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Court Clears Woman, Company of N22.9bn Money Laundering Charges Linked to Dasuki

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja acquitted Isabella Mimie Oshodin and her company of N22.9bn money laundering charges. The court ruled that prosecutors failed to prove the funds were illicit or that Oshodin knew of any illegality. The case weakened due to...
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Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Officers Over Alleged Extortion at Lagos–Seme Border

K KEY POINTS Senior immigration officers at the Lagos–Seme border were suspended over alleged extortion of travellers. The Comptroller-General ordered a probe and vowed disciplinary action against culpable personnel. NIS reaffirmed commitment to professionalism and urged the public to report misconduct through official channels. The Nigeria...

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Naira Holds Steady as Dollar Trades Around ₦1,472 Amid Market Jitters

The dollar to naira exchange rate today steadies at ₦1,472, supported by improved liquidity and cautious CBN intervention.
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Nigeria’s Deepening Poverty Crisis Sparks ADC Concern

139 million Nigerians now live in poverty despite Tinubu’s reforms; rural areas suffer highest deprivation.
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Nigeria, COMAC in Talks to Boost Local Airline Fleet

Nigeria and COMAC move closer to an aircraft partnership that could transform local aviation through affordable fleet expansion and training initiatives.
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Government Orders 30-Day Deadline for Unused TETFund Grants

Nigeria’s government has issued a 30-day ultimatum to universities and polytechnics to account for unused TETFund allocations or risk severe sanctions.
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Tinubu Explains Choice of Amupitan as INEC Chairman

Tinubu defends appointing Prof. Sani Amupitan as INEC chairman, citing his integrity, legal expertise, and focus on electoral reform.
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Nigeria Opens $400m Otakikpo Terminal to Boost Oil Exports

Nigeria commissions a $400 million Otakikpo terminal to expand crude exports, ease evacuation, and boost indigenous participation in the oil sector.
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Immigration Officer Pays N2.5m Ransom Before Wife’s Rescue

Immigration officer pays N2.5m ransom before wife’s rescue in Badagry after joint Police and Immigration operation stormed kidnappers’ den.
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Nigeria Alarmed as 4,000 Young Women Contract HIV Weekly

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation warns that over 4,000 young women contract HIV weekly, urging urgent action to expand healthcare and education access.
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World Bank: 139 Million Nigerians Still Trapped in Poverty

The World Bank urged Nigeria to channel reform gains into real welfare improvements, as 139 million citizens still live in poverty.
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NANS Warns Against Neglect of Nigeria’s Refining Sector

NANS cautions the government against neglecting Nigeria’s refining sector, warning that prolonged inaction could lead to nationwide student protests.
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NYCN Faults CAC, Youth Ministry Over Certificate Withdrawal

NYCN warns CAC and Youth Ministry against interfering with its certificate of incorporation, insisting its leadership remains legally recognised.
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Court Orders Arrest of Former INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu

A Federal High Court in Osogbo orders the arrest of ex-INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu for contempt over the Action Alliance leadership case.
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Court Clears Woman, Company of N22.9bn Money Laundering Charges Linked to Dasuki

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja acquitted Isabella Mimie Oshodin and her...
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Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Officers Over Alleged Extortion at Lagos–Seme Border

K KEY POINTS Senior immigration officers at the Lagos–Seme border were suspended over alleged extortion...
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FG revokes passports of Nigerians who renounce citizenship

Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Saturday ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately execute a Nigerian passport withdrawal for citizens who have formally renounced their citizenship.
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US enforces visa bans on religious freedom violators

The United States has activated religious freedom visa restrictions against individuals who violate international religious liberty, with Principal Advisor for Global Religious Freedom Mark Walker confirming Friday that enforcement is already underway.