Refinery’s switch to dollar-denominated fuel sales ripples across Nigeria, driving pump prices higher and exposing consumers to foreign exchange volatility. LAGOS — For seven years, Chukwuemeka Obi has worked the fuel pumps at a filling station in Ojodu Berger, Lagos. He has witnessed fuel shortages, subsidy removals, and price adjustments, but says few developments have
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For 56 agonising days, classrooms in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State stood as painful reminders of a national tragedy. Desks remained empty, lessons were interrupted, and dozens of families lived between hope and despair after armed kidnappers stormed three schools and whisked away pupils and their teachers. That chapter finally came to a
Judgment could reshape opposition politics as affected parties prepare appeals ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to commence the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Accord Party, in a ruling with potentially far-reaching implications for Nigeria’s political
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Washington cites national security concerns as frontier AI becomes the latest battleground in global technology competition
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President honours democracy heroes, calls for credible elections and stronger institutions on Democracy Day
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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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