INEC’s release of the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections has intensified the contest for Nigeria’s 109 senatorial seats.
Meanwhile, the CBN reports that Nigerian banks closed 476 branches and cash centres between 2022 and 2025, reducing the number from 5,410 to 4,934, an 8.8% decline.
These developments are among the major stories making the headlines now
1. 2027: INEC final list sets off Senate race
The Independent National Electoral Commission’s release of the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections has intensified the battle for the 109 senatorial seats across the country.
With the publication of the list, political parties and their candidates now have a clearer picture of the contenders for the Senate, setting the stage for a fierce contest for the legislative seats in the February 2027 elections.
Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-final-list-sets-off-senate-race/
2. Banks shut 476 branches in three years
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