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NYSC gets civilian leadership and new uniform in sweeping reform

Nigeria has approved a sweeping NYSC reform, replacing military with civilian leadership and adding a new uniform, technology-driven operations and a stronger focus on skills.
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Open defecation returns to Cross River five years after COVID setback

Open defecation has surged back across Cross River five years after COVID stalled the state's sanitation drive, leaving 90 percent of rural homes without toilets.

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The Influence of Traditional Rulers in Modern Local Governance

Traditional rulers shape governance by blending cultural authority with modern roles, driving socio-economic progress, and addressing evolving community needs
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Nigeria Targets FATF Grey List Exit by 2025

Nigeria aims to exit FATF grey list by 2025, with reforms to strengthen anti-money laundering, protect remittances, and restore financial trust
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Private Flights in Nigeria Require Clearance, Keyamo Says

Festus Keyamo clarifies that private airstrips in Nigeria follow strict clearance protocols, with all flights passing through international airport checks
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Why Some Rural Areas Still Lack Basic Healthcare

Rural Africa faces persistent healthcare gaps due to poor infrastructure, workforce shortages, funding constraints, and cultural barriers.
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Edo Governor Restores Oba’s Rights, Revives Cultural Heritage

Edo State Governor abolishes traditional councils, restores Oba’s rights, and launches cultural projects to preserve Benin Kingdom’s heritage
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Dangote Refinery Slams Naira-for-Crude Policy

Dangote Refinery raises concerns over the naira-for-crude initiative, citing inadequate crude supply from NNPC and broader challenges for refineries
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Nigeria’s Traditional Leaders: Power Beyond Tradition

Traditional leaders in Nigeria are more than ceremonial figures; they actively shape politics, mediate conflicts, and influence elections, demonstrating their lasting impact
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Olajumoke: How My Ex-Husband’s Abuse Destroyed My Career

Olajumoke Onibread shares her domestic abuse story, revealing how her ex-husband’s actions derailed her career and damaged her reputation.
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UNICEF: 4.9M Nigerian Children Need Urgent Help

UNICEF's 2024 report reveals 4.9 million Nigerian children urgently need aid, with critical gaps in education, health, and living conditions
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Nigeria Faces Rising Security Challenges in Border Regions

Insecurity in Nigeria's border regions rises with terrorism, banditry, and smuggling, prompting calls for enhanced security measures and collaboration
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Nigeria’s 2025 Budget: Lowest in Seven Years

Nigeria’s 2025 budget, despite being a record high in naira terms, is the lowest in dollar value since 2018 due to devaluation impacts
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Nigeria Spends $3.5bn on Debt Servicing Despite Ongoing Reforms

Nigeria's external debt servicing surged 39.77% in the first nine months of 2024, as reforms aimed at curbing borrowing failed to ease costs
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NYSC gets civilian leadership and new uniform in sweeping reform

Nigeria has approved a sweeping NYSC reform, replacing military with civilian leadership and adding a new uniform, technology-driven operations and a stronger focus on skills.
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Open defecation returns to Cross River five years after COVID setback

Open defecation has surged back across Cross River five years after COVID stalled the state's sanitation drive, leaving 90 percent of rural homes without toilets.
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Boko Haram disguised as soldiers to abduct Borno NECO candidates, source says

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists in soldier and Forest Guard uniforms abducted NECO candidates and a teacher in Lassa, Borno, minutes after troops left their post.
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Army declares 104 soldiers missing after Boko Haram attack on Borno base

More than 104 Nigerian soldiers have been unaccounted for since a June 5 attack on their Borno base, and the Army now calls them deserters.