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NNPCL Faces Scrutiny After Spending N17.5tn on Pipeline Security in One Year

NNPCL reports N17.5tn spent on pipeline security and fuel under-recovery in 2024 as analysts demand an audit and clearer government repayment.
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Safe Schools Project Stops in 30 States as Abductions Increase

Thirty states haven’t implemented the Safe Schools plan, leaving classrooms exposed as kidnappers intensify attacks across Nigeria.

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5 Cultural Practices Still Relevant in 21st Century Nigeria

Explore five Nigerian cultural practices that still influence society and reflect the nation’s enduring identity in modern times
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The Owambe Economy: Celebrating Through Crisis in an Era of Soaring Inflation

KEY POINTS Despite soaring inflation, Nigeria’s owambe celebrations remain widespread, with families spending millions...
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Akpabio, Bello to Testify in FG’s Defamation Case Against Natasha

FG sues Natasha for defamation, with Akpabio and Bello set to testify over her televised accusations.
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Trump Blocks Harvard From Enrolling International Students

Harvard faces visa ban for international students amid Trump administration crackdown.
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Nigeria’s Debt Service Payment Rises 49 Percent in 4 months

During the first four months of 2025, spending to service debt in Nigeria increased to \$2.01 billion, up 49.2% year-over-year and worsening fiscal sustainability.
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Insecurity’s Invisible Toll: How Fear Quietly Transforms Daily Existence in Northern Nigeria

KEY POINTS Fear of kidnappings and attacks has shuttered schools and forced families into...
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Beyond Floods: The Unseen Ripple Effects of Rainy Days in Lagos

KEY POINTS Rain amplifies Lagos’ reliance on informal economies, from darkness-driven side hustles to...
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Eight Landmark Cases That Redefined Nigeria’s Judiciary in 2024–2025

KEY POINTS Eight landmark court decisions in Nigeria between 2024 and 2025 significantly advanced...
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Seven Inmates Flee Ilesa Prison as Storm Collapses Wall

KEY POINTS Seven inmates escaped Ilesa prison after torrential rains collapsed an aging perimeter...
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Army, DSS, Police Tighten Security After Ilesa Jailbreak

Security has been intensified at the Ilesa Correctional Centre following a jailbreak as authorities pursue escaped inmates.
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JAMB Denies Targeting Igbo Candidates Over UTME Glitch

JAMB has denied allegations that a UTME result glitch was designed to target Igbo candidates, citing technical faults and internal diversity.
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Nigeria Faces Hurdles and Hope in Oil Block Development

Nigeria’s oil block development is hampered by delays, security risks, and funding issues but holds promise with reforms and global energy shifts.
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NNPCL Faces Scrutiny After Spending N17.5tn on Pipeline Security in One Year

NNPCL reports N17.5tn spent on pipeline security and fuel under-recovery in 2024 as analysts demand an audit and clearer government repayment.
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Safe Schools Project Stops in 30 States as Abductions Increase

Thirty states haven’t implemented the Safe Schools plan, leaving classrooms exposed as kidnappers intensify attacks across Nigeria.
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Indian Police Arrest 50 Nigerians in Major Drug Crackdown

Indian police arrest 50 Nigerians in coordinated raids that expose a drug network using encrypted routes, hawala channels and sex-trade links.
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Nigeria Says It Has Met Africa Energy Bank Obligations

Nigeria says it has fully met its Africa Energy Bank obligations, positioning the country for a stronger role ahead of the institution’s launch.

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