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****NLNG expands VIBES Programme, inducts 103 new beneficiaries 

*https://businessandtransport.com/nlng-expands-vibes-programme-inducts-103-new-beneficiaries

****2 Weeks to go: Know  status of  your bank as 10 banks in last minute rush-BusinessDairy.ng

*businessdiary.ng 

****Investment And Financial Security Planning 

*https://theeagle.com.ng/investment-and-financial-security-planning

****NPA assures of seamless e-truck management system despite agreement review

 *https://businessandtransport.com/npa-assures-of-seamless-e-truck-management-system-despite-agreement-review

****Nigerian stocks hit historic high on strong liquidity, reform optimism fuels growth

*https://globalfinancialdigest.com/nigerian-stocks-hit-historic-high-on-strong-liquidity-reform-optimism-fuels-growth

****Flight suspensions across Middle East trigger airfare hike, hit tourism and global supply chains

*https://globalfinancialdigest.com/flight-suspensions-across-middle-east-trigger-airfare-hike-hit-tourism-and-global-supply-chains

****Nigeria bets on Oyedele’s reform credentials to drive fiscal efficiency, revenue growth

*https://globalfinancialdigest.com/nigeria-bets-on-oyedeles-reform-credentials-to-drive-fiscal-efficiency-revenue-growth

****Maiduguri blasts highlight security deterioration, threaten Nigeria’s growth outlook

*https://globalfinancialdigest.com/maiduguri-blasts-highlight-security-deterioration-threaten-nigerias-growth-outlook

****Oil price surge 3% deepens Nigeria’s fuel cost pressures amid rising inflation

*https://globalfinancialdigest.com/oil-price-surge-3-deepens-nigerias-fuel-cost-pressures-amid-rising-inflation

****Nigeria’s inflation slips to 15.06% but monthly price surge raises consumer concerns amid global tensions

*https://globalfinancialdigest.com/nigerias-inflation-slips-to-15-06-but-monthly-price-surge-raises-consumer-concerns-amid-global-tensions

****23 dead, 108 injured in latest Maiduguri’s bomb blasts, Police confirm

*https://franktalknow.com/23-dead-108-injured-in-latest-maiduguris-bomb-blasts-police-confirms

****IWD 2026: NAFDAC DG Calls For Increased Investment In Women, Children For Healthier Nigeria

 *https://therevealerng.com/iwd-2026-nafdac-dg-calls-for-increased-investment-in-women-children-for-healthier-nigeria

****Nigeria’s structural reforms trigger strong capital mobilisation, corporate balance sheets

*https://businessdiary.ng/2026/03/16/nigerias-sructural-reforms-trigger-strong-capital-mobilisation-corporate-balance-sheets

****Trump reveals Chief of Staff diagnosed with breast cancer

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/trump-reveals-chief-of-staff-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer

****Why I picked Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance – Tinubu

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/why-i-picked-oyedele-as-minister-of-state-for-finance-tinubu

****World Cup qualifier breaches: FIFA fines Nigeria, DR Congo

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/world-cup-qualifier-breaches-fifa-fines-nigeria-dr-congo

****Abuja-based varsity explains reason for ban on smartphones

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/abuja-based-varsity-explains-reason-for-ban-on-smartphones

****NRC breaks silence over Abuja-Kaduna train accident

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/nrc-breaks-silence-over-abuja-kaduna-train-accident

****INEC urges mass voter education ahead of 2027 poll

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/inec-urges-mass-voter-education-ahead-of-2027-poll

****Oil prices rise above $100 as Iran conflict escalates

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/oil-prices-rise-above-100-as-iran-conflict-escalates

****Middle East conflict: NLC wants allowance, tax relief for workers over fuel price hike

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/middle-east-conflict-nlc-wants-allowance-tax-relief-for-workers-over-fuel-price-hike

****EHICHIOYA EZOMON: The odds against opposition’s hope for APC’s ‘implosion

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/columnist/the-odds-against-oppositions-hope-for-apcs-implosion-by-ehichioya-ezomon

****FRSC sends important message to motorists ahead Sallah festivities

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/frsc-sends-important-message-to-motorists-ahead-sallah-festivities

****Lagos CP debunks viral extortion claim against task force

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/lagos-cp-debunks-viral-extortion-claim-against-task-force

****JUST IN: Chelsea face transfer ban, £10m fine over Premier league rule breach

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/sports/just-in-chelsea-face-transfer-ban-10m-fine-over-premier-league-rule-breach

****Burna Boy becomes first African singer to amass $1m from single concert

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/burna-boy-becomes-first-african-singer-to-amass-1m-from-single-concert

****Crayon publicly drags Don Jazzy, accusing label founder of stealing his ‘star’

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/crayon-publicly-drags-don-jazzy-accusing-label-founder-of-stealing-his-star

****Sokoto residents refute mass exodus claim amid bandit attacks

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/sokoto-residents-refute-mass-exodus-claim-amid-bandit-attacks

****Clark lauds Oborevwori’s commitment to riverine infrastructure devt

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/clark-lauds-oborevworis-commitment-to-riverine-infrastructure-devt

****Red Cross elects Prof. Atakpo as Delta Branch Chairman

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/red-cross-elects-prof-atakpo-as-delta-branch-chairman

****Police foil armed robbery attack in Oyo, arrest suspect

 *https://thenewsguru.ng/news/police-foil-armed-robbery-attack-in-oyo-arrest-suspect

****Onyeali, Ikpe, Dabiri-Erewa, Rewane, advocate greater diaspora participation in Nigeria’s economy 

*https://publicspherelive.com/2026/03/16/onyeali-ikpe-dabiri-erewa-rewane-advocate-greater-diaspora-participation-in-nigerias-economy

****Polaris Bank Chairman urges integrity, lifelong learning at 2026  CIBN Chartered Banker  induction 

*https://publicspherelive.com/2026/03/16/polaris-bank-chairman-urges-integrity-lifelong-learning-at-2026-cibn-chartered-banker-induction

****Dangote Seals US$4.2bn Gas Deal with China’s GCL Group to Power Its Ethiopian Fertilizer Megaproject

*https://veracitydesk.com/dangote-seals-us4-2bn-gas-deal-with-chinas-gcl-group-to-power-its-ethiopian-fertilizer-megaproject

****Governor Soludo commits to 2nd term, reflects on success at Anambra's  interdenominational thanksgiving service 

*https://publicspherelive.com/2026/03/16/governor-soludo-commits-to-2nd-term-reflects-on-success-at-anambras-interdenominational-thanksgiving-service

****BJAN Rite  Foods, others, seek stronger Consumer Protection 

*https://brandshowcase.com.ng/bjan-rite-foods-others-seek-stronger-consumer-protection

****Police detains six officers,  query  superiors  over viral extortion allegation in Onitsha 

*https://peopleandpowermag.com/police-detain-six-officers-query-superiors-over-viral-extortion-allegation-in-onitsha

****NITDA trains women to boost Nigeria's  cybersecurity workforce 

*https://peopleandpowermag.com/nitda-trains-women-to-boost-nigerias-cybersecurity-workforce

****Navy arrests two for  impersonation 

*https://peopleandpowermag.com/navy-arrests-two-for-impersonation

****AfrexInsure Names Lesley Ndlovu As New CEO

 *https://therevealerng.com/afrexinsure-names-lesley-ndlovu-as-new-ceo

****Tinubu Rewards D’Tigress Basketball Team Members Big

 *https://theeagle.com.ng/tinubu-rewards-dtigress-basketball-team-members-big

****Cyberbullying, Privacy Violation: Tiktok Streamer Peller, Faces N395m Lawsuit

 *https://theeagle.com.ng/cyberbullying-privacy-violation-tiktok-streamer-peller-faces-n395m-lawsuit

****Burna Boy Makes Another History, With $3m Tour

 *https://theeagle.com.ng/burna-boy-makes-another-history-with-3m-tour

****Onyeali, Ikpe, Dabiri-Erewa, Rewane advocate for increased diaspora participation in Nigeria’s economy 

*https://peopleandpowermag.com/onyeali-ikpe-dabiri-erewa-rewane-advocate-for-increased-diaspora-participation-in-nigerias-economy

****Lagos CP  hosts Federal Character Commission delegates,  assures  merit-based screening 

*https://peopleandpowermag.com/lagos-cp-hosts-federal-character-commission-delegate-assures-merit-based-screening

****NiMET, Rex  insurance, partner to launch weather index insurance for Nigerian farmers 

*https://peopleandpowermag.com/nimet-rex-insurance-partner-to-launch-weather-index-insurance-for-nigerian-farmers

****Middle East Crisis: What It Means For Oil-Rich But Refining-Poor African Economies

 *https://premiumnewsng.com/2026/03/17/middle-east-crisis-what-it-means-for-oil-rich-but-refining-poor-african-economies

****APC confirms zoning for NWC position ahead of national convention 

 *https://openbusinessng.com/apc-confirms-zoning-for-nwc-position-ahead-of-national-convention

****Transcorp Energy  wins bid to expand renewable power

 *https://openbusinessng.com/transcorp-energy-wins-bid-to-expand-renewable-power

****Olukoyede lifts African boy-child development award

*https://openbusinessng.com/olukoyede-lifts-african-boy-child-development-award

****APC  National Convention, Media critical to advancing  renewed hope agenda, says Idris

 *https://openbusinessng.com/apc-national-convention-media-critical-to-advancing-renewed-hope-agenda-says-idris

 ****Zenith Bank expands global network, births new branch at Manchester 

*https://businessupdatereports.com.ng/2026/03/17/zenith-bank-expands-global-network-births-new-branch-at-manchester

****iDICE Startup Bridge to support 500 tech entrepreneurs  with structured training 

*https://www.brandimpact.com.ng/idice-startup-bridge-to-support-500-tech-entrepreneurs-with-structured-training

****ICPC forcing me to cease from all political activities – El-Rufai claims

*https://franktalknow.com/icpc-forcing-me-to-cease-from-all-political-activities-el-rufai-claims

****NAFDAC orders recall of male enhancement capsules over safety concerns

 *https://franktalknow.com/nafdac-orders-recall-of-male-enhancement-capsules-over-safety-concerns

****Ogun: Customs intercepts contrabands worth 1.35bn, handover cannabis to NDLEA

*https://franktalknow.com/ogun-customs-intercepts-contrabands-worth-1-35bn-handover-cannabis-to-ndlea

****Shell resumes production at Bonga as it completes turnaround maintenance on FPSO

 *https://franktalknow.com/shell-resumes-production-at-bonga-as-it-completes-turnaround-maintenance-on-fpso

****NLNG Advances Media Excellence Through Change Your Story Workshop

 *https://franktalknow.com/nlng-advances-media-excellence-through-change-your-story-workshop

****Ekiti makes top 10 states in latest governance transparency index

 *https://franktalknow.com/ekiti-makes-top-10-states-in-latest-governance-transparency-index

****Alleged N8.7bn fraud: EFCC witnesses reveal bank transactions linking Malami’s wife, son

 *https://franktalknow.com/alleged-n8-7bn-fraud-efcc-witnesses-reveal-bank-transactions-linking-malamis-wife-son

****Ekiti makes top 10 states in latest governance transparency index

*https://franktalknow.com/ekiti-makes-top-10-states-in-latest-governance-transparency-index

****I pledge to boost revenue, fiscal discipline as finance minister - Oyedele

*https://franktalknow.com/i-pledge-to-boost-revenue-fiscal-discipline-as-finance-minister-oyedele

****Oyo Police solicit public assistance in identifying abandoned corpse

*https://franktalknow.com/oyo-police-solicit-public-assistance-in-identifying-abandoned-corpse

****Access Bank Urges Immediate Stakeholder Action To Unlock Intra-African Trade

 *https://premiumnewsng.com/2026/03/17/access-bank-urges-immediate-stakeholder-action-to-unlock-intra-african-trade

News Update,  Wednesday, 18/03/2026

‎**Tinubu arrives UK for historic state visit

‎**Eid-il-Fitr: FG declares Thursday, Friday public holidays

‎**Tinubu directs political appointees seeking elective positions to resign March 31

‎**Soludo sworn in for second term as Anambra governor

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‎**Shetima, Obasanjo, Jonathan, others in Anambra as Soludo takes oath of office for 2nd term

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‎**Soludo reaffirms confidence in Tinubu, seeks  federal support for South-East

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‎**Soludo’s second term: Anambra renews covenant with competence – Shettima

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‎**Soludo to Igbo: we trust Tinubu, don't waste your vote in 2027

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‎**Peter Obi visits ex-AGF Malami in Abuja hours after release from custody

‎**Osun LG crises won’t affect support for Tinubu’s re-election -Adeleke

 

‎**2027: ADC unveils governing blueprint, declares readiness for power

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‎**Plateau PDP crisis deepens as Wike faction elects Tongshep by

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‎**Keyamo admits fence breach in Akure Airport intrusion, orders probe

‎**Scandinavian Airlines to cancel 1,000 April flights over high jet fuel costs

‎**Ebonyi Assembly frowns at illegal mining, summons company

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‎**Aduda storms APC national secretariat hours after dumping PDP

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‎**Benin queen, others risk expulsion over Peller’s unauthorised palace visit

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‎**Sultan urges Muslims to look for Shawwal crescent on Wednesday as Ramadan nears end

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‎**Nigerian Bishops demand constitution overhaul amid rising religious violence

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‎**EFCC witnesses present bank documents in Malami’s alleged N8.7bn fraud trial

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‎**Lagos Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board records successful Holy Land trips for over 400 Pilgrims

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‎ ---targets wider participation in 2026 holy land pilgrimages

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‎**Maiduguri bomb blast: Police confirm 23 deaths, 108 injured

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‎**Dangote signs $4.2bn gas deal with GCL for Ethiopia fertilizer plant 

‎**Media professionals advocate fact-checking to curb misinformation

‎**Nkanu Youths hail Mbah at 54, celebrate ‘Father Figure’ leadership 

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‎**Lagos  prosecutes over 8,000 environmental offenders in one year

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‎**Ohanaeze celebrates Mbah at 54, applauds ‘Visionary Leadership’ 

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‎ **Onyeali-Ikpe, Dabiri-Erewa, Rewane advocate stronger Diaspora participation in Nigeria’s economy at Fidelity summit 

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‎**Iran mobilises citizens for nationwide rallies to defy ‘enemy’s plots’

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‎ **Trump sets record for longest state of the union address

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‎**U.S secret service opens recruitment, offers $75,000 hiring bonus

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‎**Trump’s counterterrorism chief resigns over US-Iran conflict

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‎**Iran asks FIFA to move World Cup matches to Mexico

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