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Opinion
Nigeria's tax reform is long overdue — but implementation will be everything
Nigeria's tax reform legislation is welcome but the FIRS must be modernised first — implementation is what will determin...
Adaeze Nwosu · 15 Jun 2026 · 6 min
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Politics
INEC announces 2027 general election timetable as parties begin grassroots mobilisation
INEC has released the 2027 general election timetable, setting voter registration deadlines and primaries windows for al...
Ngozi Amuche · 15 Jun 2026 · 5 min
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Business
Nigeria's GDP grows 4.2% in Q1 2026, fastest pace in seven years, driven by services and agriculture
Nigeria's economy grew 4.2% in Q1 2026, the fastest pace since 2019, driven by strong services and agricultural output.
Funke Adeyemi · 15 Jun 2026 · 4 min
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Sports
Enyimba FC sign Ghanaian striker Michael Anim from Accra Hearts of Oak in record NPFL transfer
Enyimba FC sign Ghanaian striker Michael Anim from Hearts of Oak for a record ₦85 million NPFL transfer fee.
Tunde Balogun · 15 Jun 2026 · 3 min
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Entertainment
Burna Boy wins third Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album with 'Coastal Highway'
Burna Boy wins his third Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album with Coastal Highway, the first African artist to achi...
Promise Okotoko · 15 Jun 2026 · 5 min
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Business
Access Bank acquires South African lender Standard Chartered South Africa in $600 million deal
Access Bank acquires Standard Chartered South Africa for $600 million, becoming one of Africa's five largest banks.
Funke Adeyemi · 14 Jun 2026 · 4 min
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Technology
NITDA launches ₦5 billion fund to train 100,000 Nigerian developers in AI and cloud computing
NITDA launches a ₦5 billion fund to train 100,000 Nigerian developers in AI and cloud computing, targeting top-five glob...
Damilola Eze · 14 Jun 2026 · 4 min
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Health
New malaria vaccine achieves 82% efficacy in landmark Nigeria-Ghana clinical trial
A new Oxford-developed malaria vaccine shows 82% efficacy in a Nigeria-Ghana clinical trial, the strongest result for an...
Emeka Okorie · 14 Jun 2026 · 5 min
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Sports
NPFL Week 32 results: Shooting Stars reclaim top spot as Rivers United draw
NPFL Week 32: Shooting Stars reclaim top spot with a 2-0 win as Rivers United drop points in a home draw with Lobi Stars...
Tunde Balogun · 14 Jun 2026 · 3 min
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World
G7 summit agrees historic $500 billion climate fund for developing nations with Africa receiving largest share
G7 agrees a $500 billion annual climate fund for developing nations by 2030, with Africa receiving 35% for energy transi...
Amaka Nwachukwu · 14 Jun 2026 · 5 min
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Opinion
We need to talk about the Niger Delta's missing generation of entrepreneurs
The Niger Delta has never produced a company with more than 500 employees despite 40 years of oil wealth. Here is why th...
Adaeze Nwosu · 14 Jun 2026 · 6 min
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Technology
Flutterwave reaches $500 million annual revenue milestone, eyes New York Stock Exchange listing in 2027
Flutterwave hits $500M annual revenue and is targeting a NYSE listing in 2027, processing 700M+ transactions across 34 A...
Damilola Eze · 13 Jun 2026 · 4 min
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Education
JAMB announces 2027 UTME new format with computer-based testing at 1,200 centres nationwide
JAMB announces major 2027 UTME reforms including a new critical thinking paper and 24-hour score reporting at 1,200 CBT...
Bisi Adebayo · 13 Jun 2026 · 4 min
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Sports
Nigeria to host 2028 Africa Cup of Nations after successful bid beats South Africa and Egypt
Nigeria wins the bid to host AFCON 2028, beating South Africa and Egypt after a successful CAF inspection of four propos...
Tunde Balogun · 13 Jun 2026 · 4 min
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Sports
Nigeria Women's Volleyball team qualifies for 2026 World Championship after continental triumph
Nigeria's women's volleyball team qualifies for the 2026 World Championship after winning the African Championship in Tu...
Tunde Balogun · 13 Jun 2026 · 3 min