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2027: ADP in spotlight, held strategic NEC meeting amidst speculative merger

…As INEC held verification exercises for the party Opposition leaders in Nigeria are actively exploring the Action Democratic Party (ADP) as a potential alternative platform, alongside other parties, ahead of the 2027 general elections, as uncertainty room in African Democratic Party (ADC). Sources close to ADP told BusinessDay that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and read more 2027:…

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Stakeholders demand policy action on women’s economic inclusion in mining, agriculture

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s mining and agriculture sectors have called for urgent policy reforms to improve women’s access to finance, land, and decision-making, warning that persistent structural barriers continue to limit their economic contributions. The call was made at a high-level roundtable convened in Jos by Ziva Community Initiative (ZCI) in partnership with Women in Mining, read more Stakeholders…

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EPL: Cunha fires Man United to vital win over Chelsea

Manchester United secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, dealing a major blow to the Blues’ hopes of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League. A first-half goal from Matheus Cunha proved decisive, as Michael Carrick’s side strengthened their grip on third place in the Premier League standings. United took read more EPL:…

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ADC ready to unseat APC in 2027 – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has emerged as Nigeria’s most credible opposition force, capable of defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Atiku made the assertion in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, describing the ADC as a party grounded in read more ADC…

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CBN dismisses reserves decline concerns, cites strong external buffers

….Our reforms are durable, resilient to global shocks – Edun The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed concerns over recent movements in the country’s external reserves, stating that the fluctuations are normal and do not pose any risk to economic stability. Speaking during a press briefing at the conclusion of the IMF/World Bank Spring read more CBN…

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Airlines suspend planned shutdown of flight operations 

Airline operators in Nigeria (AON) have temporarily suspended their planned shutdown over increase in aviation fuel. The operators noted that while the suspension is temporary,  their next line of action depends on the outcome of a meeting with Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,  scheduled for Wednesday. The Airline Operators of Nigeria  read more Airlines…

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NGX expands trading window from 9 am to 4 pm

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced the expansion of its trading hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (WAT), effective Monday April 27, 2026, in a move designed to deepen market liquidity, enhance price discovery, and broaden investor access. Approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, the expansion shifts the market opening earlier read more NGX…

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US-Iran ceasefire puts pressure on Maser Group’s $150m Oil trade

A crude oil position linked to Maser Group has come under financial pressure following the US-Iran ceasefire, which reversed the market conditions that originally supported the trade.The position, estimated at around $150 million, is held through an African subsidiary of Maser Group using the IBKR brokerage platform. It was built during a period of heightened read more US-Iran…

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Nigeria steps up as regional anchor for policy capacity development

… Formalises $500,000 to AFRITAC West 2 Washington || Nigeria has formalised a $500,000 contribution to the third phase of the African Regional Technical Assistance Centre West 2 (AFRITAC West 2), reinforcing its role as a key supporter of regional capacity development and policy strengthening across West Africa. The signing ceremony, held on the sidelines read more Nigeria…

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Google Gemini’s adoption surge as AI adoption rise

Google’s artificial intelligence assistant, Gemini, is rapidly owning its place as one of the most widely used AI platforms globally, which highlights growth in users, performance, and enterprise adoption. Recent data from Bayelsa Watch show that Gemini has evolved far beyond its early days as Bard, becoming a deeply integrated AI system across Google’s ecosystem which include search, chrome,…

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