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Gumi defends public funding of marriages in Shariah states

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has defended using public funds to support marriages in Nigeria's Shariah states, calling the practice a legitimate part of governance.

Nigeria’s refineries will soon bounce back, Tinubu says

President Tinubu says Nigeria's refineries will soon bounce back, while complaining that CNG benefits flow to truck owners rather than commuters, as NUPENG raised concerns.

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Nigeria signals fresh review of N70,000 minimum wage

Nigeria's government says it will reassess the N70,000 minimum wage soon, arguing that the figure no longer reflects the rising cost of living nationwide.

EU and GIZ donate 200kW solar facility to SON

The European Union and GIZ have donated a 200kW solar PV system to the Standards Organisation of Nigeria to power energy-performance testing and cut diesel costs.

Ireland opens scholarship applications for Nigerians on Monday

The Embassy of Ireland says applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme open on Monday, offering Nigerians a fully funded Master's degree in Ireland.

NDLEA destroys 51 hectares of cannabis and arrests 281 suspects in Ekiti

The NDLEA says it destroyed more than 51 hectares of cannabis and arrested 281 suspects for drug trafficking and abuse across Ekiti in the past year.

Oriire: we’ll rescue victims unhurt, says Tinubu as Oyo extends curfew

President Tinubu has vowed to rescue the kidnapped Oriire victims unhurt, as Oyo State extends its curfew by 24 hours across 10 council areas bordering the park.

Gunmen Kidnap Six Almajiri Pupils in Kaduna

KEY POINTS Six Almajiri pupils were abducted by suspected terrorists near Birnin Gwari, Kaduna...

CBN Orders Banks to Freeze Accounts Linked to Terror Financing Suspects

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One Killed, 10 Rescued in Lagos Building Collapse

KEY POINTS One person died while 10 others were rescued after a three-storey shopping...

Second Batch of Evacuated Nigerians Arrive from South Africa

KEY POINTS 66 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrived safely in Lagos as part...

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Gumi defends public funding of marriages in Shariah states

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has defended using public funds to support marriages in Nigeria's Shariah states, calling the practice a legitimate part of governance.

Nigeria’s refineries will soon bounce back, Tinubu says

President Tinubu says Nigeria's refineries will soon bounce back, while complaining that CNG benefits flow to truck owners rather than commuters, as NUPENG raised concerns.

Naira Trades at ₦1,364.83/$ as Forex Market Maintains Relative Stability

KEY POINTS Naira traded at ₦1,364.83/$1 on Friday, up from ₦1,357.65/$1 on Thursday. The...

Osun APC Candidate Freed as Naval Commander Reportedly Redeployed After Arrest

KEY POINTS APC candidate Komolafe reportedly freed. Naval commander allegedly redeployed. Incident occurred ahead...