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Adesina Announces Nigeria Secures $7.6bn Investment Interests at Africa Forum

Nigeria has secured $7.6 billion in investment interests at the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) 2024, held in Rabat, Morocco, from December 4 to 6, 2024. The announcement was made by the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, who

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January 13, 2025

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Northern Group Condemns Zamfara Airstrike, Calls for Accountability

The Northern Star Youth Empowerment Initiative (NSYEI), a Northern good governance advocacy group, has condemned the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) over an airstrike that reportedly killed at least 20 civilians, including members of the Zamfara Community Protection Guard (ZCPG), local vigilantes, and

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January 13, 2025

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Opposition Criticizes FG as Nigeria Customs Receives Over 573,000 Job Applications

The recent revelation that over 573,000 Nigerians applied for 3,927 positions in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recruitment exercise has sparked widespread criticism of the Federal Government’s handling of the economy. Opposition parties and analysts have pointed to the overwhelming number of

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January 13, 2025

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Over 7,000 Inmates Pardoned to Decongest Prisons, Says NCoS

Efforts to decongest Nigeria’s overcrowded correctional centres have led to the release of no fewer than 7,228 inmates across the country between January 2022 and December 2024. This figure, sourced from media reports and official statements, reflects initiatives by federal and state

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January 13, 2025

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TCN Clarifies Transmission Incident, Denies National Grid Collapse

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has refuted reports suggesting a nationwide grid collapse, clarifying that the recent power disruption was due to the tripping of transmission lines, which affected parts of the country, particularly the Lagos axis. In a statement titled

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January 12, 2025

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Nigeria’s Livestock Sector Attracting Global Investors, Says Jega

The co-chairman of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee, Attahiru Jega, has disclosed that Nigeria’s livestock sector is beginning to attract significant interest from global investors. Jega attributed this growing attention to the federal government’s comprehensive reforms in the sector, which he

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January 12, 2025

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National Grid Collapses, Plunging Nigerians into Darkness

Nigerians were left in darkness on Saturday, January 11, as the national electricity grid suffered its first collapse of 2025. The grid, which has been plagued by recurrent failures in recent years, reportedly went down at exactly 1:56 p.m., according to data

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January 11, 2025

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Kano Government Urges Compliance with Appeal Court Decision on Emirate Council Controversy

The Kano State Government has urged all relevant authorities, institutions, and individuals to fully comply with the recent Court of Appeal judgment that resolved the long-standing dispute regarding the Emirate Council reforms. In a press conference held on Saturday at the NUJ

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January 11, 2025

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Senator Azuta-Mbata Elected President Of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Senator John Azuta-Mbata has been elected as the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Azuta-Mbata, a former Senator representing Rivers East at the National Assembly, was elected at the stakeholders meeting of the Igbo Socio-Cultural organization at the old government lodge in Enugu,

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January 11, 2025

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INEC Chairman Warns of Budget Crisis, Says 2025 Funds Can Cover Only Salaries

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has said that the nation’s electoral umpire might practically be unable to perform any duties this year other than paying staff salaries with its 2025 budget estimates. The commission was

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January 11, 2025

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EFCC Arrests 4 Chinese, 105 Nigerians in Abuja Over Alleged Internet Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said it has arrested four Chinese and 105 Nigerians in a business apartment in the Gudu axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, over alleged internet fraud. The arrest made on Thursday, January 9,

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January 11, 2025

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INEC Proposes N126bn Budget for 2025, Urges NASS to Grant Approval

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed the sum of N126 billion for its 2025 budget. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, made the presentation while defending the 2024 budget implementation before the National Assembly on Friday. He pleaded

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January 11, 2025

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NAFDAC Calls for Funding to Conduct Clinical Trials on Herbal Medicines

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reiterated the need for funding to conduct clinical trials on herbal medicines in Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of scientific validation to ensure their safety, quality, and efficacy. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye,

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January 11, 2025

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Makinde Appoints Prince Abimbola Owoade as New Alaafin of Oyo

Governor Seyi Makinde has officially approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo, ending a prolonged period of speculation and controversy surrounding the ancient throne. The announcement was made on Friday in a statement issued by

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January 11, 2025

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Senate Opens 2025 Budget Defence, Questions Edun, Bagudu, and Agency Heads

The Senate yesterday commenced the defence of the 2025 federal budget, with key ministers and directors-general of government agencies facing intense scrutiny from various standing committees. The session, which signaled the start of rigorous budget evaluation, focused on transparency, fiscal discipline, and

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January 10, 2025

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Adesina Announces Nigeria Secures $7.6bn Investment Interests at Africa Forum

Northern Group Condemns Zamfara Airstrike, Calls for Accountability

Opposition Criticizes FG as Nigeria Customs Receives Over 573,000 Job Applications

Over 7,000 Inmates Pardoned to Decongest Prisons, Says NCoS

TCN Clarifies Transmission Incident, Denies National Grid Collapse

Nigeria’s Livestock Sector Attracting Global Investors, Says Jega

National Grid Collapses, Plunging Nigerians into Darkness

Kano Government Urges Compliance with Appeal Court Decision on Emirate Council Controversy

Senator Azuta-Mbata Elected President Of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

INEC Chairman Warns of Budget Crisis, Says 2025 Funds Can Cover Only Salaries

EFCC Arrests 4 Chinese, 105 Nigerians in Abuja Over Alleged Internet Fraud

INEC Proposes N126bn Budget for 2025, Urges NASS to Grant Approval

NAFDAC Calls for Funding to Conduct Clinical Trials on Herbal Medicines

Makinde Appoints Prince Abimbola Owoade as New Alaafin of Oyo

Senate Opens 2025 Budget Defence, Questions Edun, Bagudu, and Agency Heads

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