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US visa ban imposed on Nigerian Supreme Court justices, retiring jurist says

Retiring Justice Uwani Abba-Aji says the U.S. barred all members of a Nigerian Supreme Court panel from travel after a judgment she called widely misinterpreted.

Nigeria earmarks 2.1 billion naira to revive OAUTHC renal program

Nigeria's federal government has appropriated 2.1 billion naira to revive kidney care at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, its chief medical director says.

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Umahi awards N545bn Carter Bridge rebuild to CCECC

Works Minister David Umahi handed the N545 billion Carter Bridge reconstruction contract to CCECC and ordered an emergency closure of one Eko Bridge carriageway.

Oyedele opens talks to clear FG contractor debt backlog

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele opened talks with indigenous contractors in Abuja, pledging a transparent and structured plan to settle the Federal Government's outstanding debts.

Nestoil denies First Bank dividend blame, eyes legal action

Nestoil rejected reports linking it to First Bank's dividend halt, blamed a CBN forbearance directive, and threatened defamation suits against banks and media.

Ovia Steps Down as Zenith Bank Chairman After 12 Years

KEY POINTS Jim Ovia retired as chairman of Zenith Bank after completing the mandatory...

African nations threaten retaliation over S’Africa attacks

African nations including Tanzania, Botswana and Nigeria are threatening retaliatory action against South Africa over a fresh wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.

Gunmen Abduct Two IBEDC Workers in Ogun

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NYSC Member, Three Others Killed in Bandit Attack on Katsina Highway

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Boko Haram Agrees to Release 50 Hostages Amid Fears for Hundreds Still Held

KEY POINTS A faction of Boko Haram agreed to release 50 women and children...

Police Launch Search for Abducted 17-Year-Old FUTO Student

KEY POINTS A 17-year-old student of Federal University of Technology Owerri was abducted in...

Ayeni Remanded in Kuje Over Alleged N8bn Money Laundering Case

KEY POINTS Tunde Ayeni has been remanded in Kuje prison after pleading not guilty...

Kano Set to Swear In New Deputy Governor Garo

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US visa ban imposed on Nigerian Supreme Court justices, retiring jurist says

Retiring Justice Uwani Abba-Aji says the U.S. barred all members of a Nigerian Supreme Court panel from travel after a judgment she called widely misinterpreted.

Nigeria earmarks 2.1 billion naira to revive OAUTHC renal program

Nigeria's federal government has appropriated 2.1 billion naira to revive kidney care at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, its chief medical director says.

Nigeria’s fiscal deficit hits 4.69 trillion naira in Q1 as revenue falls short

Nigeria's government ran a 4.69 trillion naira fiscal deficit in the first quarter as revenue fell far short of target and foreign loans stalled.

Nigeria’s state police bill heads to Tinubu after 28 states approve

Nigeria's National Assembly will send the state police bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent after verifying approval from 28 of 36 state legislatures.