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Last update: 2 hours agoMarkets Surge: Nigeria’s stock market jumped again, with the NGX All-Share Index rising 2.33% to keep year-to-date gains at 60.97%, as banking and industrial stocks led the green run. Fraud Crackdown: In Lagos, the Police Special Fraud Unit secured a court forfeiture order over an alleged N8.58bn fraud linked to a tech firm and other companies, targeting bank accounts and assets. Police Leadership & Courts: The IGP appointment narrative stayed in focus as courts pushed key cases forward—Jonathan’s 2027 eligibility suit was adjourned to May 15, while ex-Power minister Saleh Mamman’s bail was revoked and arrest ordered after repeated absence. Education Policy Tensions: WAEC says it has tightened computer-based WASSCE question sequencing to curb malpractice, while debates continue over English-only instruction and UTME education-student exclusions. Politics & Security: A cleric in the coup trial claimed he warned plotters their plan would fail, and Nigeria-Turkey defence cooperation is being pitched as a boost to counter-terrorism. Transport & Travel: A Delta flight bound for Lagos returned to Atlanta after about eight hours mid-air due to an operational issue, leaving passengers stranded.
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