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Business
INEC begins display of the preliminary voter register and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the 2027 general elections, giving voters seven days to verify details and collect their cards.
Others
The Nigerian presidency pushes back against The Economist’s assessment of public dissatisfaction, defending President Tinubu’s economic reforms and addressing concerns ahead of the 2027 election.
Others
The Dangote Foundation unveils a N40 billion matching share scheme, offering Nigerian tertiary students and vulnerable women free Dangote Refinery shares when they purchase a minimum lot.
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Politics
Legal analyst Liborous Oshoma explains why INEC must recognise Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the Accord Party's court-affirmed presidential candidate, emphasizing the commission’s lack of stake in the dispute.
Others
President Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning and ordered an investigation into the fatal aircraft crash near Ondo State that claimed the lives of several Air Force personnel.
Others
Nigeria launches a nationwide digital postcode system promising building-level precision, but the move ignites urgent questions about where address data is stored, who controls it, and whether foreign cloud infrastructure undermines the...
Business
NeoFleet Capital raises $4 million to expand taxi fleet financing across Africa and Latin America, bridging the capital gap for professional mobility operators.
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Entertainment
Millions of Nigerians turn to browser games Lagos Life Lagos Run to experience virtual wealth and escape financial pressure. The games transform everyday struggles into playable scenarios offering a sense of control and billionaire status.
Entertainment
Two Nigerian-built browser games, Lagos Run and Lagos Life, have drawn millions of players within days, signaling a breakthrough for the country's nascent gaming industry and proving strong local appetite for culturally relevant play.
Others
Excluvia, a 2025 African creator-platform, consolidates five income streams—subscriptions, courses, livestreaming, and more—to help creators turn engaged audiences into accessible, sustainable earnings across local and global currencies.
Business
The Bank of Industry launches MyBOI Portal, a self-service digital platform enabling Nigerian businesses to apply for, track, and manage financing facilities online, streamlining access to loans and non-interest banking products.
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Business
Business
INEC begins display of the preliminary voter register and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the 2027 general elections, giving voters seven days to verify details and collect their cards.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Millions of Nigerians turn to browser games Lagos Life Lagos Run to experience virtual wealth and escape financial pressure. The games transform everyday struggles into playable scenarios offering a sense of control and billionaire status.
News
News
An ICE agent shot a man in the Bronx during a targeted enforcement operation, sparking political backlash. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the incident unconscionable and demanded policy changes.
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News
Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveils a new national centre to combat Russian disinformation and pushes for international AI safety standards at the UN General Assembly.
Politics
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting confirms the UK is reopening negotiations on the Chagos Islands handover to Mauritius after US President Donald Trump labelled the agreement terrible at the UN General Assembly.
Politics
The UK faces warnings of rising debt costs and slower growth ahead of the Chancellor's first Budget, as OECD and IMF highlight fiscal pressures from energy prices and global conflict.
Business
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has stopped publishing consumer complaint narratives, limiting public access to firsthand accounts of financial harm and reducing accountability for lenders, credit bureaus, and fintech companies.
Politics
New Pentagon data reveals another U.S. service member killed and 66 wounded this month, pushing Iran war casualties above 850 as reporting gaps and casualty undercounts draw scrutiny.
News
A legal opinion argues the White House cannot revoke press credentials based on coverage fairness, warning that credential censorship sets a dangerous precedent for future administrations regardless of party.
