security Claims Raise Bigger Questions

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FG: Era of Holding Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Assets as Souvenirs Over

Nigeria’s Index Ebola Case Set for Medical Evacuation Abroad Today, Two Contacts Test Negative

FirstHoldCo Reports N911bn Profit Before Tax in 9 Months 2026; Reinforcing Profitability and Resilience

Investors Rush for Dangote Refinery Shares as Offer Closes on 27 October

Lula Stages Historic Comeback to Beat Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s Presidential Poll

Pipeline Security Claims Raise Bigger Questions

W’African Insurance, Technology Conference Holds in November

Omosehin Tasks Insurers to Contribute Towards Bridging Infrastructural Deficit

Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Supports PenCom

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Despite Cut in MPR, Average Maximum Lending Rate Rises to 32.62%

KPMG: Economic Uncertainty, AI Readiness Will Shape Next Phase of African Investment

Market Capitalisation Down N210bn WoW on Profit-taking in Aradel, Others

Majiyagbe: AACN Unlocking Critical Factors in Financing Nigeria’s Growth Trajectory

UK, Nigeria Collaborate on AI Governance, Digital Transformation

Cash Outside Banks Hit N4.92tn, Now 89% of Currency in Circulation

Okupe: Soulsight Framework ‘ll Help to Turn Brands into Engines of Business Growth

Recapitalisation: Mutual Benefits Strengthens Position as Protection Partner for Nigerians

Zenith General Insurance Donates Learning Items to Supports Students

politics

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DOES NIGERIA HAVE 103 MILLION VOTERS?

Turning to Fubara for Political Survival

Timi Frank’s Wild Allegation

Governor Uba Sani, Tinubu and the Development Priorities Shaping the North

As Opposition Parties Turn against Themselves

Oyetola and Adeleke: Is a Political Alliance Finally on the Horizon?

The Private World of Abdulkabir Aliu

Yari’s Daura Honour: When Tradition Meets Political Influence

Can Former Allies El-Rufai and Sani Bury the Hatchet?

lifestyle

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Maccido’s Enduring Legacy of Peace, 20 Years After

Why Oil Production, Asset Protection Matter to Nigeria’s 7% Economic Growth Target

WHO OWNS THE NATION’S WEALTH?

BARO PORT AND ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION

THE COURAGE TO UNLEARN

The Convergence Supports Creative Enterprise, Promotes Nigerian Art, Says Adenowo

Enugu Catholic Diocese Launches Initiative To Hold Public Officials Accountable

Top10 Magazine Names Umaru Kwairanga As Man of the Year 2026

FAAC Windfall: Governors Face Tough Questions

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UBOMI Free Medical Outreaches Bridging Healthcare Gaps in Nigeria

UBOMI Free Medical Outreaches Bridging Healthcare Gaps in Nigeria

Saudi Arabia Aid Group Carries Out Cardiac Surgery on Indegent Patients in Abuja

Beyond Hospital Bills: LASHMA’s Fight to Shield Nigerians from Medical Poverty

Kano Committed to High-impact Health Research, Says KIRCT

Daniel’s GFF Sponsors 754 Patients for Free Surgeries

Protecting Adolescent Health Key to Securing Nigeria’s Future, SAYPHIN Declares

Israel Trains Nigerian Health Workers on Maternal Emergency Care

Lagos Honours 435 Retired Education Workers, Urges Them to Prioritise Health, Retirement Planning

sport

Mbappe, Kane, Yamal Are Ballon d’Or Front Runners Today

Iheanacho, Dessers, Arokodare on Fire in European Leagues!

NFF Hails Alex Iwobi on another Milestone in Premier League

Tinubu, Fashola, NESG, Governors, Others Headline Day One of National Grassroots Sports Summit

Nigeria Judo Federation Assures Stakeholders of Fair Electoral Process

Real Madrid Thump Barcelona in Dramatic El Clásico

Aston Villa Halt Man City’s Premier League Unbeaten Run

No Special Plan in Place to Stop Yamal, Says Mourinho

With Support from Asia, Africa Infantino Says He’s Backed by Vast Majority

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Dantsoho: Cyber Attacks Pose Growing Threat to African Ports, Trade

10 Finalists Emerge for 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition

Ekiti’s Education Edge Earns State Pioneer Role in Nigeria’s Digital Addressing Revolution

Stakeholders Call for Intentionality in Adopting AI With Ethical Considerations

Bauchi Govt Strives to Return Out-of-School Children, Girls to Class

109th Inaugural Lecture: EKSU Don Urges Governments to Prioritise School Counselling, Adolescent Mental Health

Ekiti Lawmaker Donates Textbooks, Exercise Books to Schools, Backs Oyebanji’s Education Drive

Faborode: Nigeria Needs Stronger Institutions to Turn University Research into Innovation

PAU’s School of Media, Communication Celebrates 20 Years of Shaping Media Professionals

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Tricky art of campaign rallies

Democracy With Scanty Debate

Lessons from Bangkok’s Nightlife Economy

The 2026 Things Fall Apart Festival

Nigeria Decides 2027 and the Burden of Proof

Ghana Read the Fine Print, Did We?

Beyond Extraction: Turning Africa’s Mineral Wealth into Lasting Prosperity

Tinubu’s Great Reset: Three Years of Reform, Eight Years of Transformation

The Death of A Public Intellectual: Patrick Dele Cole, 1940 – 2026

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Intelligence and Educational Certificates: The Cases of Anthony Kila and ECOWAS-AES Mésentente

Of Silent Nigerians And The Uncertainties of 2027

Why Otu Deserves Second Term

Mental Health, Suicide and Akpabio’s Insensitivity

Recidivist Sovereign Disregard for International Law: Re-Assessment of a Beginning Without an End

Still,The Disappearing Nigerian Middle Class

TINUBU’S PROXY ELECTIONEERING

The North, Sharia Applications and Investment Limitation

At the Marigold Hospital, Surulere: The Limitations of Foreign Policy Intellection

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