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FG, ASUU Sign New Deal, End 16-Year Stalemate With 40% Pay Rise for Lecturers

KEY POINTS Federal Government and ASUU conclude renegotiation of the 2009 pact after 16 years Academic staff to receive a 40% salary review effective January 2026 New allowances and funding commitments target stability and reduced strikes The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff...

January 15, 2026

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Impeachment Push Against Governor Fubara Loses Steam as Two More Lawmakers Pull Out

KEY POINTS Two additional Rivers lawmakers step back from impeachment move against Governor Fubara Total withdrawals rise to four, weakening momentum within the Assembly Lawmakers cite peace, stability and stakeholder intervention as reasons The impeachment effort against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy,...

January 15, 2026

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Nigeria’s $92 Billion Lithium Boom Leaves Local Investors Struggling

Nigeria’s $92 billion lithium industry is dominated by foreign companies, leaving local investors sidelined in the race for green energy profits.

October 6, 2025

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Nigeria’s Bureau Launches 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index

BPSR launches the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index to boost openness, accountability, and ethical governance across Nigeria’s public sector.

October 4, 2025

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Lagos Shuts Ojota Chemical Market Over Fire Safety Dispute

Lagos shuts Ojota Chemical Market over fire safety rules, leaving traders counting heavy losses as Nigeria battles fragile economic recovery.

October 4, 2025

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NNL Gets ₦494m Boost From Gaming-Tekno Partnership

The NNL gaming partnership with Tekno and PalmPay injects ₦494m to boost grassroots football, fan engagement, and sports innovation in Nigeria.

October 4, 2025

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Police Yet to Get Court Order on Tinted Permits

Nigeria Police clarify that no court order has reinstated tinted-glass permits, maintaining suspension until legal review is completed under Egbetokun’s directive.

October 4, 2025

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Governor Says Terror War May Persist Despite Reforms

A northern governor admits Nigeria’s terror war may not end soon, blaming overstretched troops, weak manpower, and corruption.

October 4, 2025

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Boko Haram Once Picked Buhari as Negotiator, Jonathan Says

Jonathan says Boko Haram once picked Buhari as negotiator and calls the Chibok girls’ abduction a scar that will never heal.

October 3, 2025

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Nigeria Bank CEOs Hold Small Stakes Compared to Global Peers

Nigeria bank CEOs stakes remain small compared to global peers, raising investor concerns as property overshadows equity in executive wealth.

October 3, 2025

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NAFDAC Destroys N15 Billion Fake Drugs in Oyo

KEY POINTS NAFDAC destroyed fake and expired drugs worth N15 billion in Oyo State. ...

October 3, 2025

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Steel Industry Vital to Nigeria’s Maritime Sector — SEREC

SEREC says a functioning steel industry is key to maritime development, stressing Nigeria must revive steel to unlock its maritime potential.

October 3, 2025

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Cooking Gas Prices Jump 34.6% to N17,500

Cooking gas price rise of 34.6 percent to N17,500 underscores Nigeria’s forex crisis, import dependence, and the urgent need for domestic gas processing.

October 3, 2025

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Nigeria at 65: Citizens’ Attitudes Blamed for Stagnation

Nigeria at 65 sparks debate as experts argue citizens’ attitudes hinder national development, stressing mindset shifts as crucial for lasting progress.

October 2, 2025