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Nigeria fails US fiscal transparency test for second year

Nigeria has failed the US fiscal transparency test for a second straight year, with the State Department citing a vague budget and weak audit oversight.

SEC orders operators to freeze ISIS-linked accounts

Nigeria's SEC has ordered capital market operators to freeze assets linked to one Nigerian and three companies the US sanctioned over alleged ISIS financing.

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Nigeria Moves to Bring Home Over 100 Citizens Jailed in Ethiopia

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Adeleke Escapes Unhurt as Podium Collapses at Osun Rally

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Osun LG Vice Chairman Abducted as Gunmen Attack Border Community

  KEY POINTS • Gunmen attacked Ora community on the Osun-Kwara border and abducted Ifedayo Local...

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Edo Shuts Three Schools Over Kidnap Threat

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Seven Students Injured in Ebonyi Hostel Attack

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Sharia Council raises alarm over rising insecurity, urges FG to act

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, urging the Federal Government to take urgent, decisive steps against killings, kidnappings and banditry.

Nigeria’s economic reforms working but poverty increasing, says IMF

The IMF says reforms have strengthened Nigeria's economy and built resilience, but warns more than 60 percent of Nigerians now live in poverty amid rising food insecurity.

Senate queries SEDC over N153m spent on Abuja office rent

The Senate has queried the South East Development Commission over N153m allegedly spent renting an Abuja office, demanding a full account of funds from its 2025 budget.

Lawmakers Probe Defence Funding Amid Worsening Insecurity

KEY POINTS The House of Representatives has summoned top security and finance officials over...

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Nigeria fails US fiscal transparency test for second year

Nigeria has failed the US fiscal transparency test for a second straight year, with the State Department citing a vague budget and weak audit oversight.

SEC orders operators to freeze ISIS-linked accounts

Nigeria's SEC has ordered capital market operators to freeze assets linked to one Nigerian and three companies the US sanctioned over alleged ISIS financing.

Katsina United Deny Dead Player Regained Consciousness

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Wike Closes FCT Housing Committee Office

KEY POINTS Wike closes the old housing secretariat. New division takes over house sales. ...