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Sharia Council raises alarm over rising insecurity, urges FG to act

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, urging the Federal Government to take urgent, decisive steps against killings, kidnappings and banditry.

Nigeria’s economic reforms working but poverty increasing, says IMF

The IMF says reforms have strengthened Nigeria's economy and built resilience, but warns more than 60 percent of Nigerians now live in poverty amid rising food insecurity.

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Cardoso: Nigeria’s Economy Can Take Middle East Shocks

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso says two years of reforms have positioned Nigeria to withstand shocks from the US-Iran conflict, with reserves now above $50 billion.

Fear Spreads in Ondo’s Akure North as Kidnappers Target Farmers, Residents Flee Homes

Rising kidnappings and shootings in Ondo’s Akure North force residents to flee homes as authorities promise tougher action against criminals.

Boko Haram Suspects Attack Borno Settlement, Kill Herder and Rustle 1,400 Sheep

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a nomadic settlement in Borno, killing one herder, injuring another and rustling about 1,400 sheep.

Afenifere Criticizes Electoral Act 2026 for Removing Forged Certificate as Ground to Challenge Elections

Afenifere says the Electoral Act 2026 shields candidates with forged certificates and weakens legal grounds for challenging election results.

Nigeria Transporters, Commuters Decry Rising Fuel Prices Amid Middle East War

Transporters and commuters say high petrol prices are worsening hardship, despite reports that Dangote Refinery has reduced its gantry price.

Tinubu Nominates Former SEC DG Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor

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Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Senate confirmed Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance...

Makoko Residents Reject Relocation Plan to Epe After Demolition

KEY POINTS Residents of Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro rejected the Lagos Assembly’s proposal to...

Kano Governor Yusuf Removes Head of Service Abdullahi Musa

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Kwara Gives Garri Machines to Rural Women Farmers

Kwara State has handed over industrial garri processing machines to rural women in Owode Oja, fulfilling a promise Governor AbdulRazaq made in August 2025.

Nigeria’s Debt Service Payments Drop 38 Percent in January

Nigeria's debt service payments fell 38.5 percent year-on-year to $405.3 million in January 2026, according to CBN data.

UNILAG Rejects ASUU Strike, Says Exams Will Hold

UNILAG management rejected ASUU's strike action Wednesday and vowed semester exams would proceed despite lecturers walking out over unpaid salary components.

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Sharia Council raises alarm over rising insecurity, urges FG to act

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, urging the Federal Government to take urgent, decisive steps against killings, kidnappings and banditry.

Nigeria’s economic reforms working but poverty increasing, says IMF

The IMF says reforms have strengthened Nigeria's economy and built resilience, but warns more than 60 percent of Nigerians now live in poverty amid rising food insecurity.

Nigeria is moving in the right direction, FG says as it defends Tinubu’s reforms

The Federal Government says Nigeria is steadily emerging from economic fragility, defending President Tinubu's reforms with GDP growth, over one million student loan beneficiaries and anti-graft gains.

Senate queries SEDC over N153m spent on Abuja office rent

The Senate has queried the South East Development Commission over N153m allegedly spent renting an Abuja office, demanding a full account of funds from its 2025 budget.