Economy
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Zenith, MTN, AXA Mansard Named Top Stock Picks for Week
Zenith Bank, MTN Nigeria, and AXA Mansard are top stock picks this week, per Premium Times, with a disclaimer it's not a recommendation.
Crowding Out Risk: Government Borrowing May Deter Private Investment
Government's cheap borrowing through securities could absorb savings meant for private investment, warns Uddin Ifeanyi.
Busha Launches Signal Prediction Market in Lagos
Busha unveils Signal by Busha, a licensed prediction market for existing users via web platform.
US Bond Yields Hit 20-Year High, Pressuring Naira and Stocks
US bond yields reach a 20-year high, putting pressure on the Naira and Nigerian stocks, as inflation runs above Fed targets.
Politics
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Woman Arrested for Drug Smuggling Attempt at Abeokuta Prison
A female visitor was arrested at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abeokuta for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into the facility.
US Strikes Iran's Larak Island, IRGC Warns of 'Fatal Mistake'
US bombs Iran's Larak Island; IRGC's Sardar Mohebi calls it a strategic and fatal mistake.
Opinion Piece Urges Tinubu Re-election, Citing Vision for Nigeria
An opinion article by Dan Aibangbe argues for President Bola Tinubu's re-election, describing his vision for Nigeria.
Nigeria's Digital Health Sector Shows Promise, Yet Most Nigerians Read More
Nigeria's digital health sector is a bright spot in tech, but most Nigerians read more, highlighting a gap.
Metro
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Police Corruption Erodes Public Trust, Intelligence Sharing: Study
New study finds police misconduct reduces public confidence and willingness to share intelligence.
Plateau Bans Illegal Hisba Operations in Jos North
Plateau State government bans illegal Hisba activities in Jos North LGA, citing parallel authority concerns.
APC Ward Chairman Killed in Kano Attack
Suspected kidnappers kill APC chairman and another resident in Kano community attack.
Kano Delegation Visits Sokoto to Condole Sultan Over Sardauna's Death
Kano State delegation visits Sokoto to condole with the Sultan and the state over the passing of Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji.
World
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Two Nigerians Arrested in South Africa on Drug Allegations
Two Nigerians were arrested in South Africa for alleged drug possession following a tip-off, Premium Times reports.
Tinubu Lodges Complaint with AU Over South Africa Attacks
President Tinubu formally complains to AU about recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
SASSA Beneficiaries Face Black Card Deadline in South Africa
SASSA beneficiaries in South Africa face a black card deadline on August 31, 2026, as reported in South African News Briefs.
Rwanda Farmers to Adopt Conservation Agriculture on 100,000 Hectares
Rwanda plans conservation agriculture on 100,000 hectares for 2027A season as El Niño rains loom.
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Opinion
More Opinion →UNGA 2026: Nigeria's Cost-of-Living Crisis Should Shape Agenda
An editorial argues Nigeria's UNGA 2026 participation must not be a jamboree amid a severe cost-of-living crisis.
Presidency Spends N37.64bn on Travel in Three Years
GovSpend data shows the Presidency spent N37.64 billion on travel from June 2023 to April 2026.
Spotlight
All Spotlight →1,932 Killed in Borno, Adamawa, Yobe in Q2 2026, Report Says
At least 1,932 people were killed across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe between April and June 2026, with insecurity hampering aid.
Nigeria Records 106 Conflict Incidents, 445 Casualties in Two Weeks
Nigeria saw 106 violent conflicts, 445 casualties, and 256 kidnappings between July 26 and August 8, 2026.