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Nigeria, Türkiye Sign Mining Partnership Deal to Boost Solid Minerals Sector

  KEY POINTS Nigeria and Türkiye signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in solid minerals development, mining technology, and investment. Dele Alake said ongoing reforms and crackdowns on illegal mining are improving investor confidence in Nigeria’s mining sector. Türkiye expressed readiness to expand investments in...
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Nigeria’s Economy Slows as GDP Growth Drops to 3.89% in Q1 2026 — NBS

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.89% in Q1 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, showing a slowdown from the previous quarter. Agriculture improved significantly, while industry recorded modest gains and services remained the largest contributor to GDP at 57.73%. Despite slower...

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INEC Chief Orders Stronger Voter Education Nationwide

KEY POINTS INEC has ordered nationwide voter-education campaigns to combat low turnout and improve...
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ADC Alleges Assassination Attempt as Thugs Attack Obi

KEY POINTS Suspected armed thugs allegedly attacked Obi, Oyegun, and ADC members in Benin...
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Former NRC Boss Arraigned Over Alleged $385,000, ₦165m Fraud

KEY POINTS Former railway chief Edetanle faces eight fraud-related charges involving over $385,000 and...
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DSS Arrests Alleged ISWAP Commander Linked to Owo Church Massacre

KEY POINTS DSS operatives arrested a sixth suspect linked to the 2022 Owo church...
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Bayelsa Assembly Confirms Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor

KEY POINTS Bayelsa lawmakers confirmed Peter Akpe as deputy governor following the death of...
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Police Say N100 Million Credited to IGP’s Son Was Banking Error

Police say N100 million credited to IGP’s son was banking error and confirm the funds were promptly reversed after the mistaken transfer.
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President Tinubu Replaces Police Chief Egbetokun With Tunji Disu

KEY POINTS President Tinubu ordered Kayode Egbetokun to resign as Inspector General of...
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FG Drops Forgery Case Against Senior Lawyer Mike Ozekhome

KEY POINTS The Federal Government withdrew the forgery charge against Mike Ozekhome during a...
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Nigeria, EU Open Talks on Landmark Science and Innovation Partnership

KEY POINTS Nigeria and the EU have begun formal negotiations for a comprehensive science...
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El-Rufai Files ₦1bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Illegal Abuja Home Search

KEY POINTS El-Rufai is suing anti-corruption and law-enforcement authorities for ₦1 billion over an...
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Fire Disrupts Flights at Lagos Airport Terminal 1

KEY POINTS A fire on the upper floors of Lagos airport’s Terminal 1 disrupted...
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AAC Rejects FCT Area Council Poll Results, Alleges Widespread Irregularities

KEY POINTS AAC rejected the FCT Area Council election results, calling the process manipulated...
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Nigeria, Türkiye Sign Mining Partnership Deal to Boost Solid Minerals Sector

  KEY POINTS Nigeria and Türkiye signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in solid minerals...
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Nigeria’s Economy Slows as GDP Growth Drops to 3.89% in Q1 2026 — NBS

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.89% in Q1 2026, according to the National...
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JAMB Fixes June 13 for Mop-Up UTME as Affected Candidates Get Second Chance

KEY POINTS The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has fixed June 13, 2026, for...
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INEC Appeals Court Ruling That Nullified Timelines for Party Primaries and Candidate Nomination

KEY POINTS The Independent National Electoral Commission has appealed a court ruling that nullified...