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Amaechi seeks investments in agriculture to ensure food security in Nigeria

A former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has called for significant investment in agriculture to ensure food security in Nigeria, Amaechi, who is also a former Governor of Rivers, made the call

April 23, 2026

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Police arrest officer over alleged extortion in Lagos viral video

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has identified, apprehended, detained and queried an officer captured in a viral video alleging extortion of a motorist. The police disclosed this in a post

April 22, 2026

News

Police dissolve tactical units, launch new crime unit in Rivers

The Police Command in Rivers has dissolved its tactical teams as part of efforts to improve efficiency and professionalism in its operations. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, told journalists in Port

April 22, 2026

News

Unclaimed dividends: Uwaleke wants capital market investors’ inclusiveness

The President of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN), Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has called for an independent oversight committee involving capital market investors in the annual auditing of the Unclaimed Funds

April 22, 2026

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Equities gain N861bn as market extends rally

The Nigerian equities market sustained a positive trend on Wednesday, recording a gain of N861bn, reflecting continued investor confidence. Market capitalisation rose from N140.523tn to N141.384tn, representing a 0.61 per cent increase.

April 22, 2026

News

Unity Bank, experts advocate green investment, climate innovation to drive economic resilience

Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, alongside leading climate innovation experts, has called for increased investment in the green economy and the adoption of frontier technologies as critical pathways to driving economic

April 22, 2026

Banking

Nestlé Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development partner to establish dairy technical skills development centre

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to establish a Dairy Technical Skills Development Centre in Paikon Kore, Gwagwalada, as part of efforts

April 22, 2026

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Nigerian Breweries strengthens financial position, signals optimism for sustained growth

Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, Nigerian Breweries Plc, has recorded a notable improvement in its financial standing, driven by strategic initiatives and prudent financial management, further reinforcing its outlook for sustainable growth. The

April 22, 2026

Business·News

MasterChef unveils 10 contestants for MasterChef Nigeria Crown Cooking Competition, with N73 million prize

The kitchen is set, the stakes are high, and the journey to culinary greatness is about to begin for the ten diverse home cooks competing for a staggering ₦73 million prize on

April 22, 2026

Entertainment·News

Mba, others warn drug abuse driving youth crime

Frank Mba, retired police DIG, has warned that rising drug abuse among youths is fuelling insecurity, urging parents to take responsibility through closer monitoring and deliberate guidance. He said the increasing connection

April 20, 2026

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