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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...
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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,...

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Wike Denies Nominating Anyone for INEC Chairmanship

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike denies nominating anyone for INEC chairmanship, dismissing boycott rumors and crediting President Tinubu for Abuja’s progress.
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Court Throws Out FG’s Evidence in Dasuki Money Laundering Case

The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected fresh evidence the government tried to submit in Dasuki’s money laundering trial.
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IMF Lifts Nigeria’s 2025 Growth Outlook to 3.9%

IMF raises Nigeria economic growth forecast 2025 to 3.9 percent, driven by stronger fundamentals, investor confidence, and fiscal reforms.
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117 Northern Nigerian Students Depart for Algerian Scholarships

117 northern Nigerian students have departed for Algeria on fully funded scholarships to study medicine, engineering, and other fields
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Cameroon Opposition Candidate Tchiroma Claims Election Victory

Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claims victory in Cameroon’s presidential election, challenging President Paul Biya’s 43-year rule
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Tony Elumelu Urges Shift From Aid to Investment in Africa

Tony Elumelu urges a shift from aid to investment in Africa, calling for partnerships that prioritize entrepreneurship and sustainable growth.
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ASUU Strike Halts Universities as Government Tightens Grip

ASUU strike shuts Nigerian universities as lecturers protest unpaid salaries and government enforcement intensifies across campuses.
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Nigeria’s Host Community Fund Rises to ₦373bn

Nigeria’s NUPRC says the host community fund has hit ₦373bn, financing hundreds of new projects under the Petroleum Industry Act framework.
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NNPC Raises Fuel Price to ₦955 per Litre

NNPC raises petrol price to ₦955 per litre amid rising global oil costs, FX pressure, and public backlash over inflation.
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Bilyaminu Bello’s Family Slams Tinubu’s Pardon for Maryam Sanda

Bilyaminu Bello’s family condemns Tinubu’s presidential pardon for Maryam Sanda, saying it reopens painful wounds and dishonors justice.
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DSS Warns Nigerians Against Fraudster Impersonating Its Officers

The DSS warns Nigerians against a dismissed officer posing as its operative and defrauding citizens under false pretences.
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Dangote Cement Opens New Côte d’Ivoire Plant

Dangote Cement has launched a 3-million-tonne cement plant in Côte d’Ivoire, expanding its regional presence and supporting industrial growth
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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...
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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 ...
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Kwankwaso Rejects Claims He Backed Gov Yusuf Defection to APC

KEY POINTS Kwankwaso denies backing any plan by Governor Abba Yusuf to leave NNPP ...
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NADECO USA Urges Emergency Rule in Northern Nigeria

NADECO USA has urged President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in northern Nigeria, citing insecurity and risks to credible elections in 2027.

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