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Two non-governmental organisations have decried the ongoing attack on Makoko community, an impoverished and predominantly fishing community in Lagos, describing it as a symbolically inhuman and vicious New Year gift on the urban poor while calling on the state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to halt the exercise. The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) and Centre for Children’s Health Education …

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First HoldCo Plc has announced that its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria (FirstBank), has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum capital requirement of ₦500 billion.

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As the new economic year begins in Nigeria, statements and policies emanating from government officials' corridors project cautious optimism. One of the official narratives that expresses renewal of hope and confidence is the projection from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that the economy is expected to continue expanding, with GDP growth at 4.49 percent, and headline inflation is projected to moderate to 12.9 percent.

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has categorically rejected a circulating report claiming the refinery is shutting down for maintenance, describing the story as false and misleading.

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Nigerian Exchange (NGX) opened the year on a strong footing, with equities market capitalisation crossing the ₦100 trillion mark, buoyed by renewed investor demand and broad-based gains across listed stocks.

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Technical Adviser on Media and Public Affairs to the Bayelsa State Governor, Hon.Wisdom Oniekpar Ikuli has said there was need to immortalize the pioneer First lady of the Old Rivers State, Mrs Ethel Diette-Spiff over her role in the established of the Oloibiri Oil and Gas Museum, Otabagi, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to significantly step up enforcement actions in 2026, following the enactment of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen investor confidence and market integrity.

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released names of shortlisted applicants for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 34/2025.

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Captured Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has landed in New York in a Government plane owed by the Ministry of Justice.

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Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, bade farewell to Lagos State selected candidates of 90 Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) in a Departure Ceremony organised by Lagos State Government on 2nd January, 2026 at the TA Lagbaja Cantonment parade ground, Ikeja. 

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