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FG, ASUU Sign New Deal, End 16-Year Stalemate With 40% Pay Rise for Lecturers

KEY POINTS Federal Government and ASUU conclude renegotiation of the 2009 pact after 16 years Academic staff to receive a 40% salary review effective January 2026 New allowances and funding commitments target stability and reduced strikes The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff...

January 15, 2026

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Impeachment Push Against Governor Fubara Loses Steam as Two More Lawmakers Pull Out

KEY POINTS Two additional Rivers lawmakers step back from impeachment move against Governor Fubara Total withdrawals rise to four, weakening momentum within the Assembly Lawmakers cite peace, stability and stakeholder intervention as reasons The impeachment effort against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy,...

January 15, 2026

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Nigeria Says It Has Met Africa Energy Bank Obligations

Nigeria says it has fully met its Africa Energy Bank obligations, positioning the country for a stronger role ahead of the institution’s launch.

November 28, 2025

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CBN Orders Banks to Remove Misleading Adverts

The CBN has directed banks to remove misleading bank adverts, warning that deceptive promotional content threatens consumer trust and financial-market stability.

November 28, 2025

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OPay Opens New Office in Ibadan

OPay opens a new Ibadan office to strengthen customer support, expand its regional presence and deepen engagement across Nigeria’s southwest fintech market.

November 28, 2025

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Nigeria Sets 2026 Deadline for New Insurance Capital

NAICOM has fixed July 2026 for insurers to meet the new capital requirement, setting the stage for industry restructuring and tighter oversight.

November 27, 2025

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Ashimolowo Backs Training Corps Members for Security Duty

Ashimolowo urges the Federal Government to adopt NYSC security awareness, saying trained corps members can help strengthen grassroots threat detection nationwide.

November 27, 2025

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RVPL Marks Decade of Trust in Real Estate

RVPL marks ten years of global operations, spotlighting how RVPL trust has driven investor confidence and sustained its zero-compromise real-estate strategy.

November 27, 2025

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Anambra Intensifies Crackdown On Environmental Violations

Anambra expands its environmental enforcement campaign, targeting street trading, drainage blockages and illegal wastewater discharge to improve community safety and curb flooding risks

November 27, 2025

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Kano Free Trade Zone Posts N18 Billion Revenue

Kano Free Trade Zone reports over N18 billion in revenue as stronger cooperation among agencies boosts investor confidence and non-oil industrial activity

November 27, 2025

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Dickson: Tell President Tinubu the Truth About Rising Insecurity

Senator Seriake Dickson warns Nigeria faces rising insecurity, urging honest updates to President Tinubu. He calls for oversight, condemns praise amid violence, and supports investigations.

November 27, 2025

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Vigilantes Block Bandits at Kiri High School as Two People Die in Clash

Vigilantes stopped a bandit raid on Kiri High School. Two people died in the clash as Kebbi and Niger abductions fueled national security concerns.

November 27, 2025

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Tinubu Orders Herders to Surrender Guns and End Open Grazing

Tinubu pushes herders to surrender guns and adopt ranching as Edo boosts security after new threats and recent abductions.

November 27, 2025

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AU, ECOWAS Condemn Guinea-Bissau Military Takeover

AU and ECOWAS observers condemned the Guinea-Bissau military takeover, calling for the release of detained election officials and a return to constitutional rule.

November 27, 2025