Nigerian Banks Seek More Time for CBN Payment Data Localisation
Banks and fintech companies are asking for more time to meet the CBN's January 1, 2027 payment-data localisation deadline, citing migration, resilience and cybersecurity concerns.
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VP Shettima returns to Nigeria after UNGA
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York,...
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Nigeria fight back to beat Madagascar 2-1 in AFCON 2027 qualifier
Nigeria came from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo, with two debutants scoring.
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Nigeria’s Aeon Raises $1 Million to Build Cyber Defence for Critical Infrastructure
Nigerian cybersecurity startup Aeon has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding led by Terra Industries to build cyber-defence tools for critical infrastructure.
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Nigeria Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs as Cost-of-Living Pressure Returns
Petrol has risen to about ₦1,400 per litre in Lagos and Abuja and up to ₦1,500 in northern Nigeria, while diesel has exceeded ₦2,000 per litre.
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Nigeria Returns to FTSE Frontier Market Status as Six Firms Join Frontier 50
Nigeria returns to FTSE Russell frontier-market status, with six Nigerian companies included in the FTSE Frontier 50 September review.
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Nigeria Detains 24 NSCDC Personnel as Probe Deepens Into Deaths of 37 Detainees
Nigeria's NSCDC has detained 24 personnel as investigations continue into the deaths of 37 people held over suspected illegal mining in Niger State.
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Europe Faces 510,000 bpd Jet Fuel Deficit in Fourth Quarter
Europe could face a 510,000 bpd jet fuel deficit in Q4 2026 as buyers turn to Nigeria, South Korea, the US and Canada after Middle East supply disruption.
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Dangote IPO Rush Exposes Stress Points in Nigeria’s Fintech Infrastructure
The Dangote Refinery IPO overwhelmed Nigerian investment apps, exposing fintech capacity risks while regulators warned investors to verify approved channels.
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Nigeria Face Morocco in Davis Cup World Group II Tie in Rabat
Nigeria face Morocco in Rabat on 19–20 September 2026 in Davis Cup World Group II after beating Uzbekistan 3–1 in February.
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Nigeria Sets 180-Day Roadmap for Digital Free Zones Initiative
Nigeria has ordered a 180-day roadmap for its Digital Free Zones initiative, with work spanning regulation, tax, banking, immigration and digital government processes.
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FG reviews 1978 Nigeria-Saudi air service agreement to secure more Hajj slots
The Federal Government has begun reviewing the 1978 Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to help Nigerian airlines secure mo...
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