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World Bank Says Nigeria Portfolio Tops $16bn as Global Operations Chief Begins Country Visit

KEY POINTS World Bank says its active development projects and lending in Nigeria now exceed $16 billion across key sectors. Managing Director Anna Bjerde is in Nigeria to discuss a new partnership framework focused on jobs, energy and private-sector growth. Lagos State signals readiness...

February 3, 2026

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Malami Challenges Court Order Freezing 57 Properties Linked to Alleged N213bn Proceeds

KEY POINTS Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami is asking a Federal High Court to set aside an interim forfeiture order on properties seized by the EFCC. The order covers 57 properties allegedly linked to Malami and his two sons and valued at about N213 billion. ...

February 3, 2026

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NLC Warns FG: Resolve Education Crisis in Four Weeks or Face Shutdown

The Nigeria Labour Congress and education unions have given the Federal Government a four-week deadline to end the ongoing crisis in the sector or face nationwide action.

October 21, 2025

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Tear Gas, Arrests as #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest Paralyzes Abuja

Tear gas and arrests marked the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja as police clashed with Sowore-led demonstrators, disrupting movement across the capital.

October 21, 2025

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CAN Defends Position, Says Christian Genocide Is Real In Nigeria

CAN says the Presidency distorted its comments on Christian killings, reaffirming that the violence in parts of Nigeria amounts to Christian genocide.

October 21, 2025

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Judge Postpones Terrorism Case Against Ansaru Commander Usman

A Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the terrorism trial of detained Ansaru commander Mahmud Usman and his deputy to November 19.

October 21, 2025

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Lagos State University Partners With OPay On N1.2bn Scholarship

Lagos State University joins OPay’s N1.2bn 10-year scholarship programme to support academically talented but financially constrained students

October 21, 2025

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FG Urged to Offer Tax Relief to Anti-Poverty Organisations

Faith leaders and lawmakers urge the Federal Government to introduce tax relief for individuals and groups working to combat hunger and poverty

October 21, 2025

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EFCC Recovers ₦500 Billion, Secures 7,000 Convictions — Tinubu

Tinubu says EFCC corruption recovery tops ₦500 billion with 7,000 convictions, underscoring renewed national momentum against graft.

October 21, 2025

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Petrol Tops Nigeria’s Imports With 613 Million Litres in One Year

Nigeria’s petrol import surge hits 613.6 million litres, exposing rising demand, refinery collapse, and fiscal pressure.

October 21, 2025

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Customs Launch Digital Vehicle Verification Platform in Nigeria

Nigeria Customs launches a digital vehicle verification platform to curb smuggling and improve transparency in imported vehicle clearance.

October 21, 2025

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Heavy security as Lekki Tollgate braces for EndSARS memorial

October 20, 2025

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Oando Faces Pressure as Irad Demands Overdue Payments

Oando faces backlash as Irad accuses it of unpaid project debts, citing severe financial strain and unfulfilled payment promises.

October 20, 2025

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Markets Rally After China-US Trade Tensions Ease

Global markets surged as China-US trade tensions ease, sparking optimism and driving gains across technology, manufacturing, and emerging market sectors.

October 20, 2025