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Saturday, September 19, 2026 Volume XXIII Breaking News & Latest Updates
South-west CAN Rejects FRSC Amendment Bill, Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention Politics

South-west CAN Rejects FRSC Amendment Bill, Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the South-west zone has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withhold assent to the proposed Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026.The Senate had passed an amendment to the FRSC Act, prescribing sanctions for preaching in comm...

By Daniel Kanu July 26, 2026
Sola Akinsiku: Restoring Pride in Advertising Industry Business

Sola Akinsiku: Restoring Pride In Advertising Industry

Every Monday morning, the reception lounge of Lagos Airport Hotel takes on a familiar warmth. The spacious lobby welcomes a steady flow of professiona...

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Banks’ Maximum Lending Rate Drops to 33.16% as CBN Sustains Monetary Policy, Costs of Borrowing Remain High Business &ecomony

Banks’ Maximum Lending Rate Drops To 33.16% As CBN Sustains Monetary Policy, Costs Of Borrowing Remain High

The average maximum lending rate charged by Nigerian banks declined to 33.16 per cent in June 2026, easing from 34.78 per cent in May, as the Central...

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NCDMB Lauds Oil Firm, Brentex, on $50m Steel Pipe Facility, Assures of Industry Patronage Capital Market

NCDMB Lauds Oil Firm, Brentex, On $50m Steel Pipe Facility, Assures Of Industry Patronage

 The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has lauded Brentex Petroleum Services Limited on the significant progress recorded...

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Military: Rainfall, Muddy Terrain Hampering War Against Terrorists in Northern Region Military & Security

Military: Rainfall, Muddy Terrain Hampering War Against Terrorists In Northern Region

The military has said rainfall and difficult terrain have made the battle against terrorists in swathes of the northern region doubly difficult. ...

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