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Troops rescue 53 hostages and dismantle ISWAP roadblock in Borno

Soldiers of Operation Hadin Kai dismantled an ISWAP roadblock near Buratai in Borno, freeing 53 trapped civilians and recovering eight vehicles the insurgents had seized.

Borno shortlists 40 ex-Boko Haram terrorists for army recruitment

The Borno government has put 40 former Boko Haram terrorists forward for Nigerian Army recruitment, alarming officers who question their documents and battlefield loyalty.

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Nigeria, Finland Sign MoU to Boost Digitalisation

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Troops arrest 18 suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno

Troops in Borno arrest 18 suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers, highlighting links between unemployment and support for insurgent operations.

UN to vote on resolution declaring transatlantic slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’

UN General Assembly prepares to vote on a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity.

Ozoro festival sparks outrage as police arrest 15 over alleged harassment, community denies rape claims

Police arrest 15 after Ozoro festival controversy as community denies rape claims, says youths hijacked event to harass women

Plateau launches roadmap to end farmer-herder conflict as fresh attack kills two in Riyom

Plateau launches conflict resolution roadmap as gunmen kill two in Riyom, underscoring persistent farmer-herder violence and insecurity challenges

Tinubu urged to probe journalist assault

SERAP has urged President Tinubu to order a probe into the alleged assault of a journalist in Niger State, calling for accountability and justice.

Oyedele says tax reform must expand opportunity

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says Nigeria's tax reforms will be judged by how fairly they expand opportunity, not by how much revenue they generate.

IGP Disu redeploys senior police officers nationwide

IGP Olatunji Disu has ordered sweeping postings of senior police officers across Nigeria, covering AIGs and commissioners in state commands and headquarters departments.

Nigeria needs $345 Million yearly to fix out-of-school crisis

Nigeria requires $345 million annually to address its out-of-school children crisis, Education Minister Tunji Alausa disclosed at a private sector breakfast in Lagos.

Kalu tells EU investors to bring factories to Nigeria

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has called on European investors to shift from extractive trade to local manufacturing in Nigeria, pushing a near-shoring model to create jobs and cut migration.

Niger Delta chamber targets $5bn investment drive, 500,000 jobs ahead of Port Harcourt summit

Niger Delta chamber targets $5bn investments and 500,000 jobs as region prepares for major economic summit in Port Harcourt

Nigeria’s Top Manufacturing Body Pushes Africa to Add Value to Raw Materials, Not Just Export Them

Nigeria's Manufacturers Association calls on Africa to build industrial capacity through value addition rather than exporting unprocessed raw materials.

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Troops rescue 53 hostages and dismantle ISWAP roadblock in Borno

Soldiers of Operation Hadin Kai dismantled an ISWAP roadblock near Buratai in Borno, freeing 53 trapped civilians and recovering eight vehicles the insurgents had seized.

Borno shortlists 40 ex-Boko Haram terrorists for army recruitment

The Borno government has put 40 former Boko Haram terrorists forward for Nigerian Army recruitment, alarming officers who question their documents and battlefield loyalty.

State police push shifts to governors and state lawmakers

After the Senate and House passed the state police bill, Nigeria's 36 state assemblies must now decide whether the long-debated policing reform finally becomes law.

Nigeria signals fresh review of N70,000 minimum wage

Nigeria's government says it will reassess the N70,000 minimum wage soon, arguing that the figure no longer reflects the rising cost of living nationwide.