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Court affirms FCCPC’s jurisdiction over banks, dismisses UBA suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc challenging the authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate consumer-related complaints involving banks, affirming that the commission is legally empowered to exercise such jurisdiction. Delivering judgment on Wednesday in suit FHC/ABJ/CS/1972/2025, Justice James Omotosho held that the…
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FG courts UK investors to expand international schools in Nigeria
The Federal Government has courted investors from the United Kingdom to establish and expand international schools in Nigeria, as part of efforts to transform the education sector and broaden access to world-class learning. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Federal Ministry of Education following a courtesy visit by a high-level Schools and Skills delegation from the…
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African corporates to gain AfCFTA trade insights at Cairo training programme
African corporates will have an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) at the third edition of the AfCFTA Training Programme scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt, from June 16 to June 18, 2026. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the programme is being organised in collaboration…
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Settle issues privately, don’t bring shame on Ndigbo — J Martins tells P-Square
Veteran music producer and singer, J Martins, has called on the defunct P-Square duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, to settle their differences away from the public eye. He made the appeal on Tuesday, following Peter Okoye’s recent announcement that he would adopt a different birthday from that of his twin brother over alleged betrayal involving Paul and their elder brother,…
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Granite, ledger, and lineage: Reading Wale Edun through Egba history — by Segun Showunmi
In a country often captivated by improvisation, it is easy to miss the quieter tradition of governance that does not announce itself with spectacle. Yet, in the figure of Wale Edun, there is a discernible continuity one that runs from the granite outcrops of Abeokuta into the modern architecture of Nigerian fiscal policy. This is not merely biography; it is…
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Nigeria Police receive CNG buses, begin green energy transition for operational fleet
The Nigeria Police Force has received three specialised buses from the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPF-TF) and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG & EV), marking the commencement of its transition to green energy-powered mobility. The handover ceremony, held on Tuesday in Abuja, brought together senior officials from both organisations, including Executive Secretary of the…
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China-linked route exposed after US seizes Iran-bound ship with suspected dual-use cargo
An Iranian-flagged cargo ship recently seized by U.S. forces had recently traveled through Chinese ports, spotlighting a supply route now under scrutiny as officials probe suspected dual-use cargo aboard the vessel. The vessel, Touska, remains in U.S. custody as American forces continue inspecting what maritime security sources told Reuters is likely “dual-use” cargo — materials that can serve both civilian…
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Kano governor nominates Atiku’s son-in-law Murtala Garo as deputy
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has forwarded the name of Murtala Sule Garo to the state House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as deputy governor. Garo, who is the son-in-law of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, is expected to fill the vacancy created after the resignation of Aminu Gwarzo on March 27, 2026. Gwarzo’s exit followed a political fallout…
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Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
Tuesday began as a frantic day of diplomacy in Washington, with Air Force Two ready to fly Vice President JD Vance to Islamabad for another round of peace talks between the US and Iran. Several hours later, Air Force Two hadn’t taken off and the negotiations were postponed. President Donald Trump announced that he would extend the ceasefire with Iran,…
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Between Ambode and Hamzat: The choice for Lagos GAC — by Adejare Ibrahim
“If you were President Tinubu or a member of the GAC, would you choose Ambode again? Some of you don’t understand the meaning of loyalty in politics and life in general. In 2014, Akinwumi Ambode was single-handedly picked by the elders of Lagos APC and made the governor of Lagos State on a platter. With the support of Jagaban, he…
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