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Kwankwaso Defection: We Recorded Membership Surge

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Monday, said there has been a surge in its online registration platform in the last 24 hours, prior to the defection of former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, from the party to ADC. New Telegraph had earlier reported that Kwankwaso, former governor...
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Zulum Dissolves Borno Executive Council

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. The decision is to provide an enabling environment for any member of the council who may wish to contest elective positions in the forthcoming general elections. A statement issued by the Secretary to the Borno State Government (SSG), Bukar Tijani,...
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FG Targets MSMEs’ Access To $3.5trn AfCFTA Market

The Federal Government yesterday launched the “CrossBorder Digital Payments and Identity in Nigeria under the AfCFTA” report, urging stakeholders to unlock trade opportunities for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to access the $3.5 trillion African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market. The high-level report, hosted by the Office of the Vice President in collaboration...
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FG sets 2028, 2029 launch for new Nigerian satellites

The Federal Government has fixed 2028 and 2029 for the launch of two communication satellites, NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B, as part of efforts to strengthen security and expand digital connectivity. The Managing Director of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, Mrs Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, disclosed this on Monday at the second Nigerian Satellite Week in Abuja, noting that...
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Zenith Bank & Visa launch new Zenith premium card in Nigeria

Zenith Bank Plc has officially launched the Visa Signature Card in collaboration with global payments leader Visa, in a move aimed at redefining the premium banking landscape for Nigeria’s affluent and globally mobile population. The new product, unveiled during a press conference in Lagos on Monday, is designed to offer a seamless bridge between local...
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Nigeria Secures Zero-Tariff Access to the Chinese Market

Nigeria’s trade relationship with China is set for a major boost as a new zero-tariff policy on Nigerian exports to the Asian country is scheduled to take effect from May 1, 2026. The development is expected to significantly expand export opportunities for Nigerian businesses and further strengthen economic ties between both countries, whose bilateral trade...
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Nigeria’s solar panel imports surge amid power outages

Nigeria’s worsening electricity supply challenges have continued to drive a surge in solar energy adoption, with fresh data showing that the country imported 2.9 million solar panels worth over N435bn in 2025. The figure also places solar panels among Nigeria’s top imported commodities, even as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to boost local production, according...
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NRS Leads Africa’s Push Against Illicit Financial Flows

The Nigeria Revenue Service will lead discussions on deploying tax reforms to combat illicit financial flows and drive economic growth. The NRS, in collaboration with the African Union Commission, will host the 5th session of the Sub-Committee on Tax and Illicit Financial Flows under the Specialised Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and...
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