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Court Finds Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman Guilty in N33.8bn Fraud Case

KEY POINTS Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted on 12 counts of fraud and money laundering involving ₦33.8 billion. The court found that funds meant for major hydroelectric power projects were diverted through Bureau de Change operators. Mamman was absent during judgment, leading...

May 8, 2026

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Tinubu Reassigns Fani-Kayode to South Africa After Germany Posting Controversy

KEY POINTS Femi Fani-Kayode has been reassigned from Germany to South Africa as Nigeria’s High Commissioner. He denied claims that Germany rejected his appointment, saying he personally requested the redeployment. Fani-Kayode threatened legal action against media outlets that reported the alleged rejection story. Former Aviation...

May 8, 2026

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UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed urges African women to lead with courage, pledges support for Niger Delta

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed urged Niger Delta women to stop agonizing and start organizing at CSW70 in New York.

March 18, 2026

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ACCI pushes for Nigeria-India private sector dialogue

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for a structured Nigeria-India Private Sector Dialogue to deepen business collaboration between both countries.

March 18, 2026

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Manufacturers back 5 percent GDP industrial financing pledge

The Pan African Manufacturers Association has backed Nigeria's new industrial policy, calling its commitment to allocate up to five percent of GDP to industrial financing a pivotal economic shift.

March 18, 2026

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Borno blast: Two brothers recount narrow escape from deadly Maiduguri attack

Two brothers recount how a traffic delay saved them from Maiduguri bombings that left 23 dead and over 100 injured.

March 17, 2026

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Multiple Explosions Rock Maiduguri, Scores Feared Dead as Key Locations Hit

KEY POINTS Three coordinated explosions hit major locations in Maiduguri, leaving many feared dead...

March 17, 2026

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Tinubu Swears in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu swore in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for...

March 17, 2026

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Abuja–Kaduna Train Derails After Collision, Several Passengers Injured

KEY POINTS An Abuja–Kaduna train derailed near Asham after a collision, leaving several passengers...

March 17, 2026

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Sees Slight Dip to 15.06% in February, Says NBS

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s inflation rate dipped slightly to 15.06% in February 2026 from...

March 17, 2026

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Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage, 120% pay rise over hardship

Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage and 120% salary increase, citing rising inflation, high living costs and declining purchasing power nationwide.

March 17, 2026

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Sokoto attack: Residents dispute mass exodus claims after Bargaja bandit raid

Residents of Bargaja deny fleeing en masse after bandit attack, saying security deployment helped restore calm and prevent wider displacement.

March 17, 2026

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AfDB approves $5.52m grant to boost tax systems in Nigeria, West Africa

AfDB approves $5.52m grant to help Nigeria and West Africa modernise tax systems, boost revenue collection, and strengthen governance frameworks.

March 17, 2026

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FG moves to evacuate Nigerians as Middle East crisis deepens

Nigeria's federal government says it is finalising funds and logistics for evacuating citizens from the Middle East as Emirates Airlines suspends Dubai flights again over escalating conflict.

March 17, 2026