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News

SEC Raises Capital Requirements for Market Operators

Broker-dealers must now hold ₦2 billion, up from ₦300 million, with all regulated operators expected to comply by June 2027.

Sports

CAF Names Moroccan Referee for Nigeria–Egypt AFCON Playoff

Jayed leads an all-Moroccan officiating team on Saturday at Mohammed V Stadium as both beaten semi-finalists chase third place.

Politics

Court Orders Temporary Halt to Fubara Impeachment Process

The Oyigbo court told the chief judge, assembly and clerk to pause for seven days pending a suit's determination.

Sports

Asaba Super Cup Opens With Ughelli Rovers vs Sporting FC Warri

The off-season tournament, launched in 2023 by Delta Marines FC, returns at Ogor Technical School with a 4pm kickoff.

Education

Delta Govt Redeploys Sapele Technical College Principal Over Lapses

A January monitoring visit found no gate security, unapproved fees, weak supervision and farming on site, prompting her transfer to Asaba.

News

Delta Government Shuts Down LPG Project in Asaba

Officials say the plant on Infant Jesus Road lacked state consent, acting on residents' petition over safety setbacks near schools.

Politics

Rivers Assembly Insists on Governor Fubara’s Impeachment

Lawmakers cite the Assembly complex demolition and unauthorised spending, while two colleagues urge dialogue to avoid deepening the crisis.

Community

EFCC Summons Bomadi Chairman Over ₦800m Loan

Fifteen councillors petitioned that the bank loan lacked legislative approval and their signatures were forged, allegations Andaye denies as political rivalry.

News

Dangote Refinery Boosts Petrol Supply by 65%

The December jump followed leadership changes at NMDPRA, with national petrol stock cover rising from under 17 days to over 29.

International

Nigeria’s Inflation Eases to 15.15% as Price Pressures Slow

Monthly price increases slowed to 0.54 percent, while the IMF welcomed the trend and praised the rebased Consumer Price Index.

Community

Fear in Ughelli as Gunmen Strike in Broad Daylight

Attackers on motorcycles targeted a man in Iwhrekpokpor and fled, with residents blaming cult rivalries and demanding stronger policing.

Politics

Bomadi Councillors Flee Arrest as Impeachment Turns Sour

Fifteen councillors are in hiding after one was arrested and another's wife detained over the impeachment notice.

Politics

PDP Blasts FG’s $9 Million Deal With US Lobbying Firm

The opposition says the six-month deal, engaged for Ribadu, is needless given Nigeria already has an information ministry and media aides.

Niger Delta

NUPRC Cuts Entry Costs as Nigeria Offers 50 Oil, Gas Blocks

At a Lagos pre-bid conference, the regulator promised faster approvals and warned that licences must be developed, not hoarded.

Politics

Reps Committee Yet to Submit Report on $25m NFF Grants Probe

Lawmakers questioned whether FIFA and CAF funds aided development, and the matter should resurface when the National Assembly resumes.

Sports

Rabiu Upholds $500,000 Pledge Despite Super Eagles’ AFCON Exit

The businessman said he will still pay the sum promised for beating Morocco, praising the team's spirit before the Egypt playoff.

Education

Lecturers, Readers Get New Allowances as FG, ASUU Sign Deal

The deal replaces the 2009 pact, adds a 40 per cent salary rise and nine enhanced academic allowances, Alausa says.

Sports

Team Delta Targets Title Comeback at 2026 Niger Delta Games

After losing to Bayelsa by one gold in Uyo, Delta is retooling for February's nine-state, 17-sport under-20 championship.