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Banks raise lending rates for top borrowers despite CBN cuts

Banks raise lending rates for top borrowers despite CBN cuts

“The divergence reflects the uneven transmission of monetary policy into bank lending rates, alongside differences in how individual banks price credit"
Dangerous spices: How melted nylon additive keeps plantain chips crunchy

Dangerous spices: How melted nylon additive keeps plantain chips crunchy

electricity

Power sector fix ‘ongoing work’ — APC-PCC; bonds can’t light homes, says ADC-PCC 

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10:02 am
African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi’s historic hat-trick

African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi’s historic hat-trick

Reigning African Footballer of the Year and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi claimed a first career hat-trick at the weekend in a 5-1 Ligue 1 rout of bottom club Le Havre.

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Tinubu reaffirms commitment to Project Nigeria

Tinubu reaffirms commitment to Project Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to Project Nigeria, pledging to build a prosperous nation, invest in youths and pursue development guided by Almighty Allah and Nigerians’ aspirations.

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Sultan Turbans two sons, Murtala Dan’Iyan as Dallatun Sokoto

Sultan Turbans two sons, Murtala Dan’Iyan as Dallatun Sokoto

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has conferred traditional titles on two of his sons, Alhaji Murtala Abdulkadir Dan’Iyan Jarman Sokoto and 10 other distinguished Nigerians in recognition of their contributions to humanity and community development. The ceremony, held on Sunday at the Sultan’s Palace in […]

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CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue Trump administration over White House access

Trump says ‘at some point’ US will have to give Iran ‘the hammer’

US President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his threat to resume strikes against Iran, telling a campaign rally that he may have to give Tehran “the hammer” at some unspecified time.

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2027: Bury differences to re-elect Tinubu, Otu – Governor’s wife tells APC women

2027: Bury differences to re-elect Tinubu, Otu – Governor’s wife tells APC women

….Betta Edu: We won’t repeat 2023 mistakes By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The wife of Cross River State Governor, Mrs Eyoawan Bassey Otu, has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) members to put aside their grievances, reconcile and unite ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying party cohesion is crucial to securing victory for President Bola Tinubu […]

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Adesina, Sanusi, Otti to lead African prosperity talks

Adesina, Sanusi, Otti to lead African prosperity talks

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Former President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina; Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II; and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, are among prominent African leaders expected to attend a conference in Abuja on November 3 to discuss strategies for building a prosperous, resilient and inclusive African economy. The second […]

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LP chieftain Arabambi sues CCB over Obi’s asset declaration

LP chieftain Arabambi sues CCB over Obi’s asset declaration

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), Chief Abayomi Arabambi, has dragged the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to court over its alleged refusal to release the certified true copy of the asset declaration form submitted by the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Party (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi. Also […]

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Plane crashes near Trump's Florida home, 9 dead

Plane crashes near Trump’s Florida home, 9 dead

A plane crashed in southern Florida near US President Donald Trump’s resort home on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, officials said.

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Solar Installation in Lagos See Costs and Benefits 

Solar Installation in Lagos: See Costs and Benefits 

Why stay in darkness when you can get uninterrupted power supply with Solar?  Why spend so much on fuel and diesel? When you can simply power your homes and businesses with the energy from the Sun. Benefits  – Solar saves you money and gives you peace of mind that NEPA light simply can’t give you. […]

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Highly capitalised stocks push gain to N2 trn in October 

Highly capitalised stocks push gain to N2 trn in October 

…As investors reap N4.5trn WoW  By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market strengthened Month-on-Month (MoM), in October 2026, as renewed buying interest in heavyweight stocks lifted the benchmark of the Nigerian Exchange, NGX Index above the 250,000-point psychological threshold.  The rally added N2.01 trillion to market capitalisation, reflecting strong price appreciation in selected large-capitalised stocks […]

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Politics

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Diri has betrayed Bayelsa to APC, says Dickson; ‘We won’t respond’ — Gov’s aide  

He called on Dickson and NDC to emulate Peter Obi, whom he described as having focused his campaign on issues
Mecca: May God convert our diversity to prosperity — Tinubu

Mecca: May God convert our diversity to prosperity — Tinubu

2027: ADC-PCC challenges Tinubu to defend failure to deliver electricity

2027: ADC-PCC challenges Tinubu to defend failure to deliver electricity

2027: ADC-PCC accuses Tinubu govt of plot to weaken opposition

2027: ADC-PCC accuses Tinubu govt of plot to weaken opposition

Atiku and Tinubu

Atiku tackles APC over Tinubu’s power pledge, says bonds can’t light homes

Top Podcasts

ONE VOTE: President, Governor or Lawmaker – Who Is Really Responsible for Your Problems?

ONE VOTE: President, Governor or Lawmaker – Who Is Really Responsible for Your Problems?

02:38 am
Ìwòyé: Sẹ́lí̀mù alápatà pa alábàáṣiṣẹ́ rẹ̀ nítorí àríyànjiyàn lórí ẹni tó yẹ kó gbá ilẹ̀; Ní Kògí, ọlọ́pàá yìnbọn pa olólùfẹ́ rẹ̀ tó tún jẹ́ ọlọ́pàá, kí ó tó yìnbọn para rẹ̀

Ìwòyé: Sẹ́lí̀mù alápatà pa alábàáṣiṣẹ́ rẹ̀ nítorí àríyànjiyàn lórí ẹni tó yẹ kó gbá ilẹ̀; Ní Kògí, ọlọ́pàá yìnbọn pa olólùfẹ́ rẹ̀ tó tún jẹ́ ọlọ́pàá, kí ó tó yìnbọn para rẹ̀

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Ìwòye: Emir Kàtsínà kìlọ̀ fún àwọn olóṣèlú pé kí wọn mú ìlérí tí wọn ṣe lásìkò ìpòlongo ìbò ṣẹ; Ààrẹ Bọ́lá Tinúbú fi ẹ̀sùn kan àwọn alátakò pé àwọn ló fa ìṣẹ́ àti òṣì orílẹ̀-èdè Nàìjíríà jẹ́

Ìwòye: Emir Kàtsínà kìlọ̀ fún àwọn olóṣèlú pé kí wọn mú ìlérí tí wọn ṣe lásìkò ìpòlongo ìbò ṣẹ; Ààrẹ Bọ́lá Tinúbú fi ẹ̀sùn kan àwọn alátakò pé àwọn ló fa ìṣẹ́ àti òṣì orílẹ̀-èdè Nàìjíríà jẹ́

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ONE VOTE: Are campaign promises real plans or political talk?

ONE VOTE: Are campaign promises real plans or political talk?

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ONE VOTE: Your candidate is missing from INEC’s list. What happens next?

ONE VOTE: Your candidate is missing from INEC’s list. What happens next?

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Ìwòyé: Cecilia Amos ta ọmọ tí ó ṣẹ̀ṣẹ̀ bí fún mílíọ̀nù méjì náírà ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ; Awọn ọlọ́pàá mú ọkùnrin ẹni ọdún mẹ́rìndínlọ́gbọ̀n ní Àṣábà lẹ́yìn tí ó jí olólùfẹ́ rẹ̀ gbé

Ìwòyé: Cecilia Amos ta ọmọ tí ó ṣẹ̀ṣẹ̀ bí fún mílíọ̀nù méjì náírà ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ; Awọn ọlọ́pàá mú ọkùnrin ẹni ọdún mẹ́rìndínlọ́gbọ̀n ní Àṣábà lẹ́yìn tí ó jí olólùfẹ́ rẹ̀ gbé

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One Vote: AI and Nigeria’s 2027 Elections  – Can Voters Tell What Is Real?

One Vote: AI and Nigeria’s 2027 Elections  – Can Voters Tell What Is Real?

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Foreign investors pull out N266bn from Nigeria in 3 yrs

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, November 2, 2026

The naira's exchange rate against the US dollar remains a major focus for businesses, importers, investors and Nigerians who depend on foreign currency for international transactions.
I confronted religious merchants in Kaduna to achieve peace — Uba Sani

I confronted religious merchants in Kaduna to achieve peace — Uba Sani

Kemi Badenoch

Britain shouldn’t apologise for slave trade; Africa profited — Kemi Badenoch

Christians in Nigeria still face unspeakable violence — US Rep Moore

Christians in Nigeria still face unspeakable violence — US Rep Moore

He got the loan, after “settling” bank officials. Until I left Sokoto in 1990, no wheat was harvested from the farms. In fact, the farmer, after collecting the funds, relocated to Kaduna

Why food security remains intractable

Metro

Plane crashes near Trump's Florida home, 9 dead

Plane crashes near Trump’s Florida home, 9 dead

A plane crashed in southern Florida near US President Donald Trump's resort home on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, officials said.
Dangerous spices: How melted nylon additive keeps plantain chips crunchy

Dangerous spices: How melted nylon additive keeps plantain chips crunchy

How melted nylon additive keeps plantain chips crunchy

How melted nylon additive keeps plantain chips crunchy

Ebola scare in Adamawa: NCDC confirms negative tests

Ebola scare in Adamawa: NCDC confirms negative tests

MASUSUKA: Shocking assassination of outspoken cleric

MASUSUKA: Shocking assassination of outspoken cleric

Columns

He got the loan, after “settling” bank officials. Until I left Sokoto in 1990, no wheat was harvested from the farms. In fact, the farmer, after collecting the funds, relocated to Kaduna

Why food security remains intractable

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Uzodimma and Okorocha: Big politicians and tricks of politics, by Owei Lakemfa

Uzodimma and Okorocha: Big politicians and tricks of politics, by Owei Lakemfa

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It’s not how much we borrow, but what we build — Tinubu

Re: Tinubu: Lion at home, lamb abroad?By Suleiman A. Suleiman

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Uncommon energy, by Patrick Omorodion

Uncommon energy, by Patrick Omorodion

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Okorocha, Uzodimma in Imo’s political history, by Tonnie Iredia

Okorocha, Uzodimma in Imo’s political history, by Tonnie Iredia

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With God, it isn’t too late, by Funmi Komolafe

With God, it isn’t too late, by Funmi Komolafe

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Tinubu: Is Lagos Island not a part of Nigeria? By Dele Sobowale

Tinubu: Is Lagos Island not a part of Nigeria? By Dele Sobowale

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Entertainment

Nathaniel Bassey becomes first African gospel artist to hit one billion YouTube views

Nathaniel Bassey becomes first African gospel artist to hit one billion YouTube views

Nigerian gospel singer and pastor Nathaniel Bassey has surpassed one billion views on YouTube, becoming the first gospel artist to achieve the milestone, according to available channel statistics.
‘I searched and found’ – Pastor Jimmy Odukoya confirms marriage to Pastor Mo Jasmine

‘I searched and found’ – Pastor Jimmy Odukoya confirms marriage to Pastor Mo Jasmine

Photos: Sanwo-Olu walks runway alongside models at Lagos Fashion Week

Photos: Sanwo-Olu walks runway alongside models at Lagos Fashion Week

Some actors don’t love fame; they just love acting – Lolade Okusanya

Some actors don’t love fame; they just love acting – Lolade Okusanya

Burna Boy’s incredible first feats that set Afrobeats ablaze in the world

Burna Boy’s incredible first feats that set Afrobeats ablaze in the world

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Solar Installation in Lagos See Costs and Benefits 

Solar Installation in Lagos: See Costs and Benefits 

itel Energy offers 48-hour repairs, product replacement to customers at exhibition

itel Energy offers 48-hour repairs, product replacement to customers at exhibition

How Young Nigerians Are Building Businesses Before They Raise Money

How Young Nigerians Are Building Businesses Before They Raise Money

Michael Kelechi Nwaobasi affirms court acquittal in sworn affidavit

Michael Kelechi Nwaobasi affirms court acquittal in sworn affidavit

Videos

Moonshot 2026: Watch all actions from founders, funders and stakeholders in this recap

Moonshot 2026: Watch all actions from founders, funders and stakeholders in this recap

One-on-One with 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council member, Segun Sowunmi

One-on-One with 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council member, Segun Sowunmi

Vanguard Mental Health Summit : To connect with children has to start early – Prof. Moshudat Abiola

Vanguard Mental Health Summit : To connect with children has to start early – Prof. Moshudat Abiola

Obi can’t win in Lagos; Tinubu’s electricity promise fulfilled -  Former lawmaker

Obi can’t win in Lagos; Tinubu’s electricity promise fulfilled -  Former lawmaker

ICYMI

Dangerous spices: How melted nylon additive keeps plantain chips crunchy

Dangerous spices: How melted nylon additive keeps plantain chips crunchy

By Elizabeth Adegbesan For some years, plantain chip has been one of Nigeria’s ultimate snacks which is affordable, accessible, and portable.But as inflation hovers at historic highs, a sinister economic survival tactic has crept into the informal food sector. Economy&Lifestyle discovered that to cut costs and keep chips crispy for days, some street entrepreneurs are […]
NDLEA arrests two cocaine couriers with 200 wraps, woman with 266 rounds of AK-47 ammunition in Abuja

NDLEA arrests two cocaine couriers with 200 wraps, woman with 266 rounds of AK-47 ammunition in Abuja

Sowore reacts as Ekiti police arrest 11 over attack

Sowore reacts as Ekiti police arrest 11 over attack

Deliver your ward or… – Gombe APC gov candidate tells supporters

Deliver your ward or… – Gombe APC gov candidate tells supporters

Imo postpones LG election indefinitely 

Imo postpones LG election indefinitely 

Today’s toons

Cartoon: 'Form a circle, wider wider; no, make it small'

Cartoon: ‘Form a circle, wider wider; no, make it small’

Mr & Mrs Cartoon: He touched skin to buy touchscreen

Mr & Mrs Cartoon: He touched skin to buy touchscreen

Mr & Mrs Cartoon: Zda ozda room embargo

Mr & Mrs Cartoon: Zda ozda room embargo

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Business

Highly capitalised stocks push gain to N2 trn in October 

Highly capitalised stocks push gain to N2 trn in October 

…As investors reap N4.5trn WoW  By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market strengthened Month-on-Month (MoM), in October 2026, as renewed buying interest in heavyweight stocks lifted the benchmark of the Nigerian Exchange, NGX Index above the 250,000-point psychological threshold.  The rally added N2.01 trillion to market capitalisation, reflecting strong price appreciation in selected large-capitalised stocks […]
Highly capitalised stocks push gain to N2trn in October 

Highly capitalised stocks push gain to N2trn in October 

Banks raise lending rates for top borrowers despite CBN cuts

Banks raise lending rates for top borrowers despite CBN cuts

Aradel reports strong 9-months operating performance

Aradel reports strong 9-months operating performance

Afreximbank, APPO establish Africa Energy Bank

Afreximbank, APPO establish Africa Energy Bank

Health

CONHESS: JOHESU mobilises health workers for showdown with FG

CONHESS: JOHESU mobilises health workers for showdown with FG

Health workers mobilise for showdown with FG over 13-yr salary adjustment delay

Health workers mobilise for showdown with FG over 13-yr salary adjustment delay

Pharmacists warn against patronising street medicine vendors

Pharmacists warn against patronising street medicine vendors

Deadly goods on sale: How fake products damage organs, destroy lives

Deadly goods on sale: How fake products damage organs, destroy lives

Sports

African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi’s historic hat-trick

African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi’s historic hat-trick

Reigning African Footballer of the Year and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi claimed a first career hat-trick at the weekend in a 5-1 Ligue 1 rout of bottom club Le Havre.
Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion at age 20

Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion at age 20

FIFA U17 WWC: Flamingos sail into semi finals, to meet Brazil

FIFA U17 WWC: Flamingos sail into semi finals, to meet Brazil

“He could no longer deliver” – Ten Hag explains why Ronaldo struggled at Man United

“He could no longer deliver” – Ten Hag explains why Ronaldo struggled at Man United

Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 to go top of the Premier League

Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 to go top of the Premier League

Relationships

The modern-day wife who has little or no respect for her husband!

The modern-day wife who has little or no respect for her husband!

When revenge could be therapeutic!

When revenge could be therapeutic!

Mother who encouraged her husband to abuse her daughter

Mother who encouraged her husband to abuse her daughter

The need to stop equating sex with love

The need to stop equating sex with love

Special Report

Can Tinubu’s education reforms rescue a generation? - Inside Alausa’s ambitious agenda 

Can Tinubu’s education reforms rescue a generation? – Inside Alausa’s ambitious agenda 

With nearly 46m children captured in education data system, 250,000 Nigerians undergoing training and one million out-of-school children back in classrooms…

Deadly goods on sale: How fake products damage organs, destroy lives

Deadly goods on sale: How fake products damage organs, destroy lives

As household budgets tighten, cheaper medicines and other products can appear to offer much-needed relief. But a low price may conceal a much higher eventual cost

My wife died two years ago, then grief opened door for madness

My wife died two years ago, then grief opened door for madness

Before then, she had been sick for a long time; the kind of sickness that drains everybody in the house – “The person caring for the sick is sometimes sicker than the sick person.”

Explainer: What if BVAS fails in 2027 election?

Explainer: What if BVAS fails in 2027 election?

Under the Electoral Act, if a malfunctioning BVAS cannot be repaired or replaced, voting in that specific unit is postponed to the next day.

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Technology

10 phones with biggest battery specs in Nigeria

10 phones with biggest battery specs in Nigeria

By Prince Osuagwu The life of a Nigerian phone user is funny. With power cuts and long days on the road, battery life is no longer just a specification on a phone’s spec sheet, it is peace of mind.This is because, a dead phone can mean missed calls, stranded commutes and lost work. So, for […]

Moniebook improves businesses with feedback tools

Moniebook improves businesses with feedback tools

By Juliet Umeh Moniebook, the business management platform under the Moniepoint Group, has pledged to deepen engagement with merchants and use their feedback to improve its solutions and address their operational needs. The company made the commitment at its first major merchant gathering since its launch last year, tagged: “An Evening with Moniebook,” which brought […]

Magna funding drive: Structured matchmaking offers solution to early-stage funding gaps

Magna funding drive: Structured matchmaking offers solution to early-stage funding gaps

By Juliet Umeh For many Nigerian startups, building a viable business is only half the challenge; securing investors willing to finance growth remains another hurdle. Despite the recovery in African venture capital, funding remains unevenly distributed, leaving many early-stage businesses struggling to reach investors whose interests match their needs. To address this gap, technology firm […]

Photos: Tech, AI, creative economy dominate conversations on Day 2 of Moonshot 2026

Photos: Tech, AI, creative economy dominate conversations on Day 2 of Moonshot 2026

Day two of Moonshot by TechCabal 2026 brought together technology leaders, startup founders, creatives, investors and industry professionals for conversations on the future of Africa’s digital economy, with sessions spanning artificial intelligence, financial technology, the creative economy and emerging technologies.

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Education

Policymakers must prioritise durable skills for future workplaces — Report

Policymakers must prioritise durable skills for future workplaces — Report

By Elizabeth Osayande  A new global report, HP Futures 2026, has urged policymakers in Nigeria and worldwide to prioritise durable skills such as creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration that will be essential in workplaces of the future. The report, led by HP, the Global Learning Council, and the Education Leaders Forum, convened 58 education, […]

Stop reacting, start protecting: Inside Nigeria’s fight to keep children safe in schools

Stop reacting, start protecting: Inside Nigeria’s fight to keep children safe in schools

When authorities announce new security measures, our reporting should not end with the announcement. When funds are allocated, we should investigate whether they are used as intended

Stakeholders reiterate need for quality, affordable education, as MD School is 40

Stakeholders reiterate need for quality, affordable education, as MD School is 40

By Adesina Wahab  Parents, teachers and old students have reiterated the need for affordable and quality education, saying the coming of private schools is helping the government to fulfil the obligation of ensuring the right to education of the citizens. They spoke in Lagos on Tuesday during a press briefing to announce the celebration of […]

JHU proposes new model for training Nigeria’s public servants

JHU proposes new model for training Nigeria’s public servants

By Elizabeth Osayande  LAGOS: James Hope University, Lagos, is pushing a new model of collaboration between academia and government to strengthen public-sector capacity in Nigeria, beginning with an exploratory meeting with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy. The postgraduate-only university, the first of its kind in Lagos State, is proposing capacity-building, joint research, […]

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