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FULL LIST: EPL 2025/2026 transfer spendings by club

Liverpool: €481.35m
Chelsea: €339.15m
Man City: €301.80m
Arsenal: €294.60m
Newcastle: €278.85m
Tottenham: €265.60m
Man United: €246.70m
Nottingham Forest: €241.83m
Sunderland: €213.44m
West Ham: €200.10m
Bournemouth: €181.10m
Wolves: €149.10m
Crystal Palace: €145.00m
Burnley: €131.50m
Everton: €129.75m
Leeds United: €113.70m
Brentford: €108.70m
Brighton: €82.00m
Fulham: €75.70m
Aston Villa: €70.50m

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Despite being among the top 15 English Premier League spenders during the 2025/2026 season, Burnley, West Ham and Wolves were relegated to the Championship. While Liverpool finished 5th after spending the highest amount on transfers, Aston Villa that spent the least amount qualified for the UEFA Champions League

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The stock market performance for the week ended (May 25-29)

Top 3 gainers ✅
1️⃣ INTENEGINS
Opened at: N3.41
Closed at: N4.52
% Gain: 32.55

2️⃣ SOVRENINS
Opened at: N2.28
Closed at: N2.75
% Gain: 20.61

3️⃣ TANTALIZER
Opened at: N4.13
Closed at: N4.89
% Gain: 18.40

Top 3 losers ❌
1️⃣ DANGSUGAR
Opened at: N87.0
Closed at: N71.15
% Loss: 18.22

2️⃣ TIP
Opened at: N33.80
Closed at: N28.40
% Loss: 15.98

3️⃣ PREMPAINTS
Opened at: N37.50
Closed at: N33.75
% Loss: 10.0

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The stock market performance for the week ended (May 18-22)

Top 3 gainers ✅
1️⃣ ABCTRANS
Opened at: N6.27
Closed at: N9.08
% Gain: 44.82

2️⃣ ACADEMY
Opened at: N7.05
Closed at: N9.15
% Gain: 29.79

3️⃣ UPL
Opened at: N5.0
Closed at: N6.40
% Gain: 28.0

Top 3 losers ❌
1️⃣ SOVRENINS
Opened at: N2.94
Closed at: N2.28
% Loss: 22.45

2️⃣ TRANSEXPR
Opened at: N7.06
Closed at: N5.72
% Loss: 18.98

3️⃣ CAP
Opened at: N233.70
Closed at: N199.0
% Loss: 14.85

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Out of the seven (7) Tinubu's appointees that resigned to contest for the governorship seat, only six contested on the platform of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). In the APC primaries, only Ahmed Galadima Aminu emerged as the winner while the remaining five lost. However, Nasiru Gawuna will contest on another platform

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The stock market performance for the week ended (May 18-22)

Top 3 gainers ✅
1️⃣ ABCTRANS
Opened at: N6.27
Closed at: N9.08
% Gain: 44.82

2️⃣ ACADEMY
Opened at: N7.05
Closed at: N9.15
% Gain: 29.79

3️⃣ UPL
Opened at: N5.0
Closed at: N6.40
% Gain: 28.0

Top 3 losers ❌
1️⃣ SOVRENINS
Opened at: N2.94
Closed at: N2.28
% Loss: 22.45

2️⃣ TRANSEXPR
Opened at: N7.06
Closed at: N5.72
% Loss: 18.98

3️⃣ CAP
Opened at: N233.70
Closed at: N199.0
% Loss: 14.85

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The stock market performance for the week ended (May 11-15)

Top 3 gainers ✅
1️⃣ BERGER
Opened at: N108.60
Closed at: N168.95
% Gain: 55.57

2️⃣ SCOA
Opened at: N22.65
Closed at: N33.05
% Gain: 45.92

3️⃣ DAARCOMM
Opened at: N1.58
Closed at: N2.25
% Gain: 42.41

Top 3 losers ❌
1️⃣ ZICHIS
Opened at: N33.36
Closed at: N29.43
% Loss: 11.78

2️⃣ TIP
Opened at: N35.90
Closed at: N32.30
% Loss: 10.03

3️⃣ NPFMCRFBK
Opened at: N6.40
Closed at: N5.76
% Loss: 10.0

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Following the @OfficialAPCNg reps primaries that took place last weekend, #TheICIR profiles the members of the House of Reps that lost their return tickets either by direct election, consensus or withdrawal from the race. Findings by the ICIR shows that six out of 9 federal lawmakers in Ondo State will not return to the House.

Stay updated here: https://t.co/T2wRGB8SQy

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The stock market performance for the week ended (May 11-15)

Top 3 gainers ✅
1️⃣ BERGER
Opened at: N108.60
Closed at: N168.95
% Gain: 55.57

2️⃣ SCOA
Opened at: N22.65
Closed at: N33.05
% Gain: 45.92

3️⃣ DAARCOMM
Opened at: N1.58
Closed at: N2.25
% Gain: 42.41

Top 3 losers ❌
1️⃣ ZICHIS
Opened at: N33.36
Closed at: N29.43
% Loss: 11.78

2️⃣ TIP
Opened at: N35.90
Closed at: N32.30
% Loss: 10.03

3️⃣ NPFMCRFBK
Opened at: N6.40
Closed at: N5.76
% Loss: 10.0

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The stock market performance for the week ended (May 4-8)

Top 3 gainers ✅
1️⃣ CAP
Opened at: N145.20
Closed at: N233.70
% Gain: 60.95

2️⃣ ZICHIS
Opened at: N21.78
Closed at: N33.36
% Gain: 53.17

3️⃣ FTNCOCOA
Opened at: N5.50
Closed at: N8.30
% Gain: 50.91

Top 3 losers ❌
1️⃣ NAHCO
Opened at: N258.0
Closed at: N203.95
% Loss: 20.95

2️⃣ GUINNESS
Opened at: N497.0
Closed at: N402.60
% Loss: 18.99

3️⃣ ACCESSCORP
Opened at: N27.0
Closed at: N23.60
% Loss: 12.59

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In the latest UTME result released by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Daniella Jesudunsin Owoeye became the candidate with the highest score (372/400) in 2026. Previous records show that Chinedu Christian Okeke got 374 in 2025 while three candidates (Joseph Oluwasijibomi Olowu, David Alayande and Joel Ehijele Orukpe) got 367 in 2024.

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The stock market performance for the week ended (May 4-8)

Top 3 gainers ✅
1️⃣ CAP
Opened at: N145.20
Closed at: N233.70
% Gain: 60.95

2️⃣ ZICHIS
Opened at: N21.78
Closed at: N33.36
% Gain: 53.17

3️⃣ FTNCOCOA
Opened at: N5.50
Closed at: N8.30
% Gain: 50.91

Top 3 losers ❌
1️⃣ NAHCO
Opened at: N258.0
Closed at: N203.95
% Loss: 20.95

2️⃣ GUINNESS
Opened at: N497.0
Closed at: N402.60
% Loss: 18.99

3️⃣ ACCESSCORP
Opened at: N27.0
Closed at: N23.60
% Loss: 12.59

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The stock market performance for the week ended (Apr 27-30)

Top 3 gainers ✅
1️⃣ ZICHIS
Opened at: N15.6
Closed at: N21.78
% Gain: 39.62

2️⃣ TIP
Opened at: N23.0
Closed at: N30.60
% Gain: 33.04

3️⃣ UACN
Opened at: N142.0
Closed at: N181.50
% Gain: 27.82

Top 3 losers ❌
1️⃣ UBA
Opened at: N55.0
Closed at: N42.75
% Loss: 22.27

2️⃣ ROYALEX
Opened at: N1.70
Closed at: N1.36
% Loss: 20.0

3️⃣ TRANSEXPR
Opened at: N7.90
Closed at: N6.40
% Loss: 18.99

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In April 2026, the Wike-led faction of the PDP pegged its presidential nomination and expression of interest forms at N51m and N21m for the governorship position ahead of the party primaries. Few weeks later, the Turaki-led faction backed by Seyi Makinde, pegged its presidential and governorship forms at N100m and N50m respectively

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Since Tinubu assumed office as Nigeria's president on May 29, 2023, he has made over 50 foreign trips. The president has visited France 11 times (which is the most). This is followed by the United Kingdom and UAE with 7 and 5 visits respectively

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Since 1999, the federal government has appointed ten ministers of power (excluding the ministers of state) to run the affairs of the ministry. Only 4 out of the 10 ministers have an engineering background. The president also nominated Joseph Tegbe, with engineering background following the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu. The minister-nominee has not been confirmed by the senate.

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On May 2, 2026, the Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed dumped the PDP for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) leaving behind Seyi Makinde as the last man standing in the PDP. As it stands, APC has 31 states while PDP, Accord Party, Labour Party, All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and APM control one state each.

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The stock market performance for the week ended (Apr 27-30)

Top 3 gainers ✅
1️⃣ ZICHIS
Opened at: N15.6
Closed at: N21.78
% Gain: 39.62

2️⃣ TIP
Opened at: N23.0
Closed at: N30.60
% Gain: 33.04

3️⃣ UACN
Opened at: N142.0
Closed at: N181.50
% Gain: 27.82

Top 3 losers ❌
1️⃣ UBA
Opened at: N55.0
Closed at: N42.75
% Loss: 22.27

2️⃣ ROYALEX
Opened at: N1.70
Closed at: N1.36
% Loss: 20.0

3️⃣ TRANSEXPR
Opened at: N7.90
Closed at: N6.40
% Loss: 18.99

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The stock market performance for the week ended (Apr 20-24)

Top 3 gainers ✅
1️⃣ UACN
Opening price: N100.0
Closing price: N142.0
% Gain: 42.0

2️⃣ UNIONDICON
Opening price: N16.50
Closing price: N21.90
% Gain: 32.73

3️⃣ NASCON
Opening price: N156.0
Closing price: N206.90
% Gain: 32.63

Top 3 losers ❌
1️⃣ INFINITY
Opening price: N19.0
Closing price: N9.35
% Loss: 50.79

2️⃣ ABBEYBDS
Opening price: N8.10
Closing price: N5.40
% Loss: 33.33

3️⃣ GUINEAINS
Opening price: N1.25
Closing price: N1.06
% Loss: 15.20

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In January 2026, Lagos State contributed ₦533.40 billion to the non-import VAT pool but received ₦111.22 billion, which is 21% of what it contributed.

In contrast, Imo State contributed ₦559.20 million but received nearly 2000% of what it contributed (₦10.66 billion)

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Number of people facing acute food insecurity in 2025
Top 10 countries

🇳🇬 Nigeria: 30.6 million
🇨🇩 DR Congo: 27.7 million
🇸🇩 Sudan: 24.6 million
🇾🇪 Yemen: 18.1 million
🇦🇫 Afghanistan: 17.4 million
🇲🇲 Myanmar: 16.7 million
🇧🇩 Bangladesh: 16.0 million
🇵🇰 Pakistan: 11.0 million
🇸🇸 South Sudan: 7.7 million
🇸🇾 Syria: 7.2 million

Source: Global Network against Food Crises

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The stock market performance for the week ended (Apr 20-24)

Top 3 gainers ✅
1️⃣ UACN
Opening price: N100.0
Closing price: N142.0
% Gain: 42.0

2️⃣ UNIONDICON
Opening price: N16.50
Closing price: N21.90
% Gain: 32.73

3️⃣ NASCON
Opening price: N156.0
Closing price: N206.90
% Gain: 32.63

Top 3 losers ❌
1️⃣ INFINITY
Opening price: N19.0
Closing price: N9.35
% Loss: 50.79

2️⃣ ABBEYBDS
Opening price: N8.10
Closing price: N5.40
% Loss: 33.33

3️⃣ GUINEAINS
Opening price: N1.25
Closing price: N1.06
% Loss: 15.20

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📷 The stock market performance for the week ended (Apr 13-17)

Top 3 gainers ✅
1️⃣ TRANSEXPR
Opening price: N3.77
Closing price: N6.05
% Gain: 60.48

2️⃣ ETI
Opening price: N46.0
Closing price: N67.30
% Gain: 46.30

3️⃣ STANBIC
Opening price: N138.0
Closing price: N188.55
% Gain: 36.63

Top 3 losers ❌
1️⃣ WAPIC
Opening price: N2.92
Closing price: N2.50
% Loss: 14.38

2️⃣ IKEJAHOTEL
Opening price: N39.0
Closing price: N33.40
% Loss: 14.36

3️⃣ INTENEGINS
Opening price: N3.55
Closing price: N3.06
% Loss: 13.80

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In the latest report from the Debt Management Office, only nine states reduced their debts year-on-year. As at December 31, 2025, Bayelsa State reduced its debts by 22.4% to N130.98bn (from N168.86bn in 2024)

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The ALL Progressives Congress (APC) has released its timetable and schedule of activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, alongside the fees required for aspirants seeking to contest on its platform.

Read: https://t.co/WMg0HToUua

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Since Caleb Mutfwang assumed office as the Executive Governor and Chief Security Officer of Plateau State on May 29, 2023, 1195 civilians were killed and 158 were abducted across 12 local government areas

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