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Nigerian-born Emehelu makes history as New Jersey Lieutant governor

Nigerian-born lawyer Shirley Emehelu has assumed office as New Jersey's lieutenant governor, becoming part of a historic female-led state administration.
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Nigeria unveils 70 billion naira plan to eliminate noma, expand dental care

Nigeria has launched a 70 billion naira plan to eliminate noma and expand dental care through primary health centers by 2030.
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Economists cite reform impact as Nigeria’s revenue hits N15.8trillion

Economists have credited tax reforms, improved administration and stronger oil earnings for Nigeria's revenue, which hit N15.8tn in the first five months of 2026, up 49 percent.
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NDC disowns candidates’ list circulating on social media

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has disowned a list of purported candidates for Imo, Abia and Anambra circulating on social media, calling it fake and unauthorised.
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Ethiopia prisoner transfer deal aligns with Renewed Hope agenda, says FG

The Federal Government says its Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia, to repatriate 98 Nigerian inmates, aligns with the citizen diplomacy of Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
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FG allocates two more crude oil terminals to Swede Control Intertek

The Federal Government has allocated two more crude oil export terminals to Swede Control Intertek, expanding the pre-shipment inspection agent's role in certifying Nigeria's exports.
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FG rolls out guidelines for transition to new tax regime

The Federal Government has released guidelines for the transition to the Tax Acts 2025, clarifying how pre-2026 tax obligations and ongoing matters will be treated.
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Governors back state police, demand constitutional safeguards

Nigeria's 36 governors have again backed the immediate creation of state police, demanding a framework that is constitutionally sound and aligned with federalism and citizens' rights.
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I never saw the report that led to Natasha’s suspension, says Ireti Kingibe

FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe says she never saw the report that led to the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate.
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Japa: only 55,000 doctors left for 220 million Nigerians

Doctors warn that only about 55,000 medics remain to serve more than 220 million Nigerians, as the Japa brain drain deepens the country's mental health crisis.
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Experts warn FG against costly foreign loans and VAT hike over IMF advice

Capital market operators and economists have urged the Federal Government to avoid expensive foreign loans and a VAT increase as it weighs the IMF's latest policy recommendations.
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FG moves to end open grazing, identifies 470 gazetted reserves

The Federal Government has identified 470 gazetted grazing reserves to resettle pastoralists and end open grazing and the roaming of cattle across Nigeria's cities.
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Governance is not rocket science, Peter Obi faults Tinubu’s policies

NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi says governance is "not rocket science," faulting Tinubu's policies and pledging unity, education and support for small businesses if elected.
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Dangote refinery slashes petrol gantry price by N75 a litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has cut the gantry price of petrol by N75 to N1,175 a litre, citing easing Middle East tensions that lowered crude prices.
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Nigerian-born Emehelu makes history as New Jersey Lieutant governor

Nigerian-born lawyer Shirley Emehelu has assumed office as New Jersey's lieutenant governor, becoming part of a historic female-led state administration.
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Nigeria unveils 70 billion naira plan to eliminate noma, expand dental care

Nigeria has launched a 70 billion naira plan to eliminate noma and expand dental care through primary health centers by 2030.
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Bank of Industry urges Lagos to invest in industrial clusters to lift productivity

Bank of Industry chief Olasupo Olusi says Lagos should invest in industrial clusters, power and faster freight to cut business costs and attract private capital.
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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.