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Morning recap: INEC unveils list of Senate race, banks shut 476 branches in three years, other top stories

Read the morning recap of top stories, including INEC’s final list for the 2027 Senate race and a CBN report on banks shutting 476 branches. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-inec-unveils-list-of-senate-race-banks-shut-476-branches-in-three-years-other-top-stories/

Morning recap: INEC unveils list of Senate race, banks shut 476 branches in three years, other top stories

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, sparking heightened competition for 109 senatorial seats. Earlier, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported that banks in the country had closed 476 branches and cash centers from 2022 to 2025, resulting in an 8.8% reduction in their physical presence.

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