By Ndidi Ogenyi ABUJA, Nigeria — August 5, 2026 The Federal Government has earmarked ₦2.47 trillion in the proposed 2026…
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Electric Vehicle Transition, Call for Stronger Regulations as Stakeholders Raise Safety Concerns Over Nigeria’s CNG,
Industry leaders warn that weak regulation, uncertified vehicle conversion centres and inadequate testing facilities could threaten Nigeria’s clean mobility agenda…
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Niger State Released ₦50m for Water Projects in Six Months, Spent ₦2.7bn on Honorarium, Sitting Allowances, — Budget Report
Analysis of Niger State’s 2026 Mid-Year Budget Implementation Report reveals sharp disparity between administrative spending and investment in water infrastructure,…
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Defence Minister Hails Tinubu’s Military Salary Increase, Pledges Renewed Offensive Against Terrorism, Banditry and Kidnapping
General Christopher Musa (Rtd.) says President Tinubu’s 30–80% salary increase for Armed Forces personnel will strengthen troop morale, improve welfare…
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FG Orders Universities to Expel Students Found Guilty of Kidnapping, Directs Campuses to Strengthen Security Intelligence
Education Minister Tunji Alausa mandates vice-chancellors, rectors and provosts to dismiss students involved in kidnapping after due process, while unveiling…
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NHRC Raises Alarm Over Rising Elder Abuse in Nigeria, Trains Staff to Defend Rights of Older Persons
Executive Secretary Dr. Tony Ojukwu says abuse of older persons is widespread but underreported, as the National Human Rights Commission…
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Senate Gives NNPCL, CBN, NDDC, NUPRC 72-Hour Ultimatum Over Audit Queries, Warns of Sanctions
Lawmakers condemn the absence of key government agencies from a Public Accounts Committee hearing, warning that failure to appear undermines…
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71 CSOs Warn Nigeria’s Democracy Is Under Threat, Demand National Assembly Withdraw NGO and Social Media Bills
Coalition of Nigerian, African and international organisations says proposed legislation threatens civic space, constitutional freedoms and democratic governance as the…
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Global Oil Prices Plunge Nearly 5% as Trump Announces Fresh Iran Talks, Raising Hopes of Hormuz Reopening
Brent and U.S. crude prices slide sharply after Washington signals a diplomatic shift with Tehran, easing fears over disruptions to…
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Uganda Unveils Statue Honouring Yonatan Netanyahu 50 Years After Entebbe Rescue, Marking a New Chapter in Israel-Uganda Relations
Half a century after the daring Entebbe hostage rescue operation, Uganda commemorates the only Israeli soldier killed in the mission,…
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