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National News
Power Minister Apologises to Nigerians Over Power Outages: The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has tendered a public apology to Nigerians over the crippling and persistent outages witnessed in the last month, admitting the blackout has deepened hardship across homes, businesses, schools and industries.
Nigeria and Finland Sign MoU on Digitalisation and Innovation: Nigeria and Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on digitalisation and innovation to deepen bilateral cooperation in the digital sector.
El-Rufai Arraigned in Kaduna Court Under Heavy Security: Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been arraigned in a Kaduna court over alleged corruption offences, with journalists barred from the courtroom.
UK Returnee Dies in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash: A UK returnee, travelling to attend a wedding in Abeokuta, lost her life in a road crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
INEC Unveils Revised Guidelines for Political Parties: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled a revised draft of the 2026 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, aiming to strengthen the electoral process.
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Afenifere Diaspora Faults APC on Security, Election Issues: The Afenifere Diaspora USA has criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) over worsening insecurity in Nigeria and alleged attempts to weaken the electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general election.
Tinubu’s UK Visit Yielding Results, Not Just Optics: A policy analyst has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s foreign engagements, citing tangible economic benefits, including a £746 million export finance agreement with the UK to upgrade Lagos Port Complex.
ADC Unveils Reforms: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has introduced sweeping constitutional reforms to strengthen internal democracy, promote ideology, and modernize its operations.
African News Headlines
Chad Relocates Sudan Refugees as Army Deploys Near Border: Chad has begun relocating refugees from its border with Sudan due to cross-border attacks.
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Ghana’s President Criticizes US for Erasing Black History: Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has criticized the US for normalizing the erasure of Black history.
Rwanda’s Kagame Urges Leaders to Prioritize Citizens: Rwandan President Paul Kagame has urged leaders to put citizens first and end repeat failures.
Nigeria Rolls Out New HIV Prevention Injection: Nigeria has launched a new HIV prevention injection, restricting use for pregnant women.
International News
Iran War Starts to Hit Global Economy: The Iran war is taking a toll on major economies, with rising energy prices and uncertainty dampening activity.
US and Iran Exchange Proposals to End War: The US has sent a 15-point plan to Iran to end the war, including strict limits on its nuclear program.
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Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Tehran: Israel has launched a wave of strikes targeting infrastructure across Tehran.
Global News Headlines
Global Energy Crisis Deepens: The global energy crisis is worsening, with efforts to plug the supply gap falling short.
Airstrikes Continue in Ukraine: Russian attacks have killed and injured civilians and damaged critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
Refugees Return to DR Congo as Border Reopens: Over 33,000 Congolese refugees have returned from Burundi to eastern DR Congo since the border reopened.
Stock Exchange News
- NGX All-Share Index Rises 0.85% to 200,705.88.
- Airtel Africa Leads Gainers with 10% Share Price Appreciation.
- Naira Gains N5.75 at Official Market, Trading at N1,382.63 per Dollar.
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Exchange Rate News
- Naira Appreciates to N1,395 per Dollar in Parallel Market.
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate: Official Rate at N1,382.63, Parallel Market at N1,395-N1,430.
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Pound to Naira Exchange Rate: Official Rate at N1,804.50, Parallel Market at N1,895-N1,920.
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) saw a 0.85% increase in its All-Share Index, closing at 200,705.88, with 37 gainers and 23 losers. Airtel Africa led the gainers with a 10% share price appreciation, closing at N2,497.00 per share.
- The Naira appreciated to N1,395 per dollar in the parallel market, while the official rate is N1,382.63 per dollar. The Pound to Naira exchange rate is N1,804.50 at the official market and N1,895-N1,920 at the parallel market.
Entertainment News
AMVCA 2026 Nominees to be Announced This Sunday: The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) will reveal its 2026 nominees on March 29, featuring 32 categories, including Best Indigenous Language – North Africa and Best Indigenous Language – Central Africa.
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Adekunle Gold Spotted with Mia Khalifa, 2 Chainz at Paris Fashion Week 2025: The Afrobeats star turned heads at Paris Fashion Week, sparking reactions from Nigerians.
Fashion and Style News
Lagos Fashion Week SS26 Trend Report: Brown was the new bold, with designers like Babayo, Ajabeng, and Adama Paris showcasing earthy hues. Metallics and iridescents shone bright, while orange and purple made statements.
Simi Sanya & Femi Dapson’s Wedding Looks: The couple’s traditional wedding reception featured a butter yellow and crimson palette, with Simi wearing a fully beaded Veekee James gown.
Tyla Slays Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2026 Show: The singer attended Paris Fashion Week in a deconstructed grey knitted vest and low-slung blue trousers.
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Sports News
NFL Standings: Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, and Seattle Seahawks are tied for the top spot with 14 wins and 3 losses.
MLB Preseason: Atlanta Braves defeated Tampa Bay Rays 3-2, while Minnesota Twins beat Boston Red Sox 15-6.
Tennis: Sebastian Korda stunned world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz at the 2026 Miami Open.
NCAA Women’s Basketball: Notre Dame upset Ohio State to advance to the Sweet-16 for the fifth consecutive season.
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