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Top South African bank eyes African expansion

FirstRand is exploring opportunities in southern and western Africa as the continent's biggest bank by market value looks to grow their contribution to earnings. The Johannesburg-based firm is considering expanding its operations in Ghana and Nigeria as

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Tinubu's aide, Bwala defends govt, denies claims of corruption in Nigeria

The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has denied corruption claims defending the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Bwala praised Tinubu's policies during an interview with Journalist, Meh

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Naira slides for second week, hits N1,393 against dollar

The continued weakening of the local currency comes despite efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria to stabilise the market. The apex bank had recently intervened by withdrawing dollars from circulation in the foreign exchange market. The Nigerian naira h

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Tinubu approves deployment of 65 Ambassadors to key foreign missions, UN

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate to Nigeria's foreign missions and multilateral institutions across the globe, including the United Nations, in a move aimed at strengthening the country's diplomatic presence

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ADC South-South Condemns Arson Attack On Party Office In Rivers, Urges President Tinubu To Prioritise Protection Of Lives, Property

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) South-South Zone has strongly condemned the arson attack on its party office in Ubima Ward, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, where suspected political thugs allegedly invaded the facility and set it abla

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So This Happened (EP 379) reviews: Nigerian protests over Iran-Israel war spark debate

Protests erupted in parts of northern Nigeria as members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria took to the streets to condemn the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, during the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Demonstrators waved Iranian

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Aide gives update on Nnaji's certificate allegation - P.M. News

Ngwu said Nnaji was seeking an order compelling the university to release his academic transcript, which he reportedly requested since May 2025. Dr Robert Ngwu, the Special Adviser to former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Uche Nnaji,

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Daniel Bwala: You can't defend Tinubu's govt without looking stupid - Isaac Fayose

Popular Nigerian businessman, Isaac Fayose has stated that defending the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is a difficult job. The internet personality was reacting to an interview granted to Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Po

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Embrace Pragmatic Politics, PDP National Woman Leader Charges Women

The National Woman leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Chinenyenwa Ogbu, Friday, charged women to be more politically conscious, and collaborate with other like-minded local and international bodies to ensure women's emancipation in Nigeria an

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Africa PORTS & SHIPS maritime news 7 March 2026

The reported destruction of a significant portion of Iran's conventional naval surface fleet represents more than a tactical battlefield development -- it may mark a temporary end to Tehran's ambitions as a visible blue-water naval actor beyond the Persia