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President Tinubu Replaces Police Chief Egbetokun With Tunji Disu

KEY POINTS President Tinubu ordered Kayode Egbetokun to resign as Inspector General of Police and replaced him with Tunji Disu. Egbetokun, appointed in 2023, had earlier received a controversial tenure extension beyond retirement age. The leadership change may signal a strategic shift in...

CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 26.5% as Inflation Eases

KEY POINTS The CBN reduced its benchmark interest rate from 27% to 26.5%, signaling a cautious shift toward easier credit conditions. Inflation is showing signs of slowing and the naira is stabilising, prompting policymakers to ease rates while keeping safeguards intact. Twenty banks have...

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Senate Opens Inquiry Into Funding of Safe Schools Initiative

The Senate opens a broad probe into Safe Schools Initiative funding as continued school attacks raise urgent questions over accountability and implementation.

Auditor Faults NNPC Over £14 Million London Office Spending

Nigeria’s auditor flags £14.3 million in unverified spending at NNPC’s London office, intensifying scrutiny of the oil company’s financial controls

PDP Issues Expulsion Certificates to Wike, Fayose and Nine Others

PDP has issued expulsion certificates to 11 top figures, including Wike and Fayose, as the party tightens internal discipline.

Caverton Unveils Nigeria’s First Electric Ferry

Caverton launches Nigeria’s first electric ferry as it moves toward cleaner marine transport and strengthens its position in the country’s waterway transport sector

19 Kidnapped as Gunmen Target Rivers Students and Imo Bus

Gunmen abduct Rivers university students and seize a passenger bus in Imo as lawmakers demand stronger federal action.

US Lawmakers Challenge Nigeria’s Position on Attacks Against Christians

US lawmakers question Nigeria’s stance on Christian killings as a joint congressional probe examines violence, sanctions and pressure on Abuja.

Dangote Cement Shares Jump 10 Percent in Fresh Rally

Dangote Cement shares jumped 10 percent today, fueled by investor optimism, strong earnings, and expectations of continued growth in Nigeria’s cement market.

BOI Disburses N1.27 Trillion Across Key Sectors

BOI disbursed N1.27 trillion across 14 sectors, strengthening industrial growth and supporting nearly 900,000 jobs through expanded credit programs.

South Africa Jails Nigerian, Accomplice for Drug Crimes

A South African court has jailed a Nigerian and his accomplice for running a drug trafficking network uncovered through a multi-agency investigation.

NCC Pushes Universities to Teach Intellectual Property

The NCC is pushing universities to embed intellectual property studies in their curricula to strengthen innovation, digital rights protection, and future-ready skills.

Nigeria Pushes Forward on Aircraft Parts Plan

Nigeria is advancing aircraft component manufacturing plans as Tinubu targets new industrial capacity through global partnerships and expanded technical training.

Nigeria, 144 Countries Settle 2025 UN Dues in Full

Nigeria and 144 countries have cleared 2025 UN dues, boosting financial stability and supporting global UN operations.

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President Tinubu Replaces Police Chief Egbetokun With Tunji Disu

KEY POINTS President Tinubu ordered Kayode Egbetokun to resign as Inspector General of...

CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 26.5% as Inflation Eases

KEY POINTS The CBN reduced its benchmark interest rate from 27% to 26.5%, signaling...

FG Drops Forgery Case Against Senior Lawyer Mike Ozekhome

KEY POINTS The Federal Government withdrew the forgery charge against Mike Ozekhome during a...

Nigeria, EU Open Talks on Landmark Science and Innovation Partnership

KEY POINTS Nigeria and the EU have begun formal negotiations for a comprehensive science...