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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, intensifying the contest for Nigeria's 109 senatorial seats. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported that deposit money banks in the country closed 476 branches and cash centers between 2022 and 2025, reducing their physical footprint by 8.8% over three years.

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