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Tinubu Suspends Airport Cashless Payments After Gridlock Leaves Travellers Stranded

KEY POINTS Tinubu suspended the airport cashless payment system after gridlock at Lagos and Abuja airports caused travellers to miss flights. Government will temporarily allow cash payments while introducing a hybrid system that also accepts FAAN prepaid cards. Federal Executive Council approved continuation of...
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World Bank Warns Nigeria, Other Developing Nations of Looming Jobs Crisis

KEY POINTS The World Bank warns that 1.2 billion young people will enter the workforce in developing economies within 10–15 years, but only 400 million jobs may be created. Ajay Banga says the growing jobs gap could trigger social unrest, migration pressures, and national...

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Why Senate Should Reject Omokri Nomination – Onoh

Onoh asks the Senate to reject Reno Omokri’s ambassadorial nomination, warning it could damage Nigeria’s credibility abroad
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Nigeria Loses $10 Billion Each Year to Post-Harvest Waste

Nigeria loses billions each year to post-harvest waste as weak storage, poor transport and limited processing continue to undermine food supply
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Navy Dismantles Five Illegal Refining Sites in Niger Delta

Navy operatives dismantle five illegal refining sites in Delta creeks and seize more than 13,000 litres of stolen crude.
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Kebbi Woman Held After Kidnapping Friend’s Son for N5m Ransom

Police arrest a Kebbi woman over the abduction of her friend’s son after tracing a ransom call and rescuing the child.
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Abductions: Northern Governors Push Mining Freeze, Approve N228bn Security Plan

Northern governors suspend mining, back state police and approve a N228bn fund as kidnappings escalate across several states.
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Nigeria Sets A Year Deadline for Schools to Meet New Standards

Nigeria’s NSSEC has issued a one-year deadline for National Minimum Standards compliance as states face new requirements for teachers, facilities and curriculum.
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CBN Raises N7.85tn in OMO Bills Auction in November

CBN sold N7.85 trillion in OMO bills in November, drawing banks and foreign investors as it works to drain excess system liquidity.
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Nigerian Father Celebrates Twins After 16-Year Wait

After 16 years of marriage, a Nigerian couple celebrates the birth of twins, marking a joyous milestone for family and community.
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Tinubu Suspends Airport Cashless Payments After Gridlock Leaves Travellers Stranded

KEY POINTS Tinubu suspended the airport cashless payment system after gridlock at Lagos and...
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World Bank Warns Nigeria, Other Developing Nations of Looming Jobs Crisis

KEY POINTS The World Bank warns that 1.2 billion young people will enter the...
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Yelwata Massacre Trial Stalled Again as Court Adjourns Proceedings To March 9

KEY POINTS The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of nine...
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Nigeria’s Economic Crisis Is Pulling Children Out of School and Into Child Labour

Nigeria's worsening economy is forcing parents to pull children from private schools, with some children as young as seven now working to support their families.

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