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Nigeria Lawmakers Approve Revised 2024 and 2025 Budgets

Nigeria’s House of Representatives approved revised 2024 and 2025 budgets, raising spending levels as the government adjusts to revenue limits and execution challenges.
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Makinde Says He Is Qualified to Lead Nigeria

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde says his record in governance and business qualifies him for Nigeria’s presidency as 2027 political talks intensify.

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Hilda Baci Explains Cutback in Jollof Rice World Record Attempt

Hilda Baci scaled down her Guinness World Record jollof attempt due to technical limits but still cooked enough rice to feed 20,000 people.
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High Cost of Elections: Nigeria Spends Nearly N1tn on Seven Polls in 24 years

Nigeria has spent N981.5bn on elections since 1999, ranking among the world’s costliest. Yet credibility issues and rising disputes cast doubt on the value of the spending.
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Oyo, UNICEF Push for Tougher FGM Penalties

Oyo and UNICEF call for tougher FGM penalties, pushing accountability and community reform to safeguard girls from harmful practices.
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Hilda Baci Washes Giant Pot Ahead of Record Jollof Attempt

Hilda Baci personally washed the six-metre pot for her record jollof rice attempt, assuring fans of its hygiene before the Lagos event.
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Air Peace Denies NSIB Drug and Alcohol Claims

Air Peace denies NSIB claims, reinforces its safety record and compliance policies following Port Harcourt incident involving crew
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ADC Court Battle Over Mark, Aregbesola’s Leadership Resumes Monday

The struggle for control of the African Democratic Congress continues in court as rival factions battle Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola’s interim leadership.
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Ghana to Take in West Africans Deported From U.S., Mahama Confirms

Ghana accepts Nigerians and other West Africans deported from the U.S., with Mahama citing regional visa-free policy in the fight against deportations
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Zamfara Nurses Strike as Union Presses Governor

Zamfara nurses strike after 24-hour ultimatum to Governor Lawal, demanding unpaid entitlements and better welfare conditions.
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PDP Micro-Zoning Dispute Deepens Ahead of 2027

Key points PDP micro-zoning crisis 2027 divides party leaders. ADC gains strength after INEC...
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FG Declares Carter Bridge ‘Irredeemable,’ Plans New Alignment

The Federal Government says Carter Bridge in Lagos is in a critical state and may be beyond repair, with plans for a new alignment underway.
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Bomadi Women’s Group Endorses Mutu, Plans 1,000-Woman March

Bomadi women’s forum rallies 1,000 women in a planned march to back Mutu ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Qatar Bans Solo Nigerian Men From Tourist, Transit Visas

Qatar has stopped issuing visas to Nigerian men travelling alone, a move that could hurt business, transit travel, and diplomatic ties.
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Nigeria Lawmakers Approve Revised 2024 and 2025 Budgets

Nigeria’s House of Representatives approved revised 2024 and 2025 budgets, raising spending levels as the government adjusts to revenue limits and execution challenges.
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Makinde Says He Is Qualified to Lead Nigeria

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde says his record in governance and business qualifies him for Nigeria’s presidency as 2027 political talks intensify.
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Nigeria Clears China of Role in Illegal Mining Claims

Nigeria’s government says illegal mining in Nigeria is driven by local actors, not China, as authorities outline reforms to tighten oversight and protect mining communities.
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Nigeria Leads Africa as Instant Payments Near $2 Trillion Milestone

Nigeria’s instant payments platform has set the pace in Africa, as digital transactions across the continent surge toward the $2 trillion mark.

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