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Lagos to Close Apongbon Bridge for Six Weeks as Federal Government Begins Major Repairs

KEY POINTS Lagos will shut Apongbon Bridge from February 5 to March 19, 2026, for major repairs by the Federal Ministry of Works. Repairs will be executed in phases, with traffic diversions and alternative routes provided for motorists. The project aims to fix severe...
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Court Blocks Admission of Key Documents in Yahaya Bello’s ₦80.2bn Fraud Trial Over Missing Receipts

KEY POINTS Court refused to admit CTCs of documents in Yahaya Bello’s trial due to absence of payment receipts. Defence attempted to tender documents from another Federal High Court, but prosecution raised a procedural objection. Trial was adjourned to February 5, 2026, for continuation...

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Finance Minister Wale Edun Travels to UK for Medical Care

Nigeria’s Finance Minister Wale Edun has travelled to the United Kingdom for medical care amid illness reports, though the Presidency insists he is not suffering from a stroke and will not be replaced.
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Gift Olalusi Wins U.S. Research Award for Study in Healthcare

Gift Olalusi, a Nigerian scholar at Wayne State University, wins a U.S. award for groundbreaking health communication research addressing bias in healthcare.
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Dollar To Naira Rate Steadies Amid Market Pressure

The dollar to naira exchange rate steadied on October 15, 2025, with official and parallel market rates showing minimal movement.
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FG Reforms Admission Rules, Drops Maths for Arts Students

Mathematics not compulsory for Arts students as FG reforms admission rules to expand access and create fairer opportunities across institutions.
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Nigeria Losing Billions to Illicit Financial Flows, Says IMF

The IMF says illicit financial flows are worsening Nigeria’s revenue crisis as it pledges renewed support to track illegal fund movements.
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Mbah’s Move to APC Can’t Weaken PDP, Says Ologunagba

PDP spokesman Debo Ologunagba says the party remains strong despite Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Nigerian Student Deported for Breaching UK Visa Work Limit

Nigerian student deported for breaching UK visa work limit after father’s death pushed her to overwork to pay tuition fees.
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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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Lagos to Close Apongbon Bridge for Six Weeks as Federal Government Begins Major Repairs

KEY POINTS Lagos will shut Apongbon Bridge from February 5 to March 19, 2026,...
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Court Blocks Admission of Key Documents in Yahaya Bello’s ₦80.2bn Fraud Trial Over Missing Receipts

KEY POINTS Court refused to admit CTCs of documents in Yahaya Bello’s trial due...
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VAT Allocations to FG, States, LGAs Rise 26% to ₦7.73tn in 2025

KEY POINTS VAT allocations rose to ₦7.73 trillion in 2025, up 26.46% from ₦6.11...
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Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Life Sentence, Seeks Quashing of Terrorism Conviction

KEY POINTS Nnamdi Kanu has personally filed an appeal to quash his life sentence...

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