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EFCC Denies Involvement in Kwara Polytechnic Protest

KEY POINTS EFCC denies involvement in Kwara Polytechnic protest Agency says sting operation occurred in Agbede, not inside campus 30 suspects arrested, including six Polytechnic students The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied involvement in the recent protest at Kwara State Polytechnic, stating...

March 27, 2026

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Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Turaki, Factional PDP Chairman

KEY POINTS FCT High Court issues arrest warrant for Kabiru Turaki, factional PDP chairman Turaki accused of providing false information to police in a 2022 petition Court frustrated by repeated absences; arrest ordered for arraignment A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has...

March 27, 2026

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Dangote Cement Shares Jump 10 Percent in Fresh Rally

Dangote Cement shares jumped 10 percent today, fueled by investor optimism, strong earnings, and expectations of continued growth in Nigeria’s cement market.

December 3, 2025

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BOI Disburses N1.27 Trillion Across Key Sectors

BOI disbursed N1.27 trillion across 14 sectors, strengthening industrial growth and supporting nearly 900,000 jobs through expanded credit programs.

December 3, 2025

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South Africa Jails Nigerian, Accomplice for Drug Crimes

A South African court has jailed a Nigerian and his accomplice for running a drug trafficking network uncovered through a multi-agency investigation.

December 3, 2025

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NCC Pushes Universities to Teach Intellectual Property

The NCC is pushing universities to embed intellectual property studies in their curricula to strengthen innovation, digital rights protection, and future-ready skills.

December 2, 2025

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Nigeria Pushes Forward on Aircraft Parts Plan

Nigeria is advancing aircraft component manufacturing plans as Tinubu targets new industrial capacity through global partnerships and expanded technical training.

December 2, 2025

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Nigeria, 144 Countries Settle 2025 UN Dues in Full

Nigeria and 144 countries have cleared 2025 UN dues, boosting financial stability and supporting global UN operations.

December 2, 2025

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Why Senate Should Reject Omokri Nomination – Onoh

Onoh asks the Senate to reject Reno Omokri’s ambassadorial nomination, warning it could damage Nigeria’s credibility abroad

December 2, 2025

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Nigeria Loses $10 Billion Each Year to Post-Harvest Waste

Nigeria loses billions each year to post-harvest waste as weak storage, poor transport and limited processing continue to undermine food supply

December 2, 2025

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Navy Dismantles Five Illegal Refining Sites in Niger Delta

Navy operatives dismantle five illegal refining sites in Delta creeks and seize more than 13,000 litres of stolen crude.

December 2, 2025

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Kebbi Woman Held After Kidnapping Friend’s Son for N5m Ransom

Police arrest a Kebbi woman over the abduction of her friend’s son after tracing a ransom call and rescuing the child.

December 2, 2025

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Abductions: Northern Governors Push Mining Freeze, Approve N228bn Security Plan

Northern governors suspend mining, back state police and approve a N228bn fund as kidnappings escalate across several states.

December 2, 2025

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Nigeria Sets A Year Deadline for Schools to Meet New Standards

Nigeria’s NSSEC has issued a one-year deadline for National Minimum Standards compliance as states face new requirements for teachers, facilities and curriculum.

December 1, 2025