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Some people believe that our forefathers lived long, healthy lives without the aid of vaccines. In Nigeria, these opinions have often led to a debate on the necessity of vaccines in healthcare. They have also contributed to vaccine hesitancy among the citizens. Are vaccines really as important for our health …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE   In barely two weeks, Nigeria’s banking sector will once again be at a historic turning point. As the deadline for the latest recapitalisation exercise approaches on March 31, 2026, with no fewer than 31 banks having met the new capital rule, leaving out two that are reportedly …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE The past recurring conflicts on other continents and the current developments in the Middle East are a clear reminder to the world that energy markets are deeply linked to conflict and uncertainty, as experienced across the globe today. The rise in geopolitical tensions with Iran, Israel, and …

This week, CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, sponsored by Technology Company, Globacom spotlights the meteoric rise of South African actress, and television personality, Nomzamo Mbatha. In an exclusive interview set against the backdrop of the Cradle of Humankind, Mbatha, 35 sits down with CNN’s Larry Madowo to discuss her journey from …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks in the international oil market.   The conflict in the Middle East has led to the shutdown of some refineries and cut in refinery production across the world. This is …

The federal high court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the alleged terrorism trial of former attorney-general of the federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, until March 10, 2026. The adjournment followed an application by Rotimi Oyedepo, Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, who requested additional time to enable …

The Nigerian police has reveal details of how Olukayode Olusanya, founder of Oak Homes Limited, allegedly defrauded a U.S.-based client, Anthony Ugbebor, an engineer. The police are prosecuting Olusanya and his firm before Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos on a four-count charge involving an alleged …

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has renewed calls for an urgent expansion of Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity, warning that rising global geopolitical tensions could trigger fuel supply disruptions, higher pump prices and renewed pressure on the foreign exchange market. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja, PETROAN’s …

Algeria has formally expressed interest in hosting a future edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), marking a significant potential expansion of the African Union Commission-backed Pan-African music platform into North Africa. The development followed a meeting in Abidjan between Algeria’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, His Excellency Mohamed Abdelaziz …

BLAISE UDUNZE At the 304th policy meeting held on Wednesday, the 25th February, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee cut the rate by 50 basis points to 26.5 percent from 27 percent, which has been widely described as a cautious transition from prolonged tightening to calibrated easing. …