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Atiku Picks ADC Presidential Forms Ahead of 2027 Election

KEY POINTS Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen have obtained ADC presidential nomination forms ahead of the 2027 election. Hayatu-Deen pledged to focus on insecurity, job creation, and reducing economic hardship if elected. INEC has fixed January 16, 2027, for the presidential election...

May 11, 2026

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Shettima Reacts To Moniepoint CEO’s Claim On Lack Of Skilled Nigerians

KEY POINTS Vice President Kashim Shettima called for stronger partnerships between universities and industries to improve graduate skills. Shettima reacted to Moniepoint CEO Tosin Eniolorunda’s claim that Nigeria lacks enough globally competitive professionals. The vice president also praised AUN for graduating 12 former Chibok...

May 11, 2026

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MAN warns US-Iran conflict could shut Nigerian factories

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria warned Monday that the US-Iran conflict is pushing energy and freight costs to levels that could force factory shutdowns across Nigeria.

April 6, 2026

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EU Partners Nigeria’s 3MTT Programme to Scale Digital Skills and Launch Talent Network

The European Union has partnered with Nigeria's 3MTT Programme to scale digital skills training and connect talent to real employment opportunities

April 3, 2026

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Tinubu Orders Surveillance Cameras, Deploys Troops After Plateau Killings

KEY POINTS Tinubu ordered installation of over 5,000 surveillance cameras in Plateau after the...

April 3, 2026

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Tinubu Appoints Shu’aibu Aliyu as PTDF Executive Secretary

KEY POINTS President Tinubu appointed Shu’aibu Aliyu as PTDF executive secretary, replacing Ahmed Aminu...

April 3, 2026

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Gunmen Abduct Federal Ministry of Health Driver in Abuja Midnight Raid

KEY POINTS Gunmen abducted Sunday Ani, a Federal Ministry of Health driver, from Grow...

April 3, 2026

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Bandits Kill Two, Abduct 11 Residents in Sokoto Village Night Raid

KEY POINTS Suspected bandits attacked Malamawar Yari village in Sokoto, killing two residents and...

April 2, 2026

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Mutfwang Meets Tinubu Over Plateau Killings

KEY POINTS Governor Caleb Mutfwang met President Bola Tinubu in Abuja to discuss the...

April 2, 2026

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David Mark-Led ADC Rejects INEC Decision on Leadership Dispute

KEY POINTS The David Mark-led ADC rejected INEC’s interpretation of an appeal court ruling,...

April 2, 2026

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World Bank approves $500m for Nigeria smallholder farmers

The World Bank has approved $500 million in Nigeria agriculture funding through its International Development Association arm, backing the AGROW project to boost smallholder productivity, strengthen market linkages and improve food security.

April 2, 2026

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Detained Nigeria coup officers’ families protest at NASS

Scores of children and wives of military officers detained over an alleged Nigeria coup plot staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly on Wednesday, demanding a speedy trial or the release of their loved ones.

April 2, 2026

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CBN closes bank recapitalization with N4.65trn fresh capital

The Central Bank of Nigeria has concluded the Nigeria bank recapitalization programme, with 33 deposit money banks raising a combined N4.65 trillion in fresh capital over 24 months.

April 2, 2026

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Nigeria pension industry forms consortium to fund infrastructure

Nigeria's pension industry is forming an investment consortium to unlock pension infrastructure investment at national scale, PenCom Director General Omolola Oloworaran announced Wednesday in Lagos.

April 2, 2026