Washington D.C., United States The United States government has called on countries around the world to step up their efforts to control the new Ebola outbreak spreading in parts of Africa, warning that if nations do not work together, the disease may spread further. Health authorities say the outbreak was first detected in the northeastern […]
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Abuja, Nigeria The Federal Government has unveiled a $1 billion credit facility under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund to support Nigerian businesses seeking to expand production, strengthen competitiveness, and increase exports across African markets. The announcement was made in Abuja by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, during
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AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE The Anambra State House of Assembly has approved Augustine Ezeka Uwaeme as the new Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency. The approval was given on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, after lawmakers screened him during a plenary session at the State Assembly Complex in Awka. Members of the Assembly said
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ABUJA, NIGERIA The Nigeria Police Force has announced a nationwide operation against vehicles moving on Nigerian roads without number plates or with number plates that are hidden, damaged, altered, or difficult to identify. The directive was issued by the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, as part of efforts to improve security across the country and
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ABUJA, NIGERIA As Nigeria prepares to celebrate Democracy Day on Friday, June 12, 2026, the Federal Government has defended the economic policies introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the reforms are beginning to improve the country’s economy despite the hardship many Nigerians are still facing. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),
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Abuja, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, officially opened the main carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), a major road project designed to reduce traffic congestion and make movement easier within Abuja. The newly completed road stretches from Ring Road One Junction to Ring Road Two Junction and is expected
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Abuja, Nigeria The Nigerian Senate has begun work on a new law that will regulate cryptocurrency and other digital asset businesses in the country. On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, senators passed the proposed Digital Assets Bill for second reading, moving it to the next stage of the lawmaking process. If eventually approved, the law will
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Abuja, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of N10 billion to help Nigeria prepare against any possible Ebola outbreak, following fresh cases of the deadly disease reported in some African countries. The approval was announced on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, alongside the creation of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Preparedness and
Abuja, Nigeria The Nigerian Senate is considering a proposal that could change how long presidents and state governors stay in office. Under the new proposal, presidents and governors would serve only one term of six years instead of the current arrangement where they can serve two terms of four years each, making a maximum of
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Lagos, Nigeria FCMB Group has reported a strong financial performance, recording a profit before tax of N86.99 billion in the first three months of 2026. This is a major increase from the N35.02 billion it made during the same period in 2025. The bank’s profit after tax also rose sharply to N76.53 billion, up from
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