Lagos, Nigeria FCMB Group has reported a strong financial performance, recording a profit before tax of N86.99 billion in the first three months of 2026. This is a major increase from the N35.02 billion it made during the same period in 2025. The bank’s profit after tax also rose sharply to N76.53 billion, up from […]
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Abuja, Nigeria The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum starting from June 6, 2026, to take concrete steps to protect doctors and other healthcare workers from increasing attacks, harassment, and violence in hospitals across the country. If the government fails to act, the doctors say they may
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Ibadan, Oyo State The Oyo State Police Command has stepped up security across the state, launching raids, stop-and-search operations, and intelligence-based patrols aimed at tackling crime and improving public safety. The move comes as many residents remain worried about security following the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area and reports
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Abuja, Nigeria The United Nations (UN) says many of the weapons stolen during Libya’s civil war in 2011 have ended up in the hands of terrorist groups and other armed criminals operating in Nigeria and other African countries. The warning was given by the UN’s top disarmament official, Izumi Nakamitsu, during a meeting at the
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Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria is getting closer to introducing state police, as the Presidency says work on the legal and constitutional framework needed to make it happen is almost complete. The development is a major step in a discussion that has lasted for more than 20 years, with many Nigerians arguing that states should have their
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Abuja, Nigeria The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has introduced new rules that will allow some Nigerians and organisations using solar power to sell their excess electricity to electricity distribution companies (DisCos). The new policy, known as the Net Billing Regulations 2026, is aimed at encouraging more investment in solar energy while helping to improve
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ABUJA, NIGERIA Nigeria attracted more foreign money in the first three months of 2026, but most of that money went into short-term investments rather than businesses, factories, or major projects that can create jobs. New figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) — the type of investment
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Akure, Ondo State Governors in Nigeria’s South-West region have stepped up efforts to tackle kidnapping, banditry and other security threats, with Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, saying the states are working closely together to keep residents safe. The governor spoke at a time when many people across the region are worried about rising cases of
Niamey, Niger Benin Republic’s President, Romuald Wadagni, on Tuesday visited neighbouring Niger Republic, becoming the first Beninese president to make the trip since the military takeover in Niger in 2023 damaged relations between the two countries. The visit to Niger’s capital, Niamey, is being seen as an important step towards rebuilding trust and improving cooperation
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Rubio cites operation that killed senior ISIS commander as evidence of deepening security cooperation WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States has confirmed that it is working closely with Nigeria in ongoing counterterrorism operations, signalling a significant strengthening of security ties between both countries amid growing threats from extremist groups across West Africa. Speaking during a
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