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  • EU Unlikely to Support Trump on Iran Over Hormuz Deals

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on EU Unlikely to Support Trump on Iran Over Hormuz Deals

    Anchorman Rufai Oseni of Arise Television has asserted that European Union member states are unlikely to back potential U.S. military action against Iran, citing bilateral agreements that secure their shipping access through the strategic Strait […]

  • INEC: Security Key to Nigeria’s 2027 Election Credibility

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on INEC: Security Key to Nigeria’s 2027 Election Credibility

    The Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash O. Amupitan, has stated that national security and stability are fundamental to conducting credible elections, as the nation prepares for future electoral cycles. His remarks […]

  • Naira Strengthens to N1,355/$ Strongest Since Feb 2026

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Strengthens to N1,355/$ Strongest Since Feb 2026

    The Nigerian naira strengthened to N1,355 per US dollar on the official foreign exchange market on Monday, continuing a recovery trend that saw it appreciate from N1,363.5/$ on Friday. This level represents the currency’s highest […]

  • Aga Khan Exits East Africa Media for High-Growth Sectors

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Aga Khan Exits East Africa Media for High-Growth Sectors

    The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) will exit its 66-year stake in East Africa’s leading media company, Nation Media Group (NMG), after agreeing to sell its 54.08% shareholding to Tanzanian investor Rostam Aziz. The transaction, […]

  • Naira Extends Gains to N1,355/$ in Official Market

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Extends Gains to N1,355/$ in Official Market

    The Nigerian naira strengthened to N1,355 per US dollar on Monday, extending a week-long recovery to its highest level since February 2026, according to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data. This follows a closing rate […]

  • Europe Urges Israel: Don’t Invade Lebanon Over Humanitarian Risk

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Europe Urges Israel: Don’t Invade Lebanon Over Humanitarian Risk

    A coalition of European nations and Canada has urged Israel to halt its ground incursion into Lebanon, warning of severe humanitarian fallout as cross-border violence intensifies across the Middle East. The Israeli military announced “limited […]

  • Inflation Rate in Nigeria Eases to 15.06% in February

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Inflation Rate in Nigeria Eases to 15.06% in February

    Nigeria’s headline inflation rate moderated to 15.06 per cent in February, down from 15.10 per cent in January, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure, released in Abuja on Monday, represents a […]

  • Lagos APC Dismisses Momodu’s 2027 Tinubu Defeat Claim

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Lagos APC Dismisses Momodu’s 2027 Tinubu Defeat Claim

    Lagos APC Rejects Claim That Tinubu Could Lose 2027 Poll The Lagos State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a prediction by media executive and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress […]

  • ASI Crosses 201k as Nigerian Exchange Gains N1.97trn

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on ASI Crosses 201k as Nigerian Exchange Gains N1.97trn

    Nigerian Exchange Hits Historic Milestone as All-Share Index Surges Past 200,000 The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) achieved a historic milestone on Monday, with its benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) closing above the 200,000-point mark for the first […]

  • Arokodare Equalizes in Wolves-Brentford Draw, Edwards Praises

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Arokodare Equalizes in Wolves-Brentford Draw, Edwards Praises

    Wolverhampton Wanderers Rally for Draw After Substitute Arokodare Scores Equaliser Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a point in the Premier League after a 2-2 draw against Brentford at Molineux, with substitute Tolu Arokodare playing a decisive role. […]

  • Australia Hikes Interest Rate as Iran War Fuel Prices Surge

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Australia Hikes Interest Rate as Iran War Fuel Prices Surge

    The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised its key cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10 per cent on Tuesday, explicitly linking the decision to a sharp increase in fuel prices triggered by escalating […]

  • Nigeria Power Crisis: DISCOs Favor Band A Over B, C Customers

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Power Crisis: DISCOs Favor Band A Over B, C Customers

    Nigeria’s power distribution companies (DISCOs) are implementing a revenue-driven distribution strategy amid a severe nationwide electricity shortage, leaving millions of consumers with minimal daily supply. Power generation has dropped to approximately 2,900 megawatts for a […]

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